# bible

book: Zech
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<verse num="11"><transChange type="added">As for</transChange> you also, because of the blood of your covenant, I will release your prisoners from {the waterless pit}.<note>Literally "<transChange type="added">the</transChange> cistern there is not water in him"</note></verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="12">Return to <transChange type="added">the</transChange> fortress, O prisoners of hope; today <transChange type="added">I am</transChange> declaring <transChange type="added">that</transChange> I will repay you double.</verse>


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<verse num="13">For I have bent Judah <transChange type="added">as</transChange> my bow; I have set Ephraim <transChange type="added">as an arrow</transChange>. I will set in motion your sons, O Zion, against your sons, O Javan.<note>That is, Greece</note> I will wield you like the sword of a warrior.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="14">Then Yahweh will appear over them, and his arrow will go forth like lightning; and my Lord Yahweh will blow the trumpet, and he shall go out in the storm winds of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> south.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="15">Yahweh of hosts will defend them, and they will devour and subdue the slingstones;<note>Perhaps metonymy for the slingers of stones</note> they will drink, they will make noise<note>LXX reads "they will drink blood like wine"</note> like wine, and they will be full like the sacrificial basin,<note>That is, the ceremonial bowl used by the priest for sprinkling blood</note> <transChange type="added">drenched</transChange> like the corners of an altar.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="16">And Yahweh their God will save them on that day, as the flock of his people; for <transChange type="added">they are like</transChange> the stones of a diadem, glittering on his land.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="17">For how <transChange type="added">great is</transChange> his goodness, and how <transChange type="added">great is</transChange> his beauty! Grain will make the young men thrive, and new wine <transChange type="added">the</transChange> young women.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="1">Ask rain from Yahweh in the season of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> spring rain-- </verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="2">Because the household gods<note>Hebrew teraphim</note> speak deceit, and those who practice divination see a lie, and the dreamers of vanity speak in vain. Therefore <transChange type="added">the people</transChange> wander like sheep;<note>Or "flocks"; the Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals)</note> they are afflicted because there is no shepherd.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="3">{My anger burns}<note>Literally "My nose becomes hot"</note> against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders,<note>Or "male goats"</note> because Yahweh of hosts watches over his flock,<note>Or "herd"</note> the house of Judah; and he will make them like his majestic horse in war.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="4">From them<note>Hebrew "him" (or "it"), referring to the flock in v. 3</note> <transChange type="added">the</transChange> cornerstone will go out, from them<note>Hebrew "him" (or "it"), referring to the flock in v. 3</note> <transChange type="added">the</transChange> tent peg, from them<note>Hebrew "him" (or "it"), referring to the flock in v. 3</note> <transChange type="added">the</transChange> battle bow, from them<note>Hebrew "him" (or "it"), referring to the flock in v. 3</note> every ruler, <transChange type="added">all</transChange> together.</verse>


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<verse num="5">And they will be like warriors, trampling in the mud of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> streets in the battle. They will fight, because Yahweh <transChange type="added">is</transChange> with them, and they will put to shame <transChange type="added">the</transChange> riders on horses.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="6">And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and the house of Joseph I will save. And I will bring them back, because I have compassion on them, and they will be as if I had not rejected them, for I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> Yahweh their God, and I will answer them.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="7">And <transChange type="added">the people of</transChange> Ephraim will be like <transChange type="added">a</transChange> warrior, and their heart will be glad as <transChange type="added">with</transChange> wine. And their children will see and rejoice; their heart will shout in exultation in Yahweh.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="8">I will whistle to them and gather them, for I have redeemed them, and they will become numerous as they have been numerous <transChange type="added">before</transChange>.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="9">Though I sow<note>Or "scatter"</note> them among the nations, in the distant places they will remember me, and they will stay alive with their children, and they will return.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="10">And I will bring them back from the land of Egypt, and from Assyria I will gather them. To the land of Gilead and Lebanon I will bring them, until no <transChange type="added">room</transChange> will be found for them <transChange type="added">there</transChange>.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="11">And he<note>LXX reads "they," referring to the Israelites (so NIV, NRSV, NASB)</note> will pass through the sea of distress, and he will strike the waves of the sea, and all <transChange type="added">the</transChange> depths of the Nile will dry up. The pride of Assyria will be brought low, and the scepter of Egypt will depart.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="12">I will make them strong in Yahweh, and in his name they will walk, {declares}<note>Literally "declaration of"</note> Yahweh.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="2">Wail, O juniper,<note>Or "cypress"</note> for <transChange type="added">the</transChange> cedar has fallen, for <transChange type="added">the</transChange> magnificent <transChange type="added">trees</transChange> are ruined! Wail, oaks of Bashan, for the impenetrable forest has come down!</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="3"><transChange type="added">Listen to</transChange> the wailing of the shepherds, for their splendor is ruined! <transChange type="added">Listen to</transChange> the roar of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> young lions, for the thickets of the Jordan are ruined!</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="4">Thus says Yahweh my God: "Shepherd the flock<note>The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals)</note> <transChange type="added">doomed</transChange> to slaughter.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="5">The ones buying them kill them and go unpunished, and the ones selling them say, 'Blessed <transChange type="added">be</transChange> Yahweh, for I have become rich.' Their own shepherds have no compassion for them.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="6">For I will no longer have compassion on the inhabitants of the land," {declares}<note>Literally "declaration of"</note> Yahweh. "Look, I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> going to cause humankind to fall, each into the hand of his neighbor, and into the hand of his king; and they will devastate the land, and I will not deliver <transChange type="added">anyone</transChange> from their hand." </verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="7">And I shepherded the flock<note>The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals)</note> <transChange type="added">doomed</transChange> to slaughter, even<note>Hebrew "therefore"</note> the afflicted<note>LXX reads "merchants <transChange type="added">of the flock</transChange>" which is reflected in some English translations</note> of the flock.<note>The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals)</note> I took two staffs, one I called Kindness, and the other I called Unity, and I shepherded the flock.<note>The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals)</note></verse>


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<verse num="8">And I got rid of three shepherds in one month, for {I grew impatient}<note>Literally "my soul became short"</note> with them, and {they also became tired of me}.<note>Literally "also their soul detested me"</note></verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="9">So I said, "I will not shepherd you! The <transChange type="added">one</transChange> dying will die, and the <transChange type="added">one</transChange> to be destroyed will be destroyed. And the <transChange type="added">ones</transChange> remaining, let them devour {the flesh of each other}."<note>Literally "each the flesh of her neighbor"</note></verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="10">And I took my staff Kindness and broke it, to break my covenant that I {had made}<note>Literally "had cut"</note> with all the peoples.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="11">And it was broken on that day. Then the afflicted<note>LXX reads "merchants (of the flock)" which is reflected in some English translations</note> of the flock,<note>The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals)</note> the <transChange type="added">ones who were</transChange> watching me, knew that it <transChange type="added">was</transChange> the word of Yahweh.</verse>


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<verse num="12">And I said to them, "If {it seems right to you},<note>Literally "<transChange type="added">it is</transChange> good in your eyes"</note> give <transChange type="added">me</transChange> my wages, but if not, {keep them}."<note>Literally "refrain"</note> And they weighed out my wages, thirty silver <transChange type="added">shekels</transChange>.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="13">And Yahweh said to me, "Throw it to the potter,"<note>Syriac reads "treasury," followed by NAB, NRSV, TEV</note> {this noble price}<note>Literally "the price of honor"</note> <transChange type="added">at</transChange> which I was valued by them!" So I took the thirty silver <transChange type="added">shekels</transChange> and I threw them to the potter<note>Syriac reads "treasury," followed by NAB, NRSV, TEV</note> <transChange type="added">in</transChange> the house of Yahweh.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="14">Then I broke my second staff Unity to break the family ties between Judah and Israel. </verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="15">And Yahweh said to me, "Take again the implements<note>Hebrew "implement"</note> of a foolish shepherd.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="16">For look, I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> raising up a shepherd in the land who will not attend to the <transChange type="added">ones that are</transChange> perishing; he will not seek the young man,<note>Syriac and other ancient versions read "the wandering" or "the scattered," as do several English translations</note> he will not heal the <transChange type="added">ones that are</transChange> crushed and he will not sustain the healthy <transChange type="added">ones</transChange>; he will devour the flesh of the {fattened ones}<note>Literally "the stall-fed"</note> and tear apart <transChange type="added">even</transChange> their hoofs. </verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="17">"Woe, my worthless shepherd who deserts the flock!<note>The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals)</note> <transChange type="added">May</transChange> a sword <transChange type="added">fall</transChange> on his arm and on {his right eye}!<note>Literally "the eye of his right"</note> May his arm wither completely and {his right eye}<note>Literally "the eye of his right"</note> be utterly blinded!"</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="1">An oracle. The word of Yahweh concerning Israel. "{Thus declares}<note>Literally "Declaration of"</note> Yahweh, who stretches out <transChange type="added">the</transChange> heavens, founds <transChange type="added">the</transChange> earth, and forms the spirit of humankind in its midst:<note>Or "forms the spirit of a man within him"</note></verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="2">'Look, I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> going to make Jerusalem a cup of reeling for all the surrounding nations; it will also be against Judah in the siege against Jerusalem.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="3">{And then}<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> on that day I will make Jerusalem a stone weight<note>Or "a heavy stone"</note> for all the peoples. All those lifting it up will grievously hurt themselves, and all the nations of the earth will assemble against it.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="4">On that day,' {declares}<note>Literally "declaration of"</note> Yahweh, 'I will strike every horse with confusion, and the one riding it with madness; but over the house of Judah {I will keep my eyes open},<note>Literally "I will open my eyes," that is, "I will be responsive" or "I will pay attention"</note> and I will strike every horse of the peoples with blindness.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="5">And the clans of Judah will say {to themselves},<note>Literally "in their heart"</note> "The inhabitants of Jerusalem are a strength to us,<note>Hebrew "me"</note> through Yahweh of hosts, their God." </verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="6">" 'On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a pan of fire among <transChange type="added">sticks of</transChange> wood, and like a torch of fire among stalks<note>Hebrew "stalk"</note> of grain, and they will devour to <transChange type="added">the</transChange> right and to <transChange type="added">the</transChange> left all the surrounding peoples, and Jerusalem will be inhabited again <transChange type="added">in</transChange> its place, in Jerusalem.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="7">And Yahweh will save the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants<note>Hebrew "inhabitant"</note> of Jerusalem may not be exalted over Judah.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="8">On that day Yahweh will put a shield around the inhabitants<note>Hebrew "inhabitant"</note> of Jerusalem, and the one who stumbles among them on that day will be like David, and the house of David <transChange type="added">will be</transChange> like God, like the angel of Yahweh, {before them}.<note>Literally "to the face of them"</note></verse>


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<verse num="9">{And then}<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> on that day I will seek to destroy all the nations coming against Jerusalem. </verse>


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<verse num="10">" 'I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants<note>Hebrew "inhabitant"</note> of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication, and they will look to me whom they pierced, and they shall mourn over him, as one wails over an only child, and they will grieve bitterly over him as <transChange type="added">one</transChange> grieves bitterly over a firstborn.</verse>


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<verse num="11">On that day the wailing will be great in Jerusalem, like the wailing for Hadad Rimmon in the plain of Megiddo.</verse>


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<verse num="12">And the land shall mourn, {each clan by itself};<note>Literally "clans, clans alone"</note> the clan of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the clan of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves;</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="13">the clan of the house of Levi by itself, and their wives by themselves; the clan of the Shimeites by itself, and their wives by themselves;</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="14">and all those clans remaining, {each clan by itself},<note>Literally "clans, clans alone"</note> and their wives by themselves.'" </verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="1">" 'On that day a well will be opened for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, {to cleanse them from sin and from impurity}.<note>Literally "for sin and for impurity"</note></verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="2">{And then},<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> on that day,' {declares}<note>Literally "declaration of"</note> Yahweh of hosts, 'I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered; and also the prophets and the spirit of uncleanness I will banish from the land.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="3">{And then},<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> if anyone prophesies again, his father and his mother who bore him will say to him, "You shall not live, because you have spoken a lie in the name of Yahweh!" And his father and his mother who bore him will pierce him through when he prophesies.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="4">{And then}<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> on that day, each of the prophets will be ashamed because of his vision when he was prophesying, and they will not put on a cloak of hair in order to deceive,</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="5">but he will say, "I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> not a prophet; I am a tiller of the soil, for a man has acquired me since my youth."<note>Other translations read "for the land has been my possession since my youth"</note></verse>


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<verse num="6">And someone<note>Hebrew "he"</note> shall say to him, "What <transChange type="added">are</transChange> these wounds {between your arms}?"<note>Literally "between your hands"; that is, on the chest or on the back</note> and he will say, "Those I have received<note>Hebrew "have been struck"</note> <transChange type="added">in</transChange> the house of <transChange type="added">the ones who</transChange> love me." '" </verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="7">"O sword, awake against my shepherd, against <transChange type="added">the</transChange> man <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> my associate," {declares}<note>Literally "declaration of"</note> Yahweh of hosts. "Strike the shepherd, so that the sheep<note>Or "flock"; the Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals)</note> may be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the small <transChange type="added">ones</transChange>.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="8">{And then}<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> in all the land," {declares}<note>Literally "declaration of"</note> Yahweh, "{two thirds}<note>Literally "a mouth of two"</note> will be cut off and perish, and one third will be left alive<note>Hebrew "left over"</note> in it.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="9">And I will bring the <transChange type="added">remaining</transChange> third into the fire, and I will refine them like <transChange type="added">one</transChange> refines silver, and I will test them like <transChange type="added">one</transChange> tests gold. They<note>Hebrew "He"</note> will call my name, and I will answer them.<note>Hebrew "him"</note> I will say, 'They<note>Hebrew "He"</note> are my people,' and they<note>Hebrew "he"</note> will say, 'Yahweh <transChange type="added">is</transChange> my God.'"</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="1">Look! A day <transChange type="added">is</transChange> coming for Yahweh, when your plunder will be divided in your midst.</verse>


book: Zech
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<verse num="2">I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city will be captured, and they will loot the houses, and the women will be raped; half of the city will go into exile, but the remainder of the people will not be cut off from the city.</verse>


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<verse num="3">Then Yahweh will go forth and fight against those nations, like {when he fights}<note>Literally "the day of his fighting"</note> on a day of battle.</verse>


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<verse num="4">On that day his feet will stand on {the Mount of Olives},<note>Literally "the mountain of the olive trees"</note> which faces Jerusalem on <transChange type="added">the</transChange> east; and {the Mount of Olives}<note>Literally "the mountain of the olive trees"</note> will be split {in half},<note>Literally "from its half"</note> from east to west, <transChange type="added">by</transChange> a very great valley; and half of the mountain will withdraw toward the north, and the other half toward the south.</verse>


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<verse num="5">And you will flee <transChange type="added">by</transChange> the valley of my mountains, because the valley of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> mountains will reach to Azal, and you will flee like you fled from the earthquake in the days of King Uzziah of Judah. And Yahweh my God will come, <transChange type="added">and</transChange> all <transChange type="added">the</transChange> holy ones with him.<note>Hebrew "you"; LXX has "him"</note> </verse>


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<verse num="6">{And then}<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> on that day there will not be light,<note>Some suggest reading "flame" (= "heat") here</note> the precious things will congeal.<note>Or "the noble ones will congeal"; the Hebrew is difficult here</note></verse>


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<verse num="7">There shall be continuous day--it is known to Yahweh--not day and not night; and at evening time there will be light. </verse>


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<verse num="8">{And then}<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> on that day, living waters will flow out from Jerusalem, half of them to the eastern sea,<note>That is, the Dead Sea</note> and the other half to the western sea;<note>That is, the Mediterranean Sea</note> it will happen <transChange type="added">both</transChange> in the summer and in the winter.</verse>


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<verse num="9">And Yahweh will be king over all the earth; on that day Yahweh will be one and his name one.</verse>


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<verse num="10">All the land will be transformed into a desert plateau<note>Or "will be changed like the Arabah"</note> from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem. But it<note>That is, Jerusalem</note> will rise up high and it will stay<note>Or "remain"</note> in its place from the Gate of Benjamin to the place of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> former gate, up to the Corner Gate and from the Tower of Hananel to the king's winepresses.</verse>


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<verse num="11">And they<note>That is, the people</note> will dwell in it, and {there will be no more ban imposed},<note>Literally "and there will not be a thing devoted to destruction" (that is, put under the ban of utter destruction)</note> and Jerusalem will dwell in security. </verse>


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<verse num="12">And this will be the plague <transChange type="added">with</transChange> which Yahweh will strike all the peoples that fight against Jerusalem: their<note>Hebrew "his"</note> flesh will rot while they<note>Hebrew "he"</note> <transChange type="added">are</transChange> standing on their<note>Hebrew "his"</note> feet; their<note>Hebrew "his"</note> eyes will rot in their sockets, and their<note>Hebrew "his"</note> tongues<note>Hebrew "tongue"</note> will rot in their mouths.<note>Hebrew "mouth"</note></verse>


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<verse num="13">{And then}<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> on that day a great panic from Yahweh will fall<note>Hebrew "will be"</note> on them, and {they will seize one another's hand},<note>Literally "and a man will seize the hand of his neighbor"</note> and the hand of the one will be raised against the hand of {another}.<note>Literally "his neighbor"</note></verse>


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<verse num="14">And Judah also will fight at<note>Or "against" (so NAB, CEV)</note> Jerusalem. And the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be collected--gold and silver, and garments {in great abundance}.<note>Literally "as far as the very multitude"</note></verse>


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<verse num="15">{Like this plague}<note>Literally "And so"</note> will be the plague on the horse, the mule, the camel, and the donkey, and every kind of animal in those camps. </verse>


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<verse num="16">{And then}<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> every survivor from all those nations coming against Jerusalem will go up year after year<note>Or "from year to year"; or "yearly"</note> to worship <transChange type="added">the</transChange> king, Yahweh of hosts, and celebrate the Feast of Booths.<note>That is, Succoth (or Tabernacles)</note></verse>


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<verse num="17">{And then}<note>Literally "And it will happen"</note> whoever of the clans of the earth does not go up to Jerusalem to worship the king, Yahweh of hosts, it will not rain on them.</verse>


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<verse num="18">And if the clan of Egypt will not go up and come in, on them will be that plague Yahweh inflicts on the nations that do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Booths.</verse>


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<verse num="19">This will be the punishment of Egypt and the punishment of all the nations that do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Booths. </verse>


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<verse num="20">On that day there will be <transChange type="added">inscribed</transChange> on the bells of the horses, "Holy to Yahweh." And the cooking pots in the house<note>Or "temple"</note> of Yahweh will be <transChange type="added">holy</transChange> like the sacrificial basins<note>That is, the ceremonial bowls used by the priests for sprinkling blood</note> before the altar.</verse>


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<verse num="21">And every cooking pot in Jerusalem and in Judah will be holy to Yahweh of hosts, and all those who sacrifice will come and will take from them, and will cook in them, and there will be no longer a {trader}<note>Literally "Canaanite" (Canaanites, especially Phoenicians, were merchants and traders)</note> in the house<note>Or "temple"</note> of Yahweh of hosts on that day. </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="1">{An oracle}.<note>Literally "A burden"</note> The word of Yahweh to Israel {through}<note>Literally "by the hand of"</note> Malachi.<note>The name "Malachi" means "my messenger" in Hebrew</note> </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="2">"I have loved you," says Yahweh, but you say, "How have you loved us?" "<transChange type="added">Is</transChange> Esau not Jacob's brother?" {declares}<note>Literally "declaration of"</note> Yahweh. "I have loved Jacob,</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="3">but Esau I have hated. I have made his<note>That is, "Esau's"</note> mountain ranges a desolation, and <transChange type="added">given</transChange> his inheritance to the jackals of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> desert."</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="4">If Edom says, "We are shattered, but we will return and rebuild <transChange type="added">the</transChange> ruins," Yahweh of hosts says this: "They may build, but I will tear down; and they will be called a territory of wickedness, and the people <transChange type="added">with</transChange> whom Yahweh is angry forever."</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="5">Your eyes will see <transChange type="added">this</transChange>, and you will say, "Yahweh is great beyond the borders<note>Hebrew "boundary"</note> of Israel." </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="6">"A son honors <transChange type="added">his</transChange> father, and a slave his master;<note>Hebrew "masters"</note> but if I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> a father, where <transChange type="added">is</transChange> my honor, and if I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> a master,<note>Hebrew "masters"</note> where <transChange type="added">is</transChange> my reverence?" says Yahweh of hosts to you, O priests, {who despise}<note>Literally "despisers of"</note> my name. "But you say, 'How have we despised your name?'</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="7"><transChange type="added">You are</transChange> presenting defiled food on my altar! But you ask, 'How have we defiled you?' By saying <transChange type="added">that</transChange> the table of Yahweh is despised!</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="8">When you offer a blind <transChange type="added">animal</transChange> for sacrifice, is that not wrong?<note>Or "is there no wrong?"</note> And when you offer <transChange type="added">the</transChange> lame and the one who is ill, is that not wrong?<note>Or "is there no wrong?"</note> Present it, please, to your governor! Will he be pleased with you? {Will he show you favor}?"<note>Literally "Will he lift your face?"</note> says Yahweh of hosts.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="9">So then, {implore the favor of God}<note>Literally "appease, please, the face of God"</note> so that he will be gracious to us. "{This is what you have done}.<note>Literally "From your hand was this"</note> {Will he show favor to any of you}?"<note>Literally "will he lift up from you a face"</note> says Yahweh of hosts.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="10">"Who also among you will shut <transChange type="added">the temple</transChange> doors <transChange type="added">so that</transChange> you will not kindle fire in vain <transChange type="added">on</transChange> my altar? I take no pleasure in you," says Yahweh of hosts, "and {I will not accept}<note>Literally "I will not take pleasure in"</note> an offering from your hand.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="11">From the rising of the sun to its setting, my name <transChange type="added">is</transChange> great among the nations, and in every place incense <transChange type="added">is</transChange> being presented to my name, and a pure offering. For my name <transChange type="added">is</transChange> great among the nations," says Yahweh of hosts.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="12">"But you <transChange type="added">are</transChange> profaning it by saying the table of the Lord <transChange type="added">is</transChange> defiled, and its fruit--its food<note>The Hebrew here is difficult; "its food" may function to explain "its fruit"</note>--is despised!</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="13">And you say, 'Look! <transChange type="added">This is</transChange> a weariness,' and you sniff <transChange type="added">with disdain</transChange> at it," says Yahweh of hosts. "And you bring <transChange type="added">the</transChange> stolen, the lame, and the one that is sick--<transChange type="added">this</transChange> you bring as the offering! Should I {accept it}<note>Literally "take pleasure in it"</note> from your hand?" says Yahweh.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="14">"Cursed is the one who cheats, who has in his flock a male and vows <transChange type="added">it</transChange>, but <transChange type="added">instead</transChange> sacrifices a blemished one to the Lord! For I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> a great king," says Yahweh of hosts, "and my name <transChange type="added">is</transChange> awesome among the nations." </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="1">"And so then, O priests, this command <transChange type="added">is</transChange> for you:</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="2">If you will not listen, and if you will not {take it to heart}<note>Literally, "place <transChange type="added">it</transChange> on <transChange type="added">your</transChange> heart"</note> to give glory to my name," says Yahweh of hosts, "then I will send the curse on you, and I will curse your blessings; moreover I have <transChange type="added">already</transChange> cursed them because {you are not taking it to heart}.<note>Literally "you <transChange type="added">are</transChange> not placing <transChange type="added">it</transChange> on <transChange type="added">your</transChange> heart"</note></verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="3">Look! I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> going to rebuke {your offspring},<note>Literally "for you the offspring"</note> and I will scatter offal on your faces, <transChange type="added">the</transChange> offal of your religious feasts, and you will be carried to it.<note>The Hebrew is difficult. The subject is indefinite, and "it" likely refers to a refuse or waste pile</note> </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="4">"Then you will know that I have sent to you this command, that my covenant with Levi {continues},"<note>Literally "be"</note> says Yahweh of hosts.</verse>


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<verse num="5">"My covenant with him was <transChange type="added">one of</transChange> life and peace, and I gave them to him. <transChange type="added">This required</transChange> reverence, and he revered<note>Or "feared"</note> me and stood in awe {before}<note>Literally "from the face of"</note> my name.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="6"><transChange type="added">The</transChange> instruction of truth<note>Or "law of truth"</note> was in his mouth, and wickedness was not found on his lips. In peace and in uprightness<note>Or "rectitude," or "fairness"</note> he walked with me, and he brought back many from sin.<note>Or "iniquity"</note></verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="7">For the lips of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> priest should guard knowledge, and they should seek instruction<note>Or "law"</note> from his mouth, for he <transChange type="added">is</transChange> the messenger of Yahweh of hosts.</verse>


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<verse num="8">But you, you have turned from the way; you have caused many to stumble by <transChange type="added">your</transChange> instruction;<note>Or "<transChange type="added">the</transChange> law"</note> you have ruined the covenant of Levi," says Yahweh of hosts.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="9">"And in turn I have made you despised and humbled before all the people, inasmuch as you <transChange type="added">are</transChange> not keeping<note>Or "observing"</note> my way, but are {favoring your own instruction}."<note>Literally "lifting faces in the instruction/law"</note> </verse>


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<verse num="10">{Do we not all have}<note>Literally "<transChange type="added">Is</transChange> for all of us not"</note> one father? Has not one God created us? Why <transChange type="added">then</transChange> are we unfaithful {to one another},<note>Literally "each man to his brother"</note> profaning the covenant of our ancestors?<note>Or "fathers"</note></verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="11">Judah has been faithless, and a detestable thing has been done in Israel and in Jerusalem. Judah has profaned the sanctuary of Yahweh which he loves, and has married the daughter of a foreign<note>Or "pagan"</note> god.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="12">May Yahweh cut off from the tents of Jacob the man who does this, <transChange type="added">the</transChange> one who is awake and <transChange type="added">who</transChange> answers, and <transChange type="added">the one who</transChange> brings an offering to Yahweh of hosts! </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="13">And this you do {as well}:<note>Literally "a second time"</note> <transChange type="added">you</transChange> cover the altar of Yahweh <transChange type="added">with</transChange> tears, <transChange type="added">with</transChange> weeping and <transChange type="added">with</transChange> groaning, because he<note>Yahweh</note> {no longer regards the offering}<note>Literally "there is no longer turning to the offering"</note> or accepts <transChange type="added">it</transChange> <transChange type="added">with</transChange> favor from your hand.</verse>


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<verse num="14">But you ask, "{For what reason}?"<note>Literally "Because of what?"</note> Because Yahweh stands as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have been unfaithful, even though she <transChange type="added">is</transChange> your marriage partner and {your wife by covenant}.<note>Literally "the wife of your covenant"</note></verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="15">{Did not one God make them?}<note>Literally "Not one did he make"</note> But a remnant of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> spirit is his.<note>The meaning of this sentence is difficult; literally "And a remnant of the spirit to him"</note> And what does the one <transChange type="added">God</transChange> desire? An offspring of God.<note>Or "a godly offspring"</note> {You must be attentive to}<note>Literally "You must keep watch on"</note> your spirit, and you must not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="16">"For <transChange type="added">I</transChange> hate divorce,"<note>Hebrew "sending away"</note> says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and he <transChange type="added">who</transChange> covers his clothing <transChange type="added">with</transChange> violence," says Yahweh of hosts. "{You must be attentive to}<note>Literally "You must keep watch on"</note> your spirit and you must not be unfaithful." </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="17">You have wearied Yahweh with your words, but you ask, "With what have we wearied <transChange type="added">him</transChange>?" <transChange type="added">You have done so</transChange> {when you say},<note>Literally "at your saying"</note> "Everyone who does evil <transChange type="added">is</transChange> good in the {sight}<note>Literally "eyes"</note> of Yahweh, and in them he delights," or "Where <transChange type="added">is</transChange> the God of justice?" </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="1">"Look! I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> going to send my messenger,<note>Or "my angel"</note> and he will prepare<note>Or "clear"</note> <transChange type="added">the</transChange> way {before me}.<note>Literally "before my face"</note> And the Lord whom you <transChange type="added">are</transChange> seeking will come suddenly to his temple, and the messenger of the covenant, <transChange type="added">in</transChange> whom you <transChange type="added">are</transChange> taking pleasure--look!--<transChange type="added">he is</transChange> about to come," says Yahweh of hosts.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="2">And who <transChange type="added">can</transChange> endure the day of his coming? And who <transChange type="added">is</transChange> the one who can stand {when he appears}?<note>Literally "at his appearing"</note> For he <transChange type="added">is</transChange> like a refiner's fire, like launderers' alkali.<note>Or "lye," or "soap"</note></verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="3">He will sit <transChange type="added">as</transChange> a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the children of Levi, and he will refine them like gold and like silver, and they will present to Yahweh offerings<note>Hebrew "offering"</note> in righteousness.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="4">And the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to Yahweh, like <transChange type="added">in the</transChange> days of old and like <transChange type="added">in</transChange> former years. </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="5">"Then I will approach you for judgment, and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers and against the adulterers, and against those who swear {falsely},<note>Literally "as far as the falseness"</note> and against the oppressors of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> hired worker <transChange type="added">with his</transChange> wages, <transChange type="added">the</transChange> widow and <transChange type="added">the</transChange> orphan, and {the abusers of}<note>Literally "<transChange type="added">those</transChange> pushing aside"</note> <transChange type="added">the</transChange> alien,<note>Or "sojourner"</note> and <transChange type="added">yet</transChange> do not fear me," says Yahweh of hosts. </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="6">"For I, Yahweh, have not changed,<note>Or "I do not change"</note> and you, O children of Jacob, have not perished.<note>Or "are not destroyed"</note></verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="7">From the days of your ancestors<note>Or "fathers"</note> you have turned aside from my rules, and have not kept<note>Or "observed"</note> <transChange type="added">them</transChange>! Return to me and I will return to you," says Yahweh of hosts, "but you say, 'How shall we return?' </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="8">Will a human <transChange type="added">dare to</transChange> rob God? Yet you <transChange type="added">are</transChange> robbing me! And you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In the tithes and the contributions!</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="9">You <transChange type="added">are</transChange> being cursed with <transChange type="added">a</transChange> curse, for you <transChange type="added">are</transChange> robbing me, the whole nation <transChange type="added">of you</transChange>!</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="10">Bring the whole tithe to {the storehouse},<note>Hebrew "the house of the treasure"</note> so that there will be food in my house, and test me please in this," says Yahweh of hosts, "if I will not open for you the windows of heaven, and pour forth for you {an overflowing blessing}.<note>Literally, "a blessing up to not enough"</note></verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="11">I will rebuke the devourer<note>NRSV, JPS interpret this word as "locust"</note> for you; it will not destroy the fruit of your soil; your vine in the field will not be unfruitful," says Yahweh of hosts.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="12">"And all the nations will call you blessed, because you will be {a land in which one takes joy},"<note>Literally "a land of desire"</note> says Yahweh of hosts.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="13">"Your words have been harsh<note>Hebrew "strong"</note> against me," says Yahweh. "But you say, 'How have we spoken together against you?'</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="14">You have said, '<transChange type="added">It is</transChange> useless<note>Or "vain"</note> to serve God! What <transChange type="added">is the</transChange> gain if we keep<note>Or "observe"</note> his requirements, and if we walk as mourners {before}<note>Literally "from the face of"</note> Yahweh of hosts?</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="15">And now we <transChange type="added">are</transChange> calling <transChange type="added">the</transChange> arrogant blessed! Not only do those who do wickedness prosper; they also test God and they escape!'" </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="16">Then those who revered<note>Or "fear"</note> Yahweh spoke {with one another}.<note>Literally "each with his friend/companion"</note> And Yahweh listened attentively<note>Or "gave heed"</note> and heard, and a scroll of remembrance was written {before him}<note>Literally "to the face of him"</note> of those who revere<note>Or "fear"</note> Yahweh and ponder his name.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="17">"They will be mine," says Yahweh of hosts, "on the day that I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> acting, <transChange type="added">my</transChange> treasured possession. I will have compassion on them as a man has compassion on his son who serves him.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="18">You will return and see <transChange type="added">the difference</transChange> between <transChange type="added">the</transChange> righteous and <transChange type="added">the</transChange> wicked, between <transChange type="added">the one who</transChange> serves God and the one who does not serve him. </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="1"><note>Malachi 4:1-6 in the English Bible is 3:19-24 in the Hebrew Bible</note> "For look! The day <transChange type="added">is</transChange> about to come, burning like an oven, and all the arrogant and every {evildoer}<note>Literally "doer of wickedness"</note> will be stubble. The coming day will consume<note>Or "devour"</note> them," says Yahweh of hosts. "It will not leave behind for them root or branch.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="2">But for you who revere<note>Or "fear"</note> my name, the sun of righteousness will rise, with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like {fattened calves}.<note>Literally "bull-calves of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> animal stall" (on the idiom see HALOT 631 s.v.)</note></verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="3">You will trample down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day that I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> going to act," says Yahweh of hosts. </verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="4">"Remember the instruction<note>Or "law"; Hebrew torah</note> of my servant Moses, which I commanded him at Horeb to all Israel, the rules and regulations.</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="5">Look! I <transChange type="added">am</transChange> going to send to you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome day of Yahweh!</verse>


book: Mal
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<verse num="6">And he will bring back<note>Or "And he will restore"</note> <transChange type="added">the</transChange> hearts of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> fathers to <transChange type="added">the</transChange> sons, and the hearts of <transChange type="added">the</transChange> sons to their fathers, so that I will not come and strike the land <transChange type="added">with</transChange> a ban." </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="1">The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. </verse>


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<verse num="2">Abraham became the father of Isaac, and Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers,</verse>


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<verse num="3">and Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez became the father of Hezron, and Hezron became the father of Aram,<note>Although the Greek text reads "Aram," many English versions substitute the Old Testament form of the name, "Ram" (cf. 1 Chr 2:9; Ruth 4:19), here and in the following verse</note></verse>


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<verse num="4">and Aram became the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon became the father of Salmon,</verse>


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<verse num="5">and Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed became the father of Jesse,</verse>


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<verse num="7">and Solomon became the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam became the father of Abijah, and Abijah became the father of Asa,<note>Greek "Asaph," alternately spelled "Asa" in many English versions here and in the following verse (cf. 1 Chr 3:10)</note></verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="8">and Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat,<note>Greek "Josaphat"; alternately spelled "Jehoshaphat" in many English versions</note> and Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram, and Joram became the father of Uzziah,</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="9">and Uzziah became the father of Jotham, and Jotham became the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz became the father of Hezekiah,</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="10">and Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh became the father of Amon,<note>The earliest and best Greek manuscripts read "Amos," but many English versions use the Old Testament form of the name here, "Amon" (cf. 2 Kgs 21:18)</note> and Amon became the father of Josiah,</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="11">and Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. </verse>


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<verse num="12">And after the deportation to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel,<note>Greek "Salathiel," but many English versions use the Old Testament form of the name here, "Shealtiel" (cf. Ezra 3:2)</note> and Shealtiel became the father of Zerubbabel,</verse>


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<verse num="13">and Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud, and Abiud became the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim became the father of Azor,</verse>


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<verse num="14">and Azor became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Achim, and Achim became the father of Eliud,</verse>


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<verse num="15">and Eliud became the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar became the father of Matthan, and Matthan became the father of Jacob,</verse>


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<verse num="16">and Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary by whom<note>The Greek relative pronoun is feminine gender and thus refers only to Mary, not Joseph</note> was born Jesus, who is called Christ. </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="17">Therefore all the generations from Abraham to David <transChange type="added">are</transChange> fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon <transChange type="added">are</transChange> fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ <transChange type="added">are</transChange> fourteen generations. </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="18">Now the birth of Jesus Christ occurred in this way. His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, <transChange type="added">but</transChange> before they came together, she was found {to be pregnant}<note>Literally "to have in the womb"</note> by the Holy Spirit.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="19">So Joseph her husband, being righteous and not wanting to disgrace her, intended to divorce her secretly.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="20">But <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("considering")</note> he was considering these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary <transChange type="added">as</transChange> your wife, for what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.</verse>


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<verse num="21">And she will give birth to a son, and you will call his name 'Jesus,' because he will save his people from their sins."</verse>


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<verse num="22">Now all this happened in order that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying, </verse>


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<verse num="23">"Behold, the virgin {will become pregnant}<note>Literally "will have in the womb"</note> and will give birth to a son, and they will call his name Emmanuel,"<note>A quotation from Isa 7:14</note></verse>


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<verse num="24">And Joseph, <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("woke up") which is understood as temporal</note> woke up from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and he took his wife</verse>


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<verse num="25">and {did not have sexual relations with}<note>Literally "did not know"</note> her until she gave birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus. </verse>


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<verse num="1">Now <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was born")</note> Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="2">saying, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star at its rising<note>Or, "when it rose"; traditionally rendered "in the east" by many English versions</note> and have come to worship him."</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="3">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> King Herod heard <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him,</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="4">and <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("calling together") which is understood as temporal</note> calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired from them where the Christ was to be born.</verse>


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<verse num="5">So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet, </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="6">'And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for from you will go out a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.'"<note>A quotation from Mic 5:2</note></verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="7">Then Herod secretly summoned the wise men <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb</note> determined precisely from them the time <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("appeared")</note> the star appeared.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="8">And he sent them to Bethlehem <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Go, inquire carefully concerning the child, and when you have found <transChange type="added">him</transChange>, report to me so that I also may come <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("may come") has been translated as a finite verb</note> worship him."</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="9"><transChange type="added">After</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("listened to") which is understood as temporal</note> they listened to the king, they went out, and behold, the star which they had seen at its rising<note>Or, "when it rose"; traditionally rendered "in the east" by many English versions</note> led them until it came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> stood above <transChange type="added">the place</transChange> where the child was.</verse>


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<verse num="10">Now <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw the star, they rejoiced <transChange type="added">with</transChange> very great joy.</verse>


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<verse num="11">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal</note> came into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("fell down") has been translated as a finite verb</note> worshiped him. And opening their treasure boxes, they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.</verse>


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<verse num="12">And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back to their <transChange type="added">own</transChange> country by another route. </verse>


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<verse num="13">Now <transChange type="added">after</transChange> they had gone away, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph, saying, "Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to seek the child to destroy him."</verse>


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<verse num="14">So he got up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> took the child and his mother during the night and went away to Egypt.</verse>


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<verse num="15">And he was there until the death of Herod, in order that what was said by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying, </verse>


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<verse num="16">Then Herod, <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw that he had been deceived by the wise men, became very angry, and he sent <transChange type="added">soldiers</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb</note> executed all the children in Bethlehem and in all the region <transChange type="added">around</transChange> it from <transChange type="added">the age of</transChange> two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined precisely from the wise men.</verse>


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<verse num="18">"A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping <transChange type="added">for</transChange> her children, and she did not want to be comforted, because {they exist no longer}<note>Literally "they are not"</note>."<note>A quotation from Jer 31:15</note></verse>


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<verse num="19">Now <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had died")</note> Herod had died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,</verse>


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<verse num="20">saying, "Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the life of the child are dead."</verse>


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<verse num="21">So he got up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> took the child and his mother and {entered}<note>Literally "entered into"</note> the land of Israel.</verse>


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<verse num="22">But <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream, he took refuge in the regions of Galilee.</verse>


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<verse num="23">And he came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> lived in a town called Nazareth, in order that what was said by the prophets would be fulfilled:<note>Literally "that"; the conjunction could be understood (1) to introduce a direct quotation, serving a function similar to modern English quotation marks, and thus not translated; or (2) to introduce an indirect quotation, in which case it could be translated "that he would be called a Nazarene"</note> "He will be called a Nazarene." </verse>


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<verse num="4">Now John himself had his clothing made from camel's hair and a belt made of leather around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.</verse>


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<verse num="5">Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan were going out to him,</verse>


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<verse num="6">and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River <transChange type="added">as they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("confessed") which is understood as temporal</note> confessed their sins. </verse>


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<verse num="7">But <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, "Offspring of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?</verse>


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<verse num="9">And do not think to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham <transChange type="added">as</transChange> father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones!</verse>


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<verse num="10">Already now the ax is positioned at the root of the trees; therefore every tree not producing good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.</verse>


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<verse num="11">I baptize you with water for repentance, but the one who comes after me is more powerful than I <transChange type="added">am</transChange>, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.</verse>


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<verse num="12">His winnowing shovel <transChange type="added">is</transChange> in his hand, and he will clean out his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the storehouse, but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire." </verse>


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<verse num="13">Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John in order to be baptized by him.</verse>


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<verse num="14">But John tried to prevent<note>*The imperfect verb is understood as conative ("tried to")</note> him, saying, "{I need}<note>Literally "I have need"</note> to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"</verse>


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<verse num="15">But Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "Permit <transChange type="added">it</transChange> now, for in this way it is right for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he permitted him.</verse>


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<verse num="16">Now <transChange type="added">after he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was baptized") which is understood as temporal</note> was baptized, Jesus immediately went up from the water, and behold, the heavens opened<note>Some manuscripts have "opened to him"</note> and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove coming<note>Some manuscripts have "and coming"</note> upon him.</verse>


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<verse num="17">And behold, <transChange type="added">there was</transChange><note>The words "<transChange type="added">there was</transChange>" are not in the Greek text, but are supplied to make a complete sentence in English</note> a voice from heaven saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." </verse>


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<verse num="1">Then Jesus was led up into the wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil,</verse>


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<verse num="2">and <transChange type="added">after he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had fasted") which is understood as temporal</note> had fasted forty days and forty nights, then he was hungry.</verse>


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<verse num="3">And the tempter approached <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "If you are the Son of God, order that these stones become bread."</verse>


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<verse num="4">But he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "It is written, 'Man will not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God."<note>A quotation from Deut 8:3</note> </verse>


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<verse num="5">Then the devil took him to the holy city<note>That is, Jerusalem</note> and placed him on the highest point of the temple</verse>


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<verse num="6">and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down! For it is written, </verse>


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<verse num="7">Jesus said to him, "On the other hand it is written, 'You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.'"<note>A quotation from Deut 6:16</note> </verse>


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<verse num="8">Again the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory,</verse>


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<verse num="9">and he said to him, "I will give to you all these things, if you will fall down <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("will fall down") has been translated as a finite verb</note> worship me."</verse>


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<verse num="10">Then Jesus said to him, "Go away, Satan, for it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'"<note>A quotation from Deut 6:13</note></verse>


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<verse num="11">Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and began ministering to him. </verse>


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<verse num="12">Now <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> heard that John {had been arrested},<note>Literally "had been handed over"</note> he withdrew into Galilee.</verse>


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<verse num="13">And leaving Nazareth, he went <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,</verse>


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<verse num="14">in order that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled, who said, </verse>


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<verse num="15">"Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, {toward the sea},<note>Literally "the way of the sea"</note> on the other side of the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles<note>Or "nations"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context</note>--</verse>


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<verse num="16">the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, and the ones who sit in the land and shadow of death, a light has dawned on them."<note>A quotation from Isa 9:1</note></verse>


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<verse num="17">From that time <transChange type="added">on</transChange>, Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven is near." </verse>


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<verse num="18">Now <transChange type="added">as he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was walking") which is understood as temporal</note> was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew, throwing a casting net into the sea (for they were fishermen).</verse>


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<verse num="19">And he said to them, "{Follow me}<note>Literally "come behind me"</note> and I will make you fishers of people."</verse>


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<verse num="20">And immediately they left their nets <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb</note> followed him.</verse>


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<verse num="21">And going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the <transChange type="added">son</transChange> of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them.</verse>


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<verse num="22">And immediately they left the boat and their father <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb</note> followed him. </verse>


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<verse num="23">And he went around through all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.</verse>


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<verse num="24">And a report about him went out {throughout}<note>Literally "in the whole of"</note> Syria, and they brought to him all those {who were sick}<note>Literally "having badly"</note> with various diseases and afflicted by torments, demon-possessed<note>Some manuscripts have "and demon-possessed"</note> and epileptics and paralytics, and he healed them.</verse>


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<verse num="25">And large crowds followed him from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and from the other side of the Jordan. </verse>


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<verse num="1">Now <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and <transChange type="added">after he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sat down") which is understood as temporal</note> sat down, his disciples approached him.</verse>


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<verse num="3">"Blessed <transChange type="added">are</transChange> the poor in spirit, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="4">Blessed <transChange type="added">are</transChange> the ones who mourn, because they will be comforted.</verse>


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<verse num="5">Blessed <transChange type="added">are</transChange> the meek, because they will inherit the earth.</verse>


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<verse num="6">Blessed <transChange type="added">are</transChange> the ones who hunger and thirst <transChange type="added">for</transChange> righteousness, because they will be satisfied.</verse>


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<verse num="7">Blessed <transChange type="added">are</transChange> the merciful, because they will be shown mercy.</verse>


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<verse num="8">Blessed <transChange type="added">are</transChange> the pure in heart, because they will see God.</verse>


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<verse num="9">Blessed <transChange type="added">are</transChange> the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God.</verse>


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<verse num="10">Blessed <transChange type="added">are</transChange> those who are persecuted because of righteousness, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="11">Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute <transChange type="added">you</transChange> and say all kinds of evil things against you, lying on account of me.</verse>


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<verse num="12">Rejoice and be glad, because your reward <transChange type="added">is</transChange> great in heaven, for in the <transChange type="added">same</transChange> way they persecuted the prophets before you.</verse>


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<verse num="13">"You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, by what will it be made salty? It is good for nothing any longer except to be thrown outside <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("thrown") has been translated as a finite verb</note> trampled under foot by people.</verse>


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<verse num="14">You are the light of the world. A city located on top of a hill cannot be hidden,</verse>


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<verse num="15">nor do they light a lamp and place it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house.</verse>


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<verse num="16">In the <transChange type="added">same</transChange> way let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. </verse>


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<verse num="17">"Do not think that I have come to destroy the law or the prophets. I have not come to destroy <transChange type="added">them</transChange> but to fulfill <transChange type="added">them</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="18">For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one tiny letter or one stroke of a letter will pass away from the law until all takes place.</verse>


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<verse num="19">Therefore whoever abolishes one of the least of these commandments and teaches people to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever keeps <transChange type="added">them</transChange> and teaches <transChange type="added">them</transChange>, this person will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="20">For I say to you that unless your righteousness greatly surpasses <transChange type="added">that</transChange> of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter into the kingdom of heaven. </verse>


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<verse num="21">"You have heard that it was said to the {people of old},<note>Literally "ancients"</note> 'Do not commit murder,'<note>A quotation from Exod 20:13; Deut 5:17</note> and 'whoever commits murder will be subject to judgment.'</verse>


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<verse num="22">But I say to you that everyone who is angry at his brother will be subject to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, 'Stupid fool!'<note>Greek "Raca," a term of verbal abuse involving lack of intelligence</note> will be subject to the council, and whoever says, 'Obstinate fool!'<note>Perhaps with the idea of obstinate, godless foolishness; some take the word to be a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew word for "rebel" (Deut 21:18, 20)</note> will be subject to fiery hell.</verse>


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<verse num="23">Therefore if you present your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,</verse>


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<verse num="24">leave your gift there before the altar and first go be reconciled to your brother, and then come <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("come") has been translated as a finite verb</note> present your gift.</verse>


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<verse num="25">{Settle the case quickly with your accuser}<note>Literally "be making friends quickly with your accuser"</note> while you are with him on the way, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.</verse>


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<verse num="26">Truly I say to you, you will never come out of there until you have paid back the last penny! </verse>


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<verse num="27">"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'<note>A quotation from Exod 20:14; Deut 5:17</note></verse>


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<verse num="28">But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.</verse>


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<verse num="29">And if your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw <transChange type="added">it</transChange> from you! For it is better for you that one of your members be destroyed than your whole body be thrown into hell.</verse>


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<verse num="30">And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw <transChange type="added">it</transChange> from you! For it is better for you that one of your limbs be destroyed than your whole body go into hell. </verse>


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<verse num="31">"And it was said, 'Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.'<note>A quotation from Deut 24:1</note></verse>


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<verse num="32">But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for a matter of sexual immorality, causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. </verse>


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<verse num="33">"Again you have heard that it was said to the {people of old},<note>Literally "ancients"</note> 'Do not swear falsely,<note>Or "do not break your oath"</note> but fulfill your oaths to the Lord.'<note>A quotation from Lev 19:12</note></verse>


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<verse num="34">But I say to you, do not swear at all, either by heaven, because it is the throne of God,</verse>


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<verse num="35">or by the earth, because it is the footstool of his feet, or by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great king.</verse>


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<verse num="36">And do not swear by your head, because you are not able to make one hair white or black.</verse>


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<verse num="37">But let your statement be 'Yes, yes; no, no,' and anything beyond these is from the evil one.<note>Or "is of evil"</note> </verse>


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<verse num="38">"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'<note>A quotation from Exod 21:24; Lev 24:20</note></verse>


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<verse num="39">But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek,<note>Some manuscripts have "your right cheek"</note> turn the other to him also.</verse>


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<verse num="40">And the one who wants to go to court with you and take your tunic, {let him have}<note>Literally "leave to him"</note> your outer garment also.</verse>


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<verse num="41">And whoever forces you to go one mile,<note>A Roman mile was originally a thousand paces, but was later fixed at eight stades (1,478.5 meters)</note> go with him two.</verse>


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<verse num="42">Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. </verse>


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<verse num="43">"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor'<note>A quotation from Lev 19:18</note> and 'Hate your enemy.'<note>An allusion to Deut 23:3-6</note></verse>


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<verse num="45">in order that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven, because he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust.</verse>


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<verse num="46">For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not the tax collectors also do the same?</verse>


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<verse num="47">And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing that is remarkable? Do not the Gentiles also do the same?</verse>


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<verse num="1">"And take care not to practice your righteousness before people to be seen by them; {otherwise}<note>Literally "but if not"</note> you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="2">Therefore whenever you practice charitable giving, do not sound a trumpet in front of you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, in order that they may be praised by people. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward in full!</verse>


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<verse num="3">But you, <transChange type="added">when you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("practice") which is understood as temporal</note> practice charitable giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,</verse>


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<verse num="4">in order that your charitable giving may be in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. </verse>


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<verse num="5">And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to stand <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("stand") has been translated as a finite verb</note> pray in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, in order that they may be seen by people. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward in full!</verse>


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<verse num="6">But whenever you pray, enter into your inner room and shut your door <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("shut") has been translated as a finite verb</note> pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. </verse>


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<verse num="7">"But <transChange type="added">when you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("pray") which is understood as temporal</note> pray, do not babble repetitiously like the pagans, for they think that because of their many words they will be heard.</verse>


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<verse num="8">Therefore do not be like them, for your Father knows {what you need}<note>Literally "of what you have need"</note> before you ask him.</verse>


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<verse num="10">May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as <transChange type="added">it is</transChange> in heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="13">And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.<note>Or "evil"; most later Greek manuscripts add the phrase "for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, amen"</note></verse>


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<verse num="14">For if you forgive people their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.</verse>


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<verse num="15">But if you do not forgive people, neither will your Father forgive your sins. </verse>


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<verse num="16">"Whenever you fast, do not be sullen like the hypocrites, for they make their faces unrecognizable in order that they may be seen fasting by people. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward in full!</verse>


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<verse num="17">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("fasting") which is understood as temporal</note> you are fasting, {put olive oil on your head}<note>Literally "anoint your head"</note> and wash your face</verse>


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<verse num="18">so that you will not be seen by people as fasting, but to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. </verse>


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<verse num="19">"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and consuming <transChange type="added">insect</transChange><note>Traditionally "rust," but more likely in this context along with "moth" the term refers to "eating" by other types of insects or vermin</note> destroy and where thieves break in and steal,</verse>


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<verse num="20">but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor consuming <transChange type="added">insect</transChange><note>Traditionally "rust," but more likely in this context along with "moth" the term refers to "eating" by other types of insects or vermin</note> destroy and where thieves do not break in or steal.</verse>


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<verse num="22">"The eye is the lamp of the body. Therefore if your eye is sincere, your whole body will be full of light.</verse>


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<verse num="23">But if your eye is evil, your whole body will be dark. Therefore if the light in you is darkness, how great <transChange type="added">is</transChange> the darkness! </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="24">"No one is able to serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You are not able to serve God and money.<note>Traditionally transliterated from the Greek as "mammon"</note> </verse>


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<verse num="25">"For this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange> I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, what you will eat,<note>Some manuscripts add "or what you will drink"; other later manuscripts add "and what you will drink"</note> and not for your body, what you will wear. Is your life not more than food and your body <transChange type="added">more than</transChange> clothing?</verse>


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<verse num="26">Consider the birds of the sky, that they do not sow or reap or gather <transChange type="added">produce</transChange> into barns, and your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth more than they <transChange type="added">are</transChange>?</verse>


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<verse num="27">And who among you, <transChange type="added">by</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">by</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("being anxious") which is understood as means</note> being anxious, is able to add one hour<note>Or "cubit"</note> to his life span?</verse>


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<verse num="28">And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe the lilies of the field, how they grow: they do not toil or spin,</verse>


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<verse num="29">but I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory was dressed like one of these.</verse>


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<verse num="30">But if God dresses the grass of the field in this way, <transChange type="added">although it</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">although</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is") which is understood as concessive</note> is <transChange type="added">here</transChange> today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not <transChange type="added">do so</transChange> much more <transChange type="added">for</transChange> you, you of little faith?</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="31">Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?,'</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="32">for the pagans seek after all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="33">But seek first his kingdom and righteousness,<note>Some manuscripts have "the kingdom of God and his righteousness"</note> and all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> will be added to you.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="34">Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow, because tomorrow will be anxious for itself. {Each day has enough trouble of its own.}<note>Literally "sufficient for the day its trouble"</note> </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="2">For by what judgment you judge, you will be judged, and by what measure you measure out, it will be measured out to you.</verse>


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<verse num="3">And why do you see the speck <transChange type="added">that is</transChange> in your brother's eye, but do not notice the beam of wood in your <transChange type="added">own</transChange> eye?</verse>


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<verse num="4">Or how will you say to your brother, 'Allow <transChange type="added">me</transChange> to remove the speck from your eye,' and behold, the beam of wood <transChange type="added">is</transChange> in your <transChange type="added">own</transChange> eye?</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="5">Hypocrite! First remove the beam of wood from your <transChange type="added">own</transChange> eye and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye! </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="6">"Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls in front of pigs, lest they trample them with their feet, and turn around <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("turn around") has been translated as a finite verb</note> tear you to pieces. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="7">"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened for you.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="8">For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="9">Or what man is <transChange type="added">there</transChange> among you, <transChange type="added">if</transChange> his son will ask him <transChange type="added">for</transChange> bread, will give him a stone?</verse>


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<verse num="10">Or also <transChange type="added">if</transChange> he will ask for a fish, will give him a snake?</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="11">Therefore if you, <transChange type="added">although you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">although</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are") which is understood as concessive</note> are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him?</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="12">Therefore <transChange type="added">in</transChange> all <transChange type="added">things</transChange>, whatever you want that people should do to you, thus also you do to them. For this is the law and the prophets. </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="13">"Enter through the narrow gate, because broad <transChange type="added">is</transChange> the gate and spacious <transChange type="added">is</transChange> the road that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it,</verse>


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<verse num="14">because narrow<note>Some manuscripts have "how narrow"</note> <transChange type="added">is</transChange> the gate and constricted <transChange type="added">is</transChange> the road that leads to life, and there are few who find it! </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="15">"Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inside are ravenous wolves.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="16">You will recognize them by their fruits: they do not gather grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles, <transChange type="added">do they</transChange>?<note>The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated by "<transChange type="added">do they</transChange>"</note></verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="17">In the <transChange type="added">same</transChange> way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="18">A good tree is not able to produce bad fruit, nor a bad tree to produce good fruit.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="19">Every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="21">"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="22">On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many miracles in your name?'</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="23">And then {I will say to them plainly},<note>Literally "I will declare to them"</note> 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who practice lawlessness!' </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="24">"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.</verse>


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<verse num="25">And the rain came down and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it did not collapse, because its foundation was laid on the rock.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="26">And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="27">And the rain came down and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it collapsed, and its fall was great." </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="28">And it happened when Jesus finished these words the crowds were amazed at his teaching,</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="29">because he was teaching them like one who had authority, and not like their scribes. </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="1">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came down")</note> he came down from the mountain, large crowds followed him.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="2">And behold, a leper approached <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb</note> worshiped him, saying, "Lord, if you are willing, you are able to make me clean."</verse>


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<verse num="3">And extending his hand he touched him, saying, "I am willing, be clean." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="4">And Jesus said to him, "See that you tell no one, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them." </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="5">Now <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("entered")</note> he entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him, appealing to him</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="6">and saying, "Lord, my slave<note>Traditionally "servant"; the Greek term here is one often used of a slave who was regarded with some degree of affection, possibly a personal servant (the parallel passage in Luke 7:7 uses the more common term for slave)</note> is lying paralyzed in my<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> house, terribly tormented!"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="7">And he said to him, "I will come <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("come") has been translated as a finite verb</note> heal him."</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="8">And the centurion answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Lord, I am not worthy that you should come in under my roof. But only say the word and my slave will be healed.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="9">For I also am a man under authority who has soldiers under me, and I say to this one, 'Go!' and he goes, and to another one, 'Come!' and he comes, and to my slave, 'Do this!' and he does <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation (see the parallel in Luke 7:8).</note>." </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="10">Now <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus heard <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> he was astonished, and said to those who were following <transChange type="added">him</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> "Truly I say to you, I have found such great faith with no one in Israel.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="11">But I say to you that many will come from east and west and {be seated at the banquet}<note>Literally "recline at table"</note> with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="12">But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!"</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="13">And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go, as you have believed it will be done for you." And the slave<note>Many later manuscripts have "his slave"</note> was healed at that hour. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="14">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying down and suffering with a fever.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="15">And he touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="16">Now <transChange type="added">when it</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was")</note> was evening, they brought to him many who were demon-possessed, and he expelled the spirits with a word. And he healed all {those who were sick},<note>Literally "those who were having badly"</note></verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="17">in order that what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled, who said, </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="18">Now <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus saw many crowds<note>Some manuscripts have "a crowd"</note> around him, he gave orders to depart to the other side.<note>That is, the other side of the Sea of Galilee</note></verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="19">And a scribe approached <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go!"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="20">And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have dens and birds of the sky <transChange type="added">have</transChange> nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="21">And another of the disciples<note>Some manuscripts have "of his disciples"</note> said to him, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="22">But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead!" </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="23">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("got") which is understood as temporal</note> he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="24">And behold, a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being inundated by the waves, but he himself was asleep.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="25">And they came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> woke him, saying, "Lord, save <transChange type="added">us</transChange>!<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> We are perishing!"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="26">And he said to them, "Why are you fearful, <transChange type="added">you</transChange> of little faith?" Then he got up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="27">And the men were astonished, saying, "What sort of <transChange type="added">man</transChange> is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?" </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="28">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came")</note> he came to the other side,<note>That is, the other side of the Sea of Galilee</note> to the region of the Gadarenes,<note>Many manuscripts read "Gergesenes"; others read "Gerasenes" (see Luke 8:26)</note> two demon-possessed men coming from among the tombs met him, very violent, so that no one was able to pass by along that road.</verse>


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<verse num="29">And behold, they cried out, saying, "{What do you have to do with us},<note>Literally "what to us and to you"</note> Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?"<note>That is, before the appointed time of judgment</note></verse>


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<verse num="31">So the demons implored him, saying, "If you are going to expel us, send us into the herd of pigs."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="32">And he said to them, "Go!" So they departed <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went into the pigs, and behold, the whole herd rushed headlong down the steep slope into the sea and drowned in the water.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="33">Now the herdsmen fled and went into the town <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> reported everything, including the things concerning the demon-possessed men.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="34">And behold, the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw him, they implored <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> that he would depart from their region. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="1">And getting into a boat, he crossed over and came to his own town.<note>A reference to Capernaum</note></verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="2">And behold, they brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher, and <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Have courage, child, your sins are forgiven."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="3">And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming!"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="4">And knowing<note>Some manuscripts have "perceiving"</note> their thoughts, Jesus said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="5">For which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="6">But in order that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins," then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your stretcher and go to your home."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="7">And he got up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went to his home.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="8">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> the crowds saw <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they were afraid and glorified God who had given such authority to men. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="9">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus was going away from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth and said to him, "Follow me!" And he stood up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> followed him. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="10">And it happened <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was dining")</note> he {was dining}<note>Literally "was reclining at table"</note> in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners were coming <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("were coming") has been translated as a finite verb</note> {dining}<note>Literally "reclining at table"</note> with Jesus and his disciples.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="11">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> the Pharisees began to say to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="12">And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> heard <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> he said, "Those who are healthy do not have need of a physician, but those {who are sick}.<note>Literally "having badly"</note></verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="13">But go <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb</note> learn what it means, "I want mercy and not sacrifice."<note>A quotation from Hos 6:6 (see also Matt 12:7)</note> For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners." </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="14">Then the disciples of John<note>That is, John the Baptist</note> approached him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="15">And Jesus said to them, "{The bridegroom's attendants}<note>Literally "the sons of the bridal chamber"</note> are not able to mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them. But days are coming when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="16">But no one puts a patch of unshrunken cloth on an old garment, for its patch pulls away from the garment, and the tear becomes worse.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="17">Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins. {Otherwise}<note>Literally "but if not"</note> the wineskins burst and the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are destroyed. But they put new wine into new wineskins and both are preserved." </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="18"><transChange type="added">As</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was saying")</note> he was saying these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> to them, behold, one of the rulers came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> knelt down before him, saying, "My daughter has just now died, but come, place your hand on her and she will live!"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="19">And Jesus and his disciples got up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> followed him.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="20">And behold, a woman who had been suffering with a hemorrhage twelve years approached from behind <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb</note> touched the edge<note>Or "tassel"</note> of his cloak,</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="22">But Jesus, turning around and seeing her, said, "Have courage, daughter! Your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed from that hour. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="23">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus came into the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the disorderly crowd,</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="24">he said, "Go away, because the girl is not dead, but is sleeping." And they ridiculed him.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="25">But when the crowd had been sent out, he entered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("entered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> took her hand, and the girl got up.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="27">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("going away") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus was going away from there, two blind men followed him, crying out and saying, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="28">And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal</note> came into the house, the blind men approached him, and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="29">Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith let it be done for you."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="30">And their eyes were opened, and Jesus sternly warned them, saying, "See <transChange type="added">that</transChange> no one finds out."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="31">But they went out <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> spread the report about him in that whole region. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="32">Now <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going away")</note> they were going away, behold, they brought to him a demon-possessed man <transChange type="added">who was</transChange> unable to speak.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="33">And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had been expelled")</note> the demon had been expelled, the one who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were astonished, saying, "{This has never been seen before}<note>Literally "never has it been seen thus"</note> in Israel!"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="34">But the Pharisees were saying,<note>Or "began to say"</note> "By the ruler of demons he expels the demons!" </verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="35">And Jesus was going around all the towns and the villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every<note>Or "every kind of"</note> disease and every<note>Or "every kind of"</note> sickness.</verse>


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<verse num="36">And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were weary and dejected, like sheep that did not have a shepherd.</verse>


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<verse num="37">Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest <transChange type="added">is</transChange> plentiful, but the workers <transChange type="added">are</transChange> few.</verse>


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<verse num="38">Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest that he send out workers into his harvest." </verse>


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<verse num="1">And summoning his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could expel <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and could heal every<note>Or "every kind of"</note> disease and every<note>Or "every kind of"</note> sickness.</verse>


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<verse num="2">Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, James<note>Some manuscripts have "and James"</note> the <transChange type="added">son</transChange> of Zebedee, and John his brother,</verse>


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<verse num="3">Philip, and Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew the tax collector, James the <transChange type="added">son</transChange> of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus,</verse>


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<verse num="4">Simon the Zealot,<note>Literally "the Cananean," but according to BDAG 507 s.v., this term has no relation at all to the geographical terms for Cana or Canaan, but is derived from the Aramaic term for "enthusiast, zealot" (see Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13)</note> and Judas Iscariot--the one who also betrayed him. </verse>


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<verse num="5">Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them saying, "Do not go on the road to the Gentiles, and do not enter into a city of the Samaritans,</verse>


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<verse num="7">And <transChange type="added">as you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are going") which is understood as temporal</note> are going, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near!'</verse>


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<verse num="8">Heal those who are sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, expel demons. Freely you have received; freely give.</verse>


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<verse num="10">Do not <transChange type="added">take</transChange> a traveler's bag for the road, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff, for the worker <transChange type="added">is</transChange> deserving of his provisions.</verse>


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<verse num="11">And into whatever town or village you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay <transChange type="added">there</transChange> until you depart.</verse>


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<verse num="12">And <transChange type="added">when you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("enter") which is understood as temporal</note> enter into the house, greet it.</verse>


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<verse num="13">And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.</verse>


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<verse num="14">And whoever does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet <transChange type="added">as you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are going") which is understood as temporal</note> are going out of that house or <transChange type="added">that</transChange><note>A repetition of "that" is supplied in English; the single Greek term is understood to modify both "house" and "town"</note> town.</verse>


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<verse num="15">Truly I say to you, it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town! </verse>


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<verse num="16">"Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.</verse>


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<verse num="17">But beware of people, because they will hand you over to councils, and they will flog you in their synagogues.</verse>


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<verse num="18">And you will be brought before both governors and kings because of me, for a witness to them and to the Gentiles.</verse>


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<verse num="19">But whenever they hand you over, do not be anxious how <transChange type="added">to speak</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">to speak</transChange>" has been supplied for stylistic reasons, since "how to speak" is more natural in English than "how to say"; in Greek the same verb works with both expressions ("how or what you should say") and also occurs again at the end of the verse</note> or what you should say, for what you should say will be given to you at that hour.</verse>


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<verse num="20">For you are not the ones who are speaking, but the Spirit of your Father <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> speaking through you. </verse>


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<verse num="21">"And brother will hand over brother to death, and a father <transChange type="added">his</transChange> children, and children will rise up against parents and have them put to death,</verse>


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<verse num="22">and you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end--this one will be saved.</verse>


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<verse num="23">And whenever they persecute you in this town, flee to another, for truly I say to you, you will never finish <transChange type="added">going through</transChange> the towns of Israel until the Son of Man comes. </verse>


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<verse num="24">"A disciple is not superior to his teacher, nor a slave superior to his master.</verse>


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<verse num="25"><transChange type="added">It is</transChange> enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household? </verse>


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<verse num="26">"Therefore do not be afraid of them, because nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing secret that will not become known.</verse>


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<verse num="27">What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what you hear in your ear, proclaim on the housetops.</verse>


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<verse num="28">And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul, but instead be afraid of the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.</verse>


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<verse num="29">Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?<note>Literally, "an assarion," a Roman coin worth about 1/16 of a denarius</note> And one of them will not fall to the ground {without the knowledge and consent}<note>Literally "without"; the phrase "the knowledge and consent" is implied when this term is used of God</note> of your Father.</verse>


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<verse num="32">"Therefore everyone who acknowledges me before people, I also will acknowledge him before my Father <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> in heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="33">But whoever denies me before people, I also will deny him before my Father <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> in heaven. </verse>


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<verse num="34">"Do not think that I have come to bring peace on the earth! I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.</verse>


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<verse num="35">For I have come to turn a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.</verse>


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<verse num="36">And the enemies of a man <transChange type="added">will be</transChange> the members of his household.<note>An allusion to Mic 7:6</note></verse>


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<verse num="37">The one who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and the one who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.</verse>


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<verse num="39">The one who finds his life will lose it, and the one who loses his life because of me will find it. </verse>


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<verse num="40">"The one who receives you receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me.</verse>


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<verse num="41">The one who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and the one who receives a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive a righteous person's reward.</verse>


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<verse num="42">And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he will never lose his reward." </verse>


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<verse num="1">And it happened that when Jesus had finished giving orders to his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and to preach in their towns.</verse>


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<verse num="2">Now <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> John<note>That is, John the Baptist</note> heard in prison the deeds of Christ, he sent <transChange type="added">word</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> by his disciples</verse>


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<verse num="3"><transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent" in the previous verse) has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?"</verse>


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<verse num="4">And Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "Go <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb</note> tell John what you hear and see:</verse>


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<verse num="5">the blind receive sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised, and the poor have good news announced to <transChange type="added">them</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="7">Now <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going away")</note> these were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?</verse>


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<verse num="8">But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in the houses of kings.</verse>


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<verse num="9">But why did you go out? To see a prophet?<note>Some manuscripts have "But what did you go out to see? A prophet?"</note> Yes, I tell you, and even more than a prophet!</verse>


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<verse num="11">Truly I say to you, among <transChange type="added">those</transChange> born of women there has not arisen <transChange type="added">one</transChange> greater than John the Baptist. But the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.</verse>


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<verse num="12">But from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven is treated violently, and the violent claim<note>Or "seize"</note> it.</verse>


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<verse num="14">and if you are willing to accept <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> he is Elijah, the one who is going to come.</verse>


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<verse num="16">"But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to one another,</verse>


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<verse num="19">The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a man <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is vindicated by her deeds."<note>Many Greek manuscripts, including most later ones, read "children"</note> </verse>


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<verse num="20">Then he began to reproach the towns in which the majority of his miracles had been done, because they did not repent:</verse>


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<verse num="21">"Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.</verse>


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<verse num="22">Nevertheless I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and for Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!</verse>


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<verse num="23">And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until today.</verse>


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<verse num="24">Nevertheless I tell you that it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you!" </verse>


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content:
<verse num="25">At that time Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to young children.<note>Or perhaps "to the childlike," or "to the innocent"</note></verse>


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<verse num="26">Yes, Father, for <transChange type="added">to do</transChange> so {was your gracious will}.<note>Literally "was pleasing before you"</note></verse>


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<verse num="27">All <transChange type="added">things</transChange> have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and {anyone to whom}<note>Literally "to whomever"</note> the Son wants to reveal <transChange type="added">him</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="28">Come to me, all <transChange type="added">of you</transChange> who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.</verse>


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<verse num="29">Take my yoke on you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.</verse>


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<verse num="30">For my yoke <transChange type="added">is</transChange> easy to carry and my burden is light." </verse>


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<verse num="1">At that time Jesus went through the grain fields on the Sabbath. And his disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck off heads of grain and eat <transChange type="added">them</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="2">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> the Pharisees saw <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they said to him, "Behold, your disciples are doing what it is not permitted to do on the Sabbath!"</verse>


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<verse num="3">So he said to them, "Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those with him,</verse>


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<verse num="4">how he entered into the house of God and ate the bread of the presentation, which it was not permitted for him or for those with him to eat, but only for the priests?</verse>


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<verse num="5">Or have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple violate the sanctity of the Sabbath and are guiltless?</verse>


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<verse num="6">But I tell you that <transChange type="added">something</transChange> greater than the temple is here!</verse>


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<verse num="7">And if you had known what {it means},<note>Literally "it is"</note> 'I want mercy and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless.</verse>


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<verse num="10">And behold, <transChange type="added">there was</transChange> a man who had a withered hand, and they asked him, saying, "Is it permitted to heal on the Sabbath?" in order that they could accuse him.</verse>


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<verse num="11">But he said to them, "What man will there be among you who will have one sheep and if this one fell into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> out?</verse>


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<verse num="12">Then to what degree <transChange type="added">is</transChange> a man worth more than a sheep? So then, it is permitted to do good on the Sabbath." </verse>


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<verse num="13">Then he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand," and he stretched <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> out, and it was restored <transChange type="added">as</transChange> healthy as the other <transChange type="added">one</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="14">But the Pharisees went out {and plotted}<note>Literally "taking counsel"</note> against him in order that they could destroy him. </verse>


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<verse num="15">Now Jesus, <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("learned") which is understood as temporal</note> learned of <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> withdrew from there, and many<note>Some manuscripts have "many crowds"</note> followed him, and he healed them all.</verse>


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<verse num="16">And he warned them that they should not {reveal his identity},<note>Literally "make him known"</note></verse>


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<verse num="18">"Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.</verse>


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<verse num="19">He will not quarrel or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.</verse>


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<verse num="20">A crushed reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not extinguish, until he brings justice to victory.</verse>


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<verse num="21">And in his name the Gentiles<note>Or "the nations"; the same Greek word (in the plural) can be translated as "nations," "Gentiles," or "pagans"</note> will hope.<note>Verses 18-21 are a quotation from Isa 42:1-4</note></verse>


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<verse num="22">Then a demon-possessed man <transChange type="added">who was</transChange> blind and mute was brought to him. And he healed him so that the <transChange type="added">man who was</transChange> mute could speak and see.</verse>


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<verse num="23">And all the crowds were amazed and began saying, "Perhaps this one is the Son of David!"</verse>


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<verse num="24">But the Pharisees, <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> heard <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> said, "This man does not expel demons except by Beelzebul the ruler of demons!"</verse>


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<verse num="25">But knowing their thoughts, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.</verse>


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<verse num="26">And if Satan expels Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?</verse>


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<verse num="27">And if I expel demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons expel <transChange type="added">them</transChange>?<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> For this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange> they will be your judges!</verse>


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<verse num="28">But if I expel demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you!</verse>


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<verse num="29">Or how can someone enter into the house of a strong <transChange type="added">man</transChange> and steal his property, unless he first ties up the strong <transChange type="added">man</transChange>? And then he can thoroughly plunder his house.</verse>


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<verse num="30">The one who is not with me is against me, and the one who does not gather with me scatters.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="31">For this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange> I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven!</verse>


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<verse num="32">And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him either in this age or in the coming one! </verse>


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<verse num="33">"Either make the tree good and its fruit <transChange type="added">is</transChange> good, or make the tree bad and its fruit <transChange type="added">is</transChange> bad, for the tree is known by its fruit.</verse>


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<verse num="34">Offspring of vipers! How are you able to say good things <transChange type="added">when you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are") which is understood as temporal</note> are evil? For from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.</verse>


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<verse num="35">The good person from his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> good treasury brings out good <transChange type="added">things</transChange>, and the evil person from his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> evil treasury brings out evil <transChange type="added">things</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="36">But I tell you that every worthless word that they speak, people will give an account for it on the day of judgment!</verse>


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<verse num="37">For by your words you will be vindicated, and by your words you will be condemned." </verse>


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<verse num="38">Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him saying, "Teacher, we want to see a sign from you!"</verse>


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content:
<verse num="39">But he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "An evil and adulterous generation desires a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah!</verse>


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<verse num="40">For just as Jonah was in the belly of the huge fish three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.</verse>


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<verse num="41">The people of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the proclamation of Jonah, and behold, <transChange type="added">something</transChange><note>*Here "something" is supplied in the translation because the adjective is neuter gender</note> greater than Jonah <transChange type="added">is</transChange> here!</verse>


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<verse num="42">The queen of the south will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, <transChange type="added">something</transChange><note>*Here "something" is supplied in the translation because the adjective is neuter gender</note> greater than Solomon <transChange type="added">is</transChange> here! </verse>


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content:
<verse num="43">"Now whenever an unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it travels through waterless places searching for rest, and does not find <transChange type="added">it</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="44">Then it says, 'I will return to my house from which I came out.' And <transChange type="added">when it</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrives") which is understood as temporal</note> arrives it finds <transChange type="added">the house</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> unoccupied and swept and put in order.</verse>


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<verse num="45">Then it goes and brings along with itself seven other spirits more evil than itself, and <transChange type="added">they</transChange> go in <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go in") has been translated as a finite verb</note> live there. And the last <transChange type="added">state</transChange> of that person becomes worse than the first. So it will be for this evil generation also!" </verse>


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content:
<verse num="46">And<note>Some manuscripts omit "And"</note> <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("speaking")</note> he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and brothers were standing there outside, desiring to speak to him.</verse>


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<verse num="47">And someone told him, "Behold, your mother and your brothers are standing there outside desiring to speak to you."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="48">But he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to the one who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?"</verse>


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<verse num="49">And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, "Behold my mother and my brothers!</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="50">For whoever does the will of my Father <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> in heaven, he is my brother and sister and mother." </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="1">On that day Jesus went out of the house <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> was sitting by the sea.<note>That is, the Sea of Galilee</note></verse>


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<verse num="2">And large crowds gathered close around him, so that he got into a boat to sit down, and all the crowd was standing on the shore.</verse>


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content:
<verse num="3">And he spoke many <transChange type="added">things</transChange> to them in parables, saying, "Behold, the sower went out to sow,</verse>


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<verse num="4">and while he was sowing, {some seed}<note>Literally "some of which"</note> fell on the side of the path, and the birds came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> devoured it.</verse>


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<verse num="5">And other <transChange type="added">seed</transChange> fell on the rocky ground, where it did not have much soil, and it sprang up at once because it did not have <transChange type="added">any</transChange> depth of soil.</verse>


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<verse num="6">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("rose")</note> the sun rose it was scorched, and because it did not have <transChange type="added">enough</transChange> root, it withered.</verse>


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<verse num="7">And other <transChange type="added">seed</transChange> fell among the thorn plants, and the thorn plants came up and choked it.</verse>


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<verse num="8">But other <transChange type="added">seed</transChange> fell on the good soil and produced grain,<note>Literally "fruit," describing here the grain harvested from the healthy plants; in contemporary English this would more naturally be expressed by terms like "grain" or "crop"</note> this one a hundred <transChange type="added">times as much</transChange> and this one sixty and this one thirty.</verse>


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<verse num="10">And the disciples came up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "{Why}<note>Literally "because of what"</note> do you speak to them in parables?"</verse>


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<verse num="11">And he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to those <transChange type="added">people</transChange> it has not been granted.</verse>


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<verse num="12">For whoever has, to him <transChange type="added">more</transChange> will be given, and he will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.</verse>


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<verse num="13">For this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange> I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand,</verse>


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<verse num="15">For the heart of this people has become dull, and with their ears they hear with difficulty, and they have shut their eyes, so that they would not see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them."<note>A quotation from Isa 6:9-10</note></verse>


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<verse num="16">But your eyes <transChange type="added">are</transChange> blessed because they see, and your ears because they hear.</verse>


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<verse num="17">For truly I say to you that many prophets and righteous <transChange type="added">people</transChange> longed to see what you see, and did not see <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and to hear what you hear, and did not hear <transChange type="added">it</transChange>!<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> </verse>


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<verse num="19"><transChange type="added">When</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("hears")</note> anyone hears the word about the kingdom and does not understand <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is what was sown on the side of the path.</verse>


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<verse num="20">And what was sown on the rocky ground--this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.</verse>


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<verse num="21">But he does not have a root in himself, but {lasts only a little while},<note>Literally "is temporary"</note> and <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("happens")</note> affliction or persecution happens because of the word, immediately he falls away.</verse>


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<verse num="22">And what was sown into the thorn plants--this is the one who hears the word, and the anxiety of this world<note>Some manuscripts have "of the world"</note> and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word and it becomes unproductive.</verse>


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<verse num="23">But what was sown on the good soil--this is the one who hears the word and understands <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> who indeed bears fruit and produces, this one a hundred <transChange type="added">times as much</transChange>, and this one sixty, and this one thirty." </verse>


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<verse num="24">He put before them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.</verse>


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<verse num="25">But while his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> people were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed darnel<note>A weed that looks similar to wheat but has poisonous seeds</note> in the midst of the wheat and went away.</verse>


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<verse num="26">So when the {wheat}<note>Literally "grass," "hay," but in this context referring to the good plants as opposed to the weeds</note> sprouted and yielded grain, then the darnel appeared also.</verse>


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<verse num="27">So the slaves of the master of the house came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, 'Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have darnel?'</verse>


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<verse num="28">And he said to them, 'An enemy has done this!' So the slaves said to him, 'Then do you want us to go <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as an English infinitive</note> gather them?'</verse>


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<verse num="29">But he said, "No, lest <transChange type="added">when you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("gather") which is understood as temporal</note> gather the darnel you uproot the wheat together with it.</verse>


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<verse num="30">Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the season of the harvest I will tell the reapers, "First gather the darnel and tie it into bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my storehouse." '" </verse>


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<verse num="31">He put before them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb</note> sowed in his field.</verse>


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<verse num="32">{It}<note>Literally "which," but a new sentence is started here in the English translation</note> is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it is grown it is larger than the garden herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the sky come and nest in its branches." </verse>


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<verse num="33">He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb</note> put into three measures of wheat flour until the whole <transChange type="added">batch</transChange> was leavened." </verse>


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<verse num="34">Jesus spoke all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> to the crowds in parables, and he was saying nothing to them without a parable,</verse>


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<verse num="35">in order that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled, who said, </verse>


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<verse num="36">Then he left the crowds <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb</note> came into the house, and his disciples came to him saying, "Explain the parable of the darnel in the field to us."</verse>


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<verse num="37">So he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,</verse>


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<verse num="38">and the field is the world. And the good seed--these are the sons of the kingdom, but the darnel are the sons of the evil one.</verse>


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<verse num="39">And the enemy who sowed them is the devil, and the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels.</verse>


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<verse num="40">Thus just as the darnel is gathered and burned<note>Some manuscripts have "burned up"</note> with fire, so it will be at the end of the age.</verse>


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<verse num="41">The Son of Man will send out his angels and they will gather out of his kingdom all the causes of sin and those who do lawless deeds,</verse>


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<verse num="42">and throw them into the fiery furnace.<note>An allusion to Dan 3:6</note> In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!</verse>


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<verse num="43">Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.<note>An allusion to Dan 12:3</note> The one who has ears, let him hear! </verse>


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<verse num="44">"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, that a man found <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("found") has been translated as a finite verb</note> concealed, and in his joy he goes and sells everything that he has and buys that field. </verse>


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<verse num="46">And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("found") which is understood as temporal</note> found one very valuable pearl, he went <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> sold everything that he possessed and purchased it. </verse>


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<verse num="47">"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was thrown into the sea and gathered <transChange type="added">fish</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> of every kind,</verse>


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<verse num="48">which when it was filled they pulled to shore and sat down <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("sat down") has been translated as a finite verb</note> collected the good <transChange type="added">fish</transChange><note>*Here the word "<transChange type="added">fish</transChange>" is not in the Greek text but is implied</note> into containers, but the bad they threw out.</verse>


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<verse num="49">Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the evil from among the righteous</verse>


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<verse num="50">and throw them into the fiery furnace.<note>An allusion to Dan 3:6</note> In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth! </verse>


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<verse num="51">"Have you understood all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>?" They said to him, "Yes."</verse>


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<verse num="52">And he said to them, "For this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange> every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of the house who brings out of his storeroom new <transChange type="added">things</transChange> and old <transChange type="added">things</transChange>." </verse>


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<verse num="53">And it happened that when Jesus had finished these parables he went away from there.</verse>


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<verse num="54">And he came to his hometown <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> began to teach<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to teach")</note> them in their synagogue, so that they were amazed and said, "From where did this man <transChange type="added">get</transChange> this wisdom and these miracles?</verse>


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<verse num="55">Is not this one the son of the carpenter? Is not his mother called Mary and his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?</verse>


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<verse num="56">And are not all his sisters with us? From where then did this man <transChange type="added">get</transChange> all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>?"</verse>


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<verse num="57">And they were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his <transChange type="added">own</transChange> hometown and in his <transChange type="added">own</transChange> household."</verse>


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<verse num="58">And he did not perform many miracles in that place because of their unbelief. </verse>


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<verse num="2">and he said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist! He has been raised from the dead, and for this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange> miraculous powers are at work in him."</verse>


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<verse num="3">For Herod, <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arresting") which is understood as temporal</note> arresting John, bound him and put <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip,</verse>


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<verse num="4">because John had been saying to him, "It is not permitted for you to have her."</verse>


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<verse num="5">And <transChange type="added">although he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">although</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("wanted") which is understood as concessive</note> wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they looked upon him as a prophet. </verse>


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<verse num="6">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("took place") which is understood as temporal</note> Herod's birthday celebration took place, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst <transChange type="added">of them</transChange> and pleased Herod.</verse>


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<verse num="8">And coached by her mother, she said, "Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter!"</verse>


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<verse num="9">And <transChange type="added">although</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">although</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was distressed") which is understood as concessive</note> the king was distressed, because of his oaths and his {dinner guests}<note>Literally "those reclining at table with"</note> he commanded <transChange type="added">the request</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to be granted.</verse>


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<verse num="10">And he sent <transChange type="added">orders</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb</note> had John beheaded in the prison,</verse>


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<verse num="11">and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to her mother.</verse>


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<verse num="12">And his disciples came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> took away the corpse and buried it, and went <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> told Jesus. </verse>


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<verse num="13">Now <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus heard <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> he withdrew from there in a boat to an isolated place by himself. And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> the crowds heard <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they followed him by land from the towns.</verse>


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<verse num="14">And <transChange type="added">as he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("got out") which is understood as temporal</note> got out, he saw the large crowd and had compassion on them and healed their sick.</verse>


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<verse num="15">Now <transChange type="added">when it</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was")</note> was evening, the disciples came to him saying, "The place is desolate and the hour {is late}.<note>Literally "has passed away"</note> Release the crowds so that they can go away into the villages <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go away") has been translated as a finite verb</note> purchase food for themselves."</verse>


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<verse num="16">But Jesus said to them, "They do not {need}<note>Literally "have need"</note> to go away. You give them <transChange type="added">something</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to eat."</verse>


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<verse num="17">And they said to him, "We do not have <transChange type="added">anything</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> here except five loaves and two fish."</verse>


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<verse num="19">And he commanded the crowds to recline for a meal on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" has been supplied in the English translation for stylistic reasons</note> looking up to heaven, he gave thanks. And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("breaking") which is understood as temporal</note> breaking <transChange type="added">them</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> he gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples <transChange type="added">gave them</transChange><note>*"<transChange type="added">gave them</transChange>" is an implied repetition of the earlier verb</note> to the crowds.</verse>


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<verse num="20">And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.</verse>


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<verse num="21">Now those who ate were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children. </verse>


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<verse num="22">And immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent away the crowds.</verse>


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<verse num="23">And <transChange type="added">after he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sent away") which is understood as temporal</note> sent away the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. So <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came")</note> evening came, he was there alone.</verse>


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<verse num="24">But the boat was already many stadia distant from the land, being beaten by the waves, because the wind was against <transChange type="added">it</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="26">But the disciples, <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw him walking on the sea, were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" and they cried out in fear.</verse>


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<verse num="27">But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Have courage, I am <transChange type="added">he</transChange>! Do not be afraid!"</verse>


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<verse num="28">And Peter answered him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Lord, if {it is you},<note>Literally "you are" <transChange type="added">he</transChange></note> command me to come to you on the water!"</verse>


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<verse num="29">So he said, "Come!" And getting out of the boat, Peter walked on the water and came toward Jesus.</verse>


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<verse num="30">But <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw the strong wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"</verse>


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<verse num="31">And immediately Jesus extended his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hand <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("extended") has been translated as a finite verb</note> caught him and said to him, "<transChange type="added">You</transChange> of little faith! Why did you doubt?"</verse>


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<verse num="32">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("got")</note> they got into the boat, the wind abated.</verse>


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<verse num="33">So those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God!" </verse>


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<verse num="34">And <transChange type="added">after they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had crossed over") which is understood as temporal</note> had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.</verse>


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<verse num="35">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("recognized") which is understood as temporal</note> the men of that place recognized him, they sent <transChange type="added">word</transChange> into that whole surrounding region, and they brought to him all those {who were sick}.<note>Literally "having badly"</note></verse>


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<verse num="36">And they were imploring him that they might only touch the edge<note>Or "tassel"</note> of his cloak, and all those who touched <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> were cured. </verse>


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<verse num="2">"Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat {a meal}."<note>Literally "bread"</note></verse>


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<verse num="3">So he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "Why do you also break the commandment of God because of your tradition?</verse>


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<verse num="4">For God said, 'Honor your<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> father and your<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> mother,'<note>A quotation from Exod 20:12; Deut 5:16</note> and 'The one who speaks evil of father or mother {must certainly die}<note>Literally "let him die the death"</note>.'<note>A quotation from Exod 21:17; Lev 20:9</note></verse>


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<verse num="5">But you say, 'Whoever says to his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> father or his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> mother, "Whatever {benefit you would have received}<note>Literally "you would have been benefited"</note> from me <transChange type="added">is</transChange> a gift <transChange type="added">to God</transChange>,"</verse>


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<verse num="6">need not honor his father,'<note>Most later manuscripts add "or his mother"</note> and you make void the word of God for the sake of your tradition.</verse>


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<verse num="8">'This people honors me with their<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> lips, but their heart is far, far away from me,</verse>


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<verse num="9">and they worship me in vain, teaching <transChange type="added">as</transChange> doctrines the commandments of men.'"<note>A quotation from Isa 29:13</note></verse>


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<verse num="11">It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth--this defiles a person."</verse>


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<verse num="12">Then the disciples came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "Do you know that the Pharisees were offended <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> heard this saying?"</verse>


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<verse num="13">And he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Every plant that my heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted.</verse>


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<verse num="14">Let<note>Or "Depart from"</note> them! They are blind guides of the blind. And if the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit."</verse>


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<verse num="15">But Peter answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "Explain this parable to us."</verse>


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<verse num="17">Do you not understand that everything that enters into the mouth goes into the stomach and is evacuated into the latrine?</verse>


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<verse num="18">But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these defile the person.</verse>


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<verse num="19">For from the heart come evil plans, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, abusive speech.</verse>


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<verse num="20">These are the things that defile a person. But eating with unwashed hands does not defile a person!" </verse>


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<verse num="22">And behold, a Canaanite woman from that district came <transChange type="added">and</transChange> cried out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter <transChange type="added">is</transChange> severely possessed by a demon!"</verse>


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<verse num="23">But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> asked him, saying, "Send her away, because she is crying out after us!"</verse>


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<verse num="24">But he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."</verse>


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<verse num="25">But she came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> knelt down before him, saying, "Lord, help me!"</verse>


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<verse num="26">And he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "It is not right to take the children's bread and throw <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to the dogs!"</verse>


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<verse num="27">So she said, "Yes, Lord, for even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table."</verse>


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<verse num="28">Then Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange> said to her, "O woman, your faith <transChange type="added">is</transChange> great! Let it be done for you as you want." And her daughter was healed from that hour. </verse>


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<verse num="29">And departing from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee, and he went up on the mountain <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> was sitting there.</verse>


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<verse num="30">And large crowds came to him, having with them <transChange type="added">the</transChange> mute, blind, lame, crippled,<note>Some manuscripts have "<transChange type="added">the</transChange> lame, blind, crippled, mute"</note> and many others, and they put them down at his feet, and he healed them.</verse>


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<verse num="31">So then the crowd was astonished <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw the mute speaking, the crippled healthy, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing, and they praised the God of Israel. </verse>


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<verse num="32">And Jesus summoned his disciples <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "I have compassion on the crowd, because they have remained with me three days already and do not have anything to eat, and I do not want to send them away hungry lest they give out on the way."</verse>


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<verse num="33">And the disciples said to him, "Where in <transChange type="added">this</transChange> desolate place {can we get}<note>Literally "for us"</note> so much bread that such a great crowd could be satisfied?"</verse>


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<verse num="34">And Jesus said to them, "How many loaves do you have?" So they said, "Seven, and a few little fish."</verse>


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<verse num="36">he took the seven loaves and the fish and <transChange type="added">after he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had given thanks") which is understood as temporal</note> had given thanks, he broke <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and began giving<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began giving")</note> <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to the disciples, and the disciples <transChange type="added">gave them</transChange> to the crowds.</verse>


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<verse num="37">And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven baskets full.</verse>


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<verse num="38">Now those who ate were four thousand men, in addition to women and children.</verse>


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<verse num="39">And <transChange type="added">after he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had given thanks") which is understood as temporal</note> sent away the crowds, he got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan. </verse>


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<verse num="1">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal</note> the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test <transChange type="added">him</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="2">So he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "<transChange type="added">When</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("comes")</note> evening comes you say, '<transChange type="added">It will be</transChange> fair weather because the sky is red,'</verse>


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<verse num="3">and early in the morning, 'Today <transChange type="added">it will be</transChange> stormy weather, because the sky is red <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied in the translation because of English style</note> darkening.' You know how to evaluate correctly the appearance of the sky, but you are not able <transChange type="added">to evaluate</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">to evaluate</transChange>" is an implied repetition of the verb earlier in the verse</note> the signs of the times.</verse>


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<verse num="4">An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, and a sign will not be given to it except the sign of Jonah!" And he left them <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went away. </verse>


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<verse num="5">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal</note> the disciples arrived at the other side,<note>That is, the other side of the Sea of Galilee</note> they had forgotten to take bread.</verse>


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<verse num="6">And Jesus said to them, "Watch out for and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees!"</verse>


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<verse num="7">So they were discussing <transChange type="added">this</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> among themselves, saying, "<transChange type="added">It is</transChange> because we did not take bread."</verse>


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<verse num="8">But knowing <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> Jesus said, "Why are you discussing among yourselves that you did not take bread,<note>Some manuscripts have "you do not have bread"</note> <transChange type="added">you</transChange> of little faith?</verse>


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<verse num="9">Do you not yet understand or do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you took up?</verse>


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<verse num="11">How do you not understand that I did not speak to you about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees!"</verse>


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<verse num="12">Then they understood that he did not say to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. </verse>


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<verse num="13">Now <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus came to the region of Caesarea {Philippi},<note>Literally "of Philip"</note> he began asking<note>*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began asking")</note> his disciples, saying, "Who do people say <transChange type="added">that</transChange> the Son of Man is?"</verse>


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<verse num="14">And they said, {Some}<note>Literally "those on the one hand"</note> <transChange type="added">say</transChange> John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."</verse>


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<verse num="15">He said to them, "But who do you say <transChange type="added">that</transChange> I am?"</verse>


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<verse num="16">And Simon Peter answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!"</verse>


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<verse num="17">And Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal <transChange type="added">this</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to you, but my Father <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> in heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="18">And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it!</verse>


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<verse num="19">I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound<note>Or "will have been bound"</note> in heaven, and whatever you release on earth will be released<note>Or "will have been released"</note> in heaven."</verse>


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<verse num="20">Then he commanded the disciples that they should tell no one that he was the Christ. </verse>


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<verse num="21">From that time <transChange type="added">on</transChange> Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many <transChange type="added">things</transChange> from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised on the third day.</verse>


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<verse num="22">And Peter took him aside <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("took ... aside") has been translated as a finite verb</note> began to rebuke him, saying, {God forbid},<note>Literally "merciful to you"</note> Lord! This will never happen to you!"</verse>


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<verse num="23">But he turned around <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("turned around") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a cause for stumbling to me, because you are not intent on the things of God, but the things of people!" </verse>


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<verse num="24">Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.</verse>


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<verse num="25">For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life on account of me will find it.</verse>


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<verse num="26">For what will a person be benefited if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what will a person give in exchange for his life?</verse>


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<verse num="27">For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and at that time he will reward each one according to {what he has done}.<note>Literally "his activity"</note></verse>


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<verse num="28">Truly I say to you, that there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." </verse>


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<verse num="1">And after six days Jesus took along Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves.</verse>


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<verse num="2">And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothing became bright as the light.</verse>


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<verse num="4">So Peter answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good <transChange type="added">that</transChange> we are here! If you want, I will make here three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah."</verse>


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<verse num="5"><transChange type="added">While</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("speaking")</note> he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him!"</verse>


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<verse num="6">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> the disciples heard <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they fell down on their faces and were extremely frightened.</verse>


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<verse num="7">And Jesus came and touched them <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("touched") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Get up and do not be afraid."</verse>


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<verse num="8">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("lifted up") which is understood as temporal</note> lifted up their eyes they saw no one except him--Jesus alone. </verse>


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<verse num="9">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were coming down")</note> they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them saying, "Tell no one the vision until the Son of Man is raised from the dead."</verse>


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<verse num="10">And the disciples asked him, saying, "Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"</verse>


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<verse num="11">And he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Elijah indeed is coming, and will restore all <transChange type="added">things</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="12">But I say to you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did with him whatever they wanted. In the <transChange type="added">same</transChange> way also the Son of Man is going to suffer <transChange type="added">at</transChange> their hands."</verse>


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<verse num="13">Then the disciples understood that he had spoken to them about John the Baptist. </verse>


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<verse num="14">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came")</note> came to the crowd, a man approached him, kneeling down before him</verse>


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<verse num="15">and saying, "Lord, have mercy on my son, because he has seizures and suffers severely, for often he falls into the fire and often into the water.</verse>


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<verse num="17">And Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "O unbelieving and perverse generation! {How long}<note>Literally "until when"</note> will I be with you? {How long}<note>Literally "until when"</note> must I put up with you? Bring him here to me!"</verse>


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<verse num="18">And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him and the boy was healed from that hour. </verse>


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<verse num="19">Then the disciples approached Jesus privately <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, {Why}<note>Literally "for what"</note> were we not able to expel it?"</verse>


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<verse num="20">And he said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly I say to you, if you have faith like a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here <transChange type="added">to</transChange> there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you."<note>Most later Greek manuscripts add v. 21, "But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting."</note> </verse>


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<verse num="22">Now <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were gathering")</note> they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men,<note>Or possibly "of people," in a generic sense, although the reference here may be to the specific group responsible for Jesus' arrest, where it is unlikely women were present</note></verse>


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<verse num="23">and they will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised." And they were extremely distressed. </verse>


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<verse num="24">Now <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("arrived")</note> they arrived in Capernaum, the ones who collected the double drachma <transChange type="added">tax</transChange><note>This refers to the half-shekel annual tax paid by Jewish males to support the temple; over time the name of the coin commonly used to pay the tax came to be used for the tax itself</note> came up to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay the double drachma <transChange type="added">tax</transChange>?"</verse>


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<verse num="25">He said, "Yes." And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal</note> came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth collect tolls or taxes--from their own sons, or from foreigners?"</verse>


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<verse num="26">And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("said") which is understood as temporal</note> said, "From foreigners," Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are free.</verse>


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<verse num="27">But so that we do not give offense to them, go out to the sea, cast <transChange type="added">a line with</transChange><note>*The words "<transChange type="added">a line with</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied</note> a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. And <transChange type="added">when you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("open") which is understood as temporal</note> open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take that <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("take") has been translated as a finite verb</note> give <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to them for me and you." </verse>


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<verse num="1">At that time the disciples came up to Jesus, saying, "Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"</verse>


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<verse num="2">And calling a child <transChange type="added">to himself</transChange>, he had him stand in their midst</verse>


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<verse num="3">and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you turn around and become like young children, you will never enter into the kingdom of heaven!</verse>


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<verse num="4">Therefore whoever humbles himself like this child, this person is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven,</verse>


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<verse num="6">But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him that {a large millstone}<note>Literally "a millstone of a donkey"</note> be hung on<note>Some manuscripts have "around"</note> his neck and he be drowned in the depths of the sea.</verse>


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<verse num="7">Woe to the world because of causes for stumbling, for <transChange type="added">it is</transChange> a necessity <transChange type="added">that</transChange> causes for stumbling come; nevertheless, woe to the person through whom the cause for stumbling comes.</verse>


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<verse num="8">And if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> from you! It is better for you to enter into life crippled or lame than, having two hands or two feet, to be thrown into the eternal fire!</verse>


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<verse num="9">And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> from you! It is better for you to enter into life one-eyed than, having two eyes, to be thrown into fiery hell! </verse>


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<verse num="10">"See to it that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in heaven constantly see the face of my Father <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> in heaven.<note>Many later Greek manuscripts include vs. 11, "For the Son of Man came to save those who are lost."</note></verse>


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<verse num="12">What do you think? If {a certain man has}<note>Literally "there are to a certain man"</note> a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb</note> look for the one that wandered away?</verse>


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<verse num="13">And if he happens to find it, truly I say to you that he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that did not wander away.</verse>


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<verse num="14">In the <transChange type="added">same</transChange> way it is not the will {of}<note>Literally "in the presence of"</note> your Father <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> in heaven that one of these little ones perish. </verse>


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<verse num="15">"Now if your brother sins against you, go correct him between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.</verse>


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<verse num="16">But if he does not listen, take with you in addition one or two <transChange type="added">others</transChange>, so that by {the testimony}<note>Literally "the mouth"</note> of two or three witnesses every matter may be established.</verse>


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<verse num="17">And if he refuses to listen to them, tell <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to the church. But if he refuses to listen to the church also, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. </verse>


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<verse num="18">"Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you release on earth will be released in heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="19">Again, truly I say to you that if two of you agree on earth about any matter that they ask, it will be done for them from my Father <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> in heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="20">For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them." </verse>


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<verse num="21">Then Peter came up to him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said,<note>Some manuscripts have "Then Peter came up <transChange type="added">and</transChange> said to him"</note> "Lord, how many times will my brother sin against me and I will forgive him? Up to seven times?"</verse>


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<verse num="22">Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven!<note>Or "seventy-seven times"</note> </verse>


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<verse num="23">"For this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange> the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man--a king--who wanted to settle accounts with his slaves.</verse>


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<verse num="24">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("began")</note> he began to settle <transChange type="added">them</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> someone was brought to him who owed ten thousand talents.</verse>


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<verse num="25">And <transChange type="added">because</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have") which is understood as causal</note> he did not have <transChange type="added">enough</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to repay <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> the master ordered him to be sold, and his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> wife and his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> children and everything that he had, and to be repaid.</verse>


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<verse num="26">Then the slave threw himself to the ground <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("threw himself to the ground") has been translated as a finite verb</note> began to do obeisance to him, saying, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay back everything to you!'</verse>


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<verse num="27">So the master of that slave, <transChange type="added">because he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had compassion") which is understood as causal</note> had compassion, released him and forgave him the loan.</verse>


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<verse num="28">But that slave went out <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii, and taking hold of him, he began to choke <transChange type="added">him</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> saying, 'Pay back everything that you owe!'</verse>


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<verse num="29">Then his fellow slave threw himself to the ground <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("threw himself to the ground") has been translated as a finite verb</note> began to implore<note>*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to implore")</note> him, saying, 'Be patient with me and I will repay you!'</verse>


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<verse num="30">But he did not want to, but rather he went <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> threw him into prison until he would repay what was owed.</verse>


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<verse num="31">So <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were extremely distressed, and went <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> reported to their master everything that had happened.</verse>


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<verse num="32">Then his master summoned him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, 'Wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you implored me!</verse>


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<verse num="33">Should you not also have shown mercy to your fellow slave as I also showed mercy to you?'</verse>


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<verse num="34">And <transChange type="added">because he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was angry") which is understood as causal</note> was angry, his master handed him over to the merciless jailers<note>Or "torturers"</note> until he would repay everything that was owed.</verse>


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<verse num="35">So also my heavenly Father will do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from your hearts!" </verse>


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<verse num="1">And it happened that when Jesus had finished these statements, he went away from Galilee and came into the region of Judea on the other side of the Jordan.</verse>


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<verse num="3">And Pharisees came up to him <transChange type="added">in order to</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">in order to</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("test") which is understood as purpose</note> test him, and asked<note>*Here the participle ("asked") is translated as a finite verb because of English style</note> if it was permitted for a man to divorce his wife for any cause.</verse>


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<verse num="4">And he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Have you not read that the one who created <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> from the beginning made them male and female</verse>


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<verse num="5">and said, 'On account of this a man will leave his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> father and his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> mother and will be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'?<note>A quotation from Gen 2:24</note></verse>


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<verse num="6">So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, man must not separate."</verse>


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<verse num="7">They said to him, "Why then did Moses command <transChange type="added">us</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to give a document--a certificate of divorce--and to divorce her?"</verse>


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<verse num="8">He said to them, "Moses, with reference to your hardness of heart, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not like this.</verse>


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<verse num="9">Now I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the basis of sexual immorality, and marries another commits adultery, and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery."<note>Some manuscripts omit "and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery"</note> </verse>


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<verse num="10">The disciples<note>Some manuscripts have "His disciples"</note> said to him, "If this is the case of a man with his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> wife, it would be better not to marry!"</verse>


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<verse num="11">But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this saying but <transChange type="added">those</transChange> to whom it has been given.</verse>


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<verse num="12">For there are eunuchs who were born as such from <transChange type="added">their</transChange> mother's womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by people, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves <transChange type="added">eunuchs</transChange><note>An understood repetition of the term from earlier in the verse</note> for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> let him accept <transChange type="added">it</transChange>."<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> </verse>


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<verse num="13">Then children were brought to him so that he could lay his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.</verse>


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<verse num="14">But Jesus said, "Allow the children, and do not forbid them to come to me, {for to such belongs}<note>Literally "for of such is"</note> the kingdom of heaven."</verse>


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<verse num="15">And he laid his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hands on them <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("laid") has been translated as a finite verb</note> traveled on from there. </verse>


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<verse num="16">And behold, someone came up to him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Teacher, what good <transChange type="added">thing</transChange> must I do so that I will have eternal life?"</verse>


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<verse num="17">And he said to him, "Why are you asking me about <transChange type="added">what is</transChange> good? There is one <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> good. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments!"</verse>


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<verse num="18">He said to him, "Which <transChange type="added">ones</transChange>?" And Jesus said, "Do not commit murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony,</verse>


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<verse num="19">honor your<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> father and your<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> mother, and love your neighbor as yourself."</verse>


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<verse num="20">The young man said to him, "All these I have observed. What do I still lack?"</verse>


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<verse num="21">Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give <transChange type="added">the proceeds</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to the poor--and you will have treasure in heaven--and come, follow me."</verse>


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<verse num="22">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> the young man heard the statement, he went away sorrowful, because he was one who had many possessions. </verse>


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<verse num="23">And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you that with difficulty a rich person will enter into the kingdom of heaven!</verse>


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<verse num="24">And again I say to you, it is easier <transChange type="added">for</transChange> a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich person into<note>Some manuscripts have "to enter into"</note> the kingdom of God."</verse>


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<verse num="25">So <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> the disciples heard <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they were extremely amazed, saying, "Then who can be saved?"</verse>


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<verse num="26">But Jesus looked at <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("looked at") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "With human beings this is impossible, but with God all <transChange type="added">things</transChange> <transChange type="added">are</transChange> possible."</verse>


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<verse num="27">Then Peter answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed you. What then will there be for us?"</verse>


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<verse num="28">And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you that in the renewal <transChange type="added">of the world</transChange>,<note>The words "of the world" are supplied as a clarification of "renewal"</note> when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me--you also will sit on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.</verse>


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<verse num="29">And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife<note>Some manuscripts omit "or wife"</note> or children or fields on account of my name will receive a hundred times as much, and will inherit eternal life.</verse>


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<verse num="30">But many <transChange type="added">who are</transChange> first will be last, and the last first. </verse>


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<verse num="1">"For the kingdom of heaven is like a man--the master of the house--who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.</verse>


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<verse num="2">And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("coming to an agreement") which is understood as temporal</note> coming to an agreement with the workers for a denarius per day, he sent them into his vineyard.</verse>


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<verse num="3">And going out about the third hour, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace.</verse>


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<verse num="4">And to those <transChange type="added">people</transChange> he said, 'You also go into the vineyard, and I will give you whatever is right.'</verse>


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<verse num="5">So they went. Going out<note>Some manuscripts have "And going out"</note> again about the sixth and ninth hour he did the same <transChange type="added">thing</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="6">And about the eleventh <transChange type="added">hour</transChange> he went out <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> found others standing <transChange type="added">there</transChange> and said to them, 'Why are you standing here the whole day unemployed?'</verse>


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<verse num="7">They said to him, 'Because no one hired us.' He said to them, 'You go also into the vineyard.'</verse>


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<verse num="8">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came")</note> evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, 'Call the workers and pay them their<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> wages, beginning from the last up to the first.'</verse>


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<verse num="9">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange> the ones <transChange type="added">hired</transChange> about the eleventh hour came, they received a denarius apiece.</verse>


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<verse num="10">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal</note> the first came, they thought that they would receive more, and they also received a denarius apiece.</verse>


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<verse num="11">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("received") which is understood as temporal</note> received <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they began to complain<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to complain")</note> against the master of the house,</verse>


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<verse num="12">saying, 'These last <transChange type="added">people</transChange> worked one hour and you made them equal to us who have endured the burden of the day and the burning heat!'</verse>


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<verse num="13">But he answered one of them <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, 'Friend, I am not doing you wrong. Did you not come to an agreement with me for a denarius?</verse>


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<verse num="14">Take <transChange type="added">what is</transChange> yours and go! But I want to give to this last <transChange type="added">person</transChange> <transChange type="added">the same</transChange> as <transChange type="added">I gave</transChange><note>The words "<transChange type="added">I gave</transChange>" are an implied repetition from the verb earlier in the verse</note> to you also.</verse>


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<verse num="15">Is it not<note>Some manuscripts have "Or <transChange type="added">is it</transChange> not"</note> permitted for me to do whatever I want with <transChange type="added">what is</transChange> mine? Or is your eye evil because I am generous?'</verse>


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<verse num="17">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was going up") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples by themselves and said to them on the way,</verse>


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<verse num="18">"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death,</verse>


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<verse num="19">and will hand him over to the Gentiles to mock <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and flog <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and crucify <transChange type="added">him</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and on the third day he will be raised." </verse>


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<verse num="20">Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the participle ("kneeling down") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style</note> kneeling down <transChange type="added">she</transChange> asked<note>*Here the participle ("asked") is translated as a finite verb because of English style</note> something from him.</verse>


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<verse num="21">And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Say that these two sons of mine may sit one at your right hand and one at your left in your kingdom."</verse>


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<verse num="22">But Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "You do not know what you are asking! Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?" They said to him, "We are able."</verse>


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<verse num="23">He said to them, "You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mine<note>Some manuscripts have "this is not mine"</note> to grant, but <transChange type="added">is</transChange> for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father." </verse>


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<verse num="24">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> the ten heard <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they were indignant concerning the two brothers.</verse>


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<verse num="25">But Jesus called them to himself <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("called ... to himself") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions exercise authority over them.</verse>


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<verse num="26">It will not be like this among you! But whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,</verse>


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<verse num="28">just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life <transChange type="added">as</transChange> a ransom for many." </verse>


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<verse num="29">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going out")</note> they were going out of Jericho, a large crowd followed him.</verse>


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<verse num="30">And behold, <transChange type="added">there were</transChange> two blind men sitting beside the road. <transChange type="added">When they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> heard that Jesus was passing by, they called out, saying, "Lord, have mercy on us,<note>Some manuscripts have "Have mercy on us, Lord"</note> Son of David!"</verse>


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<verse num="31">And the crowd rebuked them so that they would be quiet. But they called out all the more, saying, "Lord, have mercy on us,<note>Some manuscripts have "Have mercy on us, Lord"</note> Son of David!"</verse>


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<verse num="32">And Jesus stopped,<note>*Here the participle ("stopped") is translated as a finite verb because of English style</note> called them, and said, "What do you want me to do for you?"</verse>


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<verse num="34">And having compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately they received <transChange type="added">their</transChange> sight and followed him. </verse>


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<verse num="1">And when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,</verse>


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<verse num="2">saying to them, "Go into the village before you, and right away you will find a donkey tied and a colt with her. Untie <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("untie") has been translated as a finite verb</note> bring <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to me.</verse>


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<verse num="3">And if anyone says anything to you, you will say, 'The Lord {needs them},'<note>Literally "has need of them"</note> and he will send them at once."</verse>


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<verse num="4">Now this took place so that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying, </verse>


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<verse num="5">"Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your king is coming to you, humble and mounted on a donkey, and<note>Or "even"</note> on a colt, the foal of a pack animal.'"<note>A quotation from Zech 9:9</note></verse>


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<verse num="6">So the disciples went<note>*Here the participle ("went") is translated as a finite verb because of English style</note> and did<note>*Here the participle ("did") is translated as a finite verb because of English style</note> just as Jesus directed them,</verse>


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<verse num="7"><transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participles ("went" and "did" in the previous verse) have been translated as finite verbs</note> brought the donkey and the colt and put their<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> cloaks on them, and he sat on them.</verse>


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<verse num="8">And a very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> on the road.</verse>


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<verse num="9">And the crowds who went ahead of him and the ones who followed were shouting, saying, </verse>


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<verse num="10">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("entered")</note> he entered into Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, "Who is this?"</verse>


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<verse num="11">And the crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee!" </verse>


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<verse num="12">And Jesus entered the temple <transChange type="added">courts</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">courts</transChange>" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself</note> and drove out all those who were selling and buying in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those who were selling doves.</verse>


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<verse num="13">And he said to them, "It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,'<note>A quotation from Isa 56:7</note> but you have made it a cave of robbers!" </verse>


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<verse num="14">And the blind and the lame came up to him in the temple <transChange type="added">courts</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">courts</transChange>" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself</note> and he healed them.</verse>


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<verse num="15">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful <transChange type="added">things</transChange> that he did, and the children shouting in the temple <transChange type="added">courts</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">courts</transChange>" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself</note> and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" they were indignant.</verse>


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<verse num="16">And they said to him, "Do you hear what these <transChange type="added">children</transChange><note>*The word "<transChange type="added">children</transChange>" is not in the Greek text but is implied</note> are saying?" So Jesus said to them, "Yes, have you never read, 'Out of the mouths of children and nursing babies you have prepared for yourself praise'?"<note>A quotation from Ps 8:2</note></verse>


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<verse num="17">And leaving them, he went outside of the city to Bethany and spent the night there. </verse>


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<verse num="18">Now early in the morning, <transChange type="added">as he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was returning") which is understood as temporal</note> was returning to the city, he was hungry.</verse>


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<verse num="19">And seeing a single fig tree by the road, he went to it and found nothing on it except leaves only. And he said to it, "May there be no more fruit from you {forever},<note>Literally "to the age"</note> and the fig tree withered at once.</verse>


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<verse num="20">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> the disciples were astonished, saying, "How did the fig tree wither at once?"</verse>


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<verse num="21">And Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will do not only <transChange type="added">what was done to</transChange> the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea," it will happen!</verse>


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<verse num="22">And whatever you ask in prayer, <transChange type="added">if you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">if</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("believe") which is understood as conditional</note> believe, you will receive." </verse>


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<verse num="23">And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("arrived")</note> he arrived at the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him <transChange type="added">while he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was teaching") which is understood as temporal</note> was teaching, saying, "By what authority are you doing these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>? And who gave you this authority?"</verse>


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<verse num="24">And Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "I also will ask you one question. If you tell <transChange type="added">the answer</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to me, I also will tell you by what authority I am doing these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="25">From where was the baptism of John--from heaven or from men?" And they began to discuss<note>*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to discuss")</note> <transChange type="added">this</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> among themselves, saying, "If we say 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'</verse>


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<verse num="26">But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the crowd, because they all look upon John as a prophet."</verse>


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<verse num="27">And they answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to Jesus, "We do not know." And he said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>. </verse>


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<verse num="28">"Now what do you think? A man had two sons. <transChange type="added">He</transChange> approached<note>Some manuscripts have "And he approached"</note> the first <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, 'Son, go work in the vineyard today.'</verse>


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<verse num="29">And he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, 'I do not want to!' But later <transChange type="added">he</transChange> changed his mind <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("changed his mind") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went.</verse>


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<verse num="30">And <transChange type="added">he</transChange> approached the second<note>Some manuscripts have "the other"</note> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said the same <transChange type="added">thing</transChange>. So he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, 'I <transChange type="added">will</transChange>, sir,' and he did not go.</verse>


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<verse num="31">Which of the two did the will of <transChange type="added">his</transChange><note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going ahead of you into the kingdom of God!</verse>


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<verse num="32">For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did believe him. And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> you saw <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> you did not even change your minds later <transChange type="added">so as</transChange> to believe in him. </verse>


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<verse num="33">"Listen to another parable: There was a man--a master of a house--who planted a vineyard, and put a fence <transChange type="added">around</transChange> it, and dug a winepress in it, and built a watchtower, and leased it to tenant farmers, and went on a journey.</verse>


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<verse num="34">And when the season of fruit drew near, he sent his slaves to the tenant farmers to collect his fruit.</verse>


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<verse num="35">And the tenant farmers seized his slaves, <transChange type="added">one of</transChange> whom they beat, and <transChange type="added">one of</transChange> whom they killed, and <transChange type="added">one of</transChange> whom they stoned.</verse>


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<verse num="36">Again, he sent other slaves, more than the first <transChange type="added">ones</transChange>, and they did the same <transChange type="added">thing</transChange> to them.</verse>


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<verse num="38">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> the tenant farmers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance!'</verse>


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<verse num="39">And they seized him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("seized") has been translated as a finite verb</note> threw <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> out of the vineyard and killed <transChange type="added">him</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="40">Now when the master of the vineyard arrives, what will he do to those tenant farmers?"</verse>


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<verse num="41">They said to him, "He will destroy those evil <transChange type="added">men</transChange> completely and lease the vineyard to other tenant farmers who will give him the fruits in their season."</verse>


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<verse num="43">For this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange>, I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and will be given to a people<note>Or "nation"</note> who produce its fruits.</verse>


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<verse num="44">And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, and <transChange type="added">the one</transChange> on whom it falls--it will crush him!"</verse>


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<verse num="45">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they knew that he was speaking about them,</verse>


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<verse num="46">and <transChange type="added">although they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">although</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("wanted") which is understood as concessive</note> wanted to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, because they looked upon him as a prophet. </verse>


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<verse num="2">"The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man--a king--who gave a wedding celebration for his son.</verse>


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<verse num="3">And he sent his slaves to summon those who had been invited to the wedding celebration, and they did not want to come.</verse>


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<verse num="4">Again he sent other slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have been invited, "Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fattened <transChange type="added">cattle</transChange> have been slaughtered, and everything <transChange type="added">is</transChange> ready. Come to the wedding celebration!" '</verse>


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<verse num="5">But they paid no attention <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("paid no attention") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went away--this one to his own field, that one to his business.</verse>


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<verse num="6">And the others, seizing his slaves, mistreated <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and killed <transChange type="added">them</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="7">And the king was angry and sent his troops <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb</note> destroyed those murderers and burned their city.</verse>


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<verse num="8">Then he said to his slaves, 'The wedding celebration is ready, but those who had been invited were not worthy.</verse>


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<verse num="9">Therefore, go out to the <transChange type="added">places where</transChange> the roads exit the city and invite to the wedding celebration as many <transChange type="added">people</transChange> as you find.'</verse>


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<verse num="10">And those slaves went out into the roads <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> gathered everyone whom they found, both evil and good, and the wedding celebration was filled {with dinner guests}.<note>Literally "with those reclining at table"</note></verse>


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<verse num="11">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came in") which is understood as temporal</note> the king came in to see the {dinner guests},<note>Literally "ones reclining at table"</note> he saw a man there not dressed <transChange type="added">in</transChange> wedding clothes.</verse>


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<verse num="12">And he said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here, not having wedding clothes?' But {he could say nothing}.<note>Literally "he was silent"</note></verse>


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<verse num="13">Then the king said to the servants, 'Tie him up {hand and foot}<note>Literally "feet and hands"</note> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("tie") has been translated as a finite verb</note> throw him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!'</verse>


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<verse num="14">For many are called but few <transChange type="added">are</transChange> chosen." </verse>


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<verse num="15">Then the Pharisees went {and consulted}<note>Literally "took counsel"</note> so that they could entrap him with a statement.</verse>


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<verse num="16">And they sent their disciples to him with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and {you do not care what anyone thinks},<note>Literally "it is not a care to you concerning anyone"</note> {because you do not regard the opinion of people}.<note>Literally "because you do not look at the face of men"</note></verse>


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<verse num="17">Therefore tell us what you think. Is it permitted to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"</verse>


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<verse num="18">But <transChange type="added">because he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("knew") which is understood as causal</note> knew their maliciousness, Jesus said, "Hypocrites! Why are you testing me?</verse>


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<verse num="20">And he said to them, "Whose image and inscription <transChange type="added">is</transChange> this?"</verse>


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<verse num="21">They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Therefore give to Caesar the things of Caesar, and to God the things of God!"</verse>


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<verse num="22">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> heard <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they were astonished, and they left him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went away. </verse>


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<verse num="23">On that day Sadducees--who say there is no resurrection--came up to him and asked him,</verse>


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<verse num="24">saying, "Teacher, Moses said if someone dies without having children, his brother is to marry his wife and {father}<note>Literally "raise up"</note> descendants for his brother.</verse>


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<verse num="25">Now there were seven brothers with us. And the first died <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("getting married") which is understood as temporal</note> getting married, and <transChange type="added">because he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have") which is understood as causal</note> did not have descendants, he left his wife to his brother.</verse>


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<verse num="28">In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had her <transChange type="added">as wife</transChange>."<note>*The words "<transChange type="added">as wife</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied</note></verse>


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<verse num="29">But Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "You are mistaken, <transChange type="added">because</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("know") which is understood as causal</note> you do not know the scriptures or the power of God!</verse>


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<verse num="30">For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of God<note>Some manuscripts omit "of God"</note> in heaven.</verse>


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<verse num="31">Now concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God, who said,</verse>


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<verse num="32">"I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob"?<note>A quotation from Exod 3:6</note> He is not the God of the dead, but of the living!"</verse>


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<verse num="33">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> the crowds heard <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they were amazed at his teaching. </verse>


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<verse num="34">Now <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they assembled at the same <transChange type="added">place</transChange>.<note>Or "they assembled together"</note></verse>


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<verse num="35">And one of them, a legal expert, put a question to <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to test him:</verse>


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<verse num="36">"Teacher, which commandment <transChange type="added">is</transChange> greatest in the law?"</verse>


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<verse num="37">And he said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'<note>A quotation from Deut 6:5</note></verse>


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<verse num="39">And the second <transChange type="added">is</transChange> like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'<note>A quotation from Lev 19:18</note></verse>


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<verse num="41">Now <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("assembled")</note> the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus asked them,</verse>


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<verse num="42">saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "David's."</verse>


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<verse num="43">He said to them, "How then does David, by the Spirit, call him 'Lord,' saying, </verse>


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<verse num="44">'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet" '?<note>A quotation from Ps 110:1</note></verse>


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<verse num="46">And no one was able to answer him a word, nor did anyone dare from that day <transChange type="added">on</transChange> to ask him any more <transChange type="added">questions</transChange>.<note>*The word "<transChange type="added">questions</transChange>" is not in the Greek text but is implied</note> </verse>


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<verse num="3">Therefore do and observe everything that they tell you, but do not do as {they do},<note>Literally "their deeds"</note> for they tell <transChange type="added">others to do something</transChange><note>*The words "<transChange type="added">others to do something</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied</note> and do not do <transChange type="added">it themselves</transChange>.<note>*The words "<transChange type="added">it themselves</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied</note></verse>


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<verse num="4">And they tie up heavy burdens<note>Some manuscripts have "burdens that are heavy and hard to bear"</note> and put <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> on people's shoulders, but <transChange type="added">they</transChange> themselves are not willing with their finger to move them.</verse>


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<verse num="5">And they do all their deeds in order to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries broad and make their<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> tassels long.</verse>


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<verse num="6">And they love the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues</verse>


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<verse num="8">But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' because one is your teacher, and you are all brothers,</verse>


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<verse num="9">And do not call <transChange type="added">anyone</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> your father on earth, for one is your heavenly Father.</verse>


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<verse num="12">And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. </verse>


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<verse num="13">"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you shut the kingdom of heaven before people! For you do not enter, nor permit those wanting to go in<note>*Here the present tense has been translated as voluntative ("wanting to go in")</note> to enter.<note>The most important Greek manuscripts omit v. 14, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you devour widows' houses and for show you pray long prayers! Therefore you will receive the greater condemnation."</note> </verse>


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<verse num="15">"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you travel around the sea and the dry <transChange type="added">land</transChange> to make one convert, and when he becomes <transChange type="added">one</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> you make him twice as much a son of hell <transChange type="added">as</transChange> you <transChange type="added">are</transChange>! </verse>


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<verse num="16">"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing! But whoever swears by the gold of the temple is bound <transChange type="added">by his oath</transChange>.'<note>The phrase "<transChange type="added">by his oath</transChange>" is not in the Greek text but is implied</note></verse>


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<verse num="17">Fools and blind <transChange type="added">people</transChange>! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that makes the gold holy?</verse>


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<verse num="18">And, 'Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing! But whoever swears by the gift <transChange type="added">that is</transChange> on it is bound <transChange type="added">by his oath</transChange>.'<note>The phrase "<transChange type="added">by his oath</transChange>" is not in the Greek text but is implied</note></verse>


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<verse num="19">Blind <transChange type="added">people</transChange>! For which <transChange type="added">is</transChange> greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift holy?</verse>


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<verse num="20">Therefore the one who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything <transChange type="added">that is</transChange> on it.</verse>


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<verse num="21">And the one who swears by the temple swears by it and by the one who dwells <transChange type="added">in</transChange> it.</verse>


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<verse num="22">And the one who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by the one who sits on it. </verse>


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<verse num="23">"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you pay a tenth of mint and dill and cumin, and neglect the more important <transChange type="added">matters</transChange> of the law--justice and mercy and faithfulness! It was necessary<note>Some manuscripts have "But it was necessary"</note> to do these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> {while not neglecting those}.<note>Literally "and those not to neglect"</note></verse>


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<verse num="25">"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence!</verse>


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<verse num="26">Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the dish,<note>Some manuscripts omit "and the dish"</note> so that the outside of it may become clean also. </verse>


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<verse num="27">"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and of everything unclean!</verse>


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<verse num="28">In the <transChange type="added">same</transChange> way, on the outside you also appear righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. </verse>


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<verse num="29">"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous,</verse>


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<verse num="30">and you say, 'If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in the blood of the prophets!'</verse>


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<verse num="31">Thus you testify against yourselves that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets!</verse>


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<verse num="33">Serpents! Offspring of vipers! How will you escape from the condemnation to hell?</verse>


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<verse num="34">For this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange>, behold, I am sending to you prophets and wise men and scribes. <transChange type="added">Some</transChange> of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues and will pursue from town to town,</verse>


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<verse num="35">so that upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on the earth from the blood of righteous Abel up to the blood of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.</verse>


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<verse num="36">Truly I say to you, all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> will come upon this generation! </verse>


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<verse num="37">"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How many times I wanted to gather your children together {the way}<note>Literally "in the manner in which"</note> a hen gathers her young together under <transChange type="added">her</transChange><note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> wings, and you were not willing!</verse>


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<verse num="39">For I tell you, you will never see me from now <transChange type="added">on</transChange> until you say, </verse>


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<verse num="1">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange> Jesus went out of the temple <transChange type="added">courts</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">courts</transChange>" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself</note> he was going along, and his disciples came up to point out to him the buildings of the temple.</verse>


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<verse num="2">But he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "Do you not see all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>? Truly I say to you, not <transChange type="added">one</transChange> stone will be left here on <transChange type="added">another</transChange> stone that will not be thrown down!" </verse>


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<verse num="3">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was sitting")</note> he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came up to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> happen, and what <transChange type="added">will be</transChange> the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"</verse>


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<verse num="4">And Jesus answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "Watch out that no one deceives you!</verse>


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<verse num="5">For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will deceive many.</verse>


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<verse num="6">And you are going to hear about wars and rumors of wars. See to it that you are not alarmed, for this must happen, but the end is not yet.</verse>


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<verse num="7">For nation will rise up against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in <transChange type="added">various</transChange> places.<note>Or "in place after place"</note></verse>


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<verse num="8">But all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> <transChange type="added">are</transChange> the beginning of birth pains. </verse>


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<verse num="9">"Then they will hand you over to persecution and will kill you, and you will be hated by all the nations<note>Or "Gentiles"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context</note> because of my name.</verse>


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<verse num="10">And then many will be led into sin and will betray one another and will hate one another,</verse>


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<verse num="14">And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed in the whole inhabited earth for a testimony to all the nations,<note>Or "Gentiles"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context</note> and then the end will come. </verse>


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<verse num="15">"So when you see the abomination of desolation<note>An allusion to Dan 9:27</note> spoken about by the prophet Daniel standing in the holy place" (let the one who reads understand),</verse>


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<verse num="17">The one who is on his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> housetop must not come down to take things out of his house,</verse>


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<verse num="19">And woe to those {who are pregnant}<note>Literally "who have in the womb"</note> and to those who are nursing <transChange type="added">their babies</transChange><note>*The words "<transChange type="added">their babies</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are supplied as a necessary clarification</note> in those days!</verse>


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<verse num="21">For at that time there will be great tribulation, such as has not happened from the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will happen.</verse>


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<verse num="22">And unless those days had been shortened, {no human being would be saved}.<note>Literally "every flesh would not be saved"</note> But for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened. </verse>


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<verse num="23">"At that time if anyone should say to you, 'Behold, here <transChange type="added">is</transChange> the Christ,' or 'Here <transChange type="added">he is</transChange>,' do not believe <transChange type="added">him</transChange>!<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="24">For false messiahs and false prophets will appear, and will produce great signs and wonders in order to deceive, if possible, even the elect.</verse>


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<verse num="26">Therefore if they say to you, 'Behold, he is in the wilderness,' do not go out, <transChange type="added">or</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">or</transChange>" is supplied because of English style</note> 'Behold, he is in the inner rooms,' do not believe <transChange type="added">it</transChange>!<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="27">For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so the coming of the Son of Man will be.</verse>


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<verse num="30">And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven,<note>Or "the sky"</note> and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man arriving on the clouds of heaven<note>Or "the sky"</note> with power and great glory.</verse>


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<verse num="31">And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect together from the four winds, from <transChange type="added">one</transChange> end of heaven<note>Or "of the sky"</note> to the <transChange type="added">other</transChange> end of it. </verse>


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<verse num="32">"Now learn the parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch has already become tender and puts forth its<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> leaves, you know that summer <transChange type="added">is</transChange> near.</verse>


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<verse num="33">So also you, when you see all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>, know<note>Or "you know"</note> that he is near, at the door.</verse>


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<verse num="34">Truly I say to you that this generation will never pass away until all these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> take place!</verse>


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<verse num="36">"But concerning that day and hour no one knows--not even the angels of heaven nor the Son--except the Father alone.</verse>


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<verse num="37">For just as the days of Noah <transChange type="added">were</transChange>, so the coming of the Son of Man will be.</verse>


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<verse num="38">For as in the days<note>Some manuscripts have "those days"</note> before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered into the ark.</verse>


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<verse num="39">And they did not know <transChange type="added">anything</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> until the deluge came and swept <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> all away. So also the coming of the Son of Man will be.</verse>


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<verse num="42">Therefore be on the alert, because you do not know what day your Lord is coming!</verse>


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<verse num="43">But understand this: that if the master of the house had known what watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.</verse>


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<verse num="44">For this <transChange type="added">reason</transChange> you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not think <transChange type="added">he will come</transChange>.<note>*The words "<transChange type="added">he will come</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied</note> </verse>


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<verse num="45">"Who then is the faithful and wise slave whom the master has put in charge of his household slaves to give them their<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> food at the right time?</verse>


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<verse num="46">Blessed <transChange type="added">is</transChange> that slave whom his master will find so doing <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("comes back") which is understood as temporal</note> comes back.</verse>


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<verse num="48">But if that evil slave should say {to himself},<note>Literally "in his heart"</note> 'My master is staying away for a long time,'</verse>


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<verse num="50">the master of that slave will come on a day that he does not expect and at an hour that he does not know,</verse>


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<verse num="51">and will cut him in two and assign his place with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth! </verse>


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<verse num="1">"Then the kingdom of heaven may be compared to ten virgins who took their lamps <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went out to meet the bridegroom.</verse>


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<verse num="2">Now five of them were foolish and five <transChange type="added">were</transChange> wise.</verse>


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<verse num="3">For <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("took") which is understood as temporal</note> the foolish ones took their lamps, they did not take olive oil with them.</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="5">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was delayed")</note> the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to sleep", "fell asleep")</note></verse>


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<verse num="6">But in the middle of the night there was a shout, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'</verse>


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<verse num="8">And the foolish ones said to the wise ones, 'Give us <transChange type="added">some</transChange> of your olive oil, because our lamps are going out!'</verse>


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<verse num="9">But the wise ones answered saying, "Certainly there will never be enough for us and for you! Go instead to those who sell <transChange type="added">olive oil</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and buy <transChange type="added">some</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> for yourselves.'</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="10">But <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had gone away")</note> they had gone away to buy <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went inside with him to the wedding celebration, and the door was shut.</verse>


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<verse num="11">And later the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, lord, open <transChange type="added">the door</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> for us!'</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="12">But he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you!'</verse>


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<verse num="14">For <transChange type="added">it is</transChange> like a man going on a journey. He summoned his own slaves and handed over his property to them.</verse>


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<verse num="15">And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to each one according to his own ability, and he went on a journey immediately.</verse>


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<verse num="16">The one who had received the five talents went out <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> traded with them and gained five more.</verse>


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<verse num="17">In the same way the one <transChange type="added">who had</transChange> the two gained two more.</verse>


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<verse num="18">But the one who had received the one went away <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb</note> dug up the ground and hid his master's money.</verse>


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<verse num="19">Now after a long time, the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="20">And the one who had received the five talents came up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> brought five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me five talents. See, I have gained five more talents!'</verse>


book: Matt
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<verse num="21">His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few <transChange type="added">things</transChange>; I will put you <transChange type="added">in charge</transChange> over many <transChange type="added">things</transChange>. Enter into the joy of your master!'</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="22">And the one <transChange type="added">who had</transChange> the two talents also came up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, 'Master, you handed over to me two talents. See, I have gained two talents more!'</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="23">His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few <transChange type="added">things</transChange>; I will put you <transChange type="added">in charge</transChange> over many <transChange type="added">things</transChange>. Enter into the joy of your master!'</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="24">And the one who had received the one talent came up also <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, 'Master, <transChange type="added">because I</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("knew") which is understood as causal</note> knew you, that you are a hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering from where you did not scatter <transChange type="added">seed</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="25">And <transChange type="added">because I</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was afraid") which is understood as causal</note> was afraid, I went away <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb</note> hid your talent in the ground. See, you have <transChange type="added">what is</transChange> yours!'</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="26">But his master answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, 'Evil and lazy slave! You knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather from where I did not scatter <transChange type="added">seed</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="27">Then you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and <transChange type="added">when I</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("returned") which is understood as temporal</note> returned I would have gotten back <transChange type="added">what was</transChange> mine with interest!</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="28">Therefore take the talent from him and give <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to the one who has the ten talents.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="29">For to everyone who has, <transChange type="added">more</transChange> will be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.</verse>


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content:
<verse num="30">And throw the worthless slave into the outer darkness--in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!' </verse>


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<verse num="31">Now when the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.</verse>


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<verse num="32">And all the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate them from one another like a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.</verse>


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<verse num="34">Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, <transChange type="added">you</transChange> who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world!</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="35">For I was hungry and you gave me <transChange type="added">something</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me <transChange type="added">something</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me as a guest,</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="36">I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you cared for me, I was in prison and you came to me.'</verse>


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content:
<verse num="37">Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed <transChange type="added">you</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> or thirsty and give <transChange type="added">you something</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to drink?</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="38">And when did we see you a stranger and welcome <transChange type="added">you</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> as a guest, or naked and clothe <transChange type="added">you</transChange>?<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="40">And the king will answer <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("will answer") has been translated as a finite verb</note> say to them, 'Truly I say to you, in as much as you did <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to me.'</verse>


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content:
<verse num="41">Then he will also say to those on <transChange type="added">his</transChange> left, 'Depart from me, <transChange type="added">you</transChange> accursed ones, into the eternal fire that has been prepared for the devil and his angels!</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="42">For I was hungry and you did not give me <transChange type="added">anything</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to eat, I was thirsty and you did not give me <transChange type="added">anything</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to drink,</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="43">I was a stranger and you did not welcome me as a guest, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not care for me.'</verse>


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content:
<verse num="44">Then they will also answer, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and not serve you?'</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="45">Then he will answer them, saying, 'Truly I say to you, in as much as you did not do <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to one of the least of these, you did not do <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to me.'</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="46">And these will depart into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." </verse>


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<verse num="1">And it happened that when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples,</verse>


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content:
<verse num="2">"You know that after two days the Passover takes place, and the Son of Man will be handed over<note>Or "will be delivered up"</note> in order to be crucified." </verse>


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content:
<verse num="3">Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas,</verse>


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<verse num="4">and plotted in order that they could arrest Jesus by stealth and kill <transChange type="added">him</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="5">But they were saying, "Not during the feast, so that there will not be an uproar among the people." </verse>


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content:
<verse num="6">Now <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was")</note> Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="7">a woman came up to him holding an alabaster flask of very expensive perfumed oil, and poured <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> out on his head <transChange type="added">while he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was reclining at table")</note> was reclining at table.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="8">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> the disciples saw <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they were indignant, saying, "{Why}<note>Literally "for what" <transChange type="added">reason</transChange></note> this waste?</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="10">But Jesus, knowing <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> said to them, "Why do you cause trouble for the woman? For she has done a good deed for me.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="12">For <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("poured") which is understood as temporal</note> this woman poured this ointment on my body, she did <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> in order to prepare me for burial.</verse>


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<verse num="13">Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told in memory of her." </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="14">Then one of the twelve, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="15"><transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the participle in the previous verse ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "What are you willing to give me if I in turn deliver him to you?" So they set out for him thirty silver coins.</verse>


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<verse num="16">And from that time on, he began seeking a favorable opportunity in order that he could betray him. </verse>


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content:
<verse num="17">Now on the first <transChange type="added">day</transChange><note>*Here the word "<transChange type="added">day</transChange>" is not in the Greek text but is implied</note> of the feast of Unleavened Bread the disciples came up to Jesus, saying, "Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?"</verse>


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<verse num="18">And he said, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is near. I am celebrating the Passover with you with my disciples." '</verse>


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<verse num="19">And the disciples did as Jesus directed them, and they prepared the Passover.</verse>


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content:
<verse num="20">And <transChange type="added">when it</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was")</note> was evening, he was reclining at table with the twelve disciples.<note>Some manuscripts omit "disciples"</note></verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="21">And <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were eating")</note> they were eating he said, "Truly I say to you, that one of you will betray me."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="22">And greatly distressed, each one began to say to him, "{Surely I am not he, am I},<note>Literally "surely I am not"; the negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by "am I"</note> Lord?"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="23">And he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "The one who dips his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hand in the bowl with me--this one will betray me.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="24">The Son of Man is going just as it is written about him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for him if that man had not been born."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="25">And Judas, the one who was betraying him, answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "{Surely I am not he, am I},<note>Literally "surely I am not"; the negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by "am I"</note> Rabbi?" He said to him, "You have said <transChange type="added">it</transChange>."<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="26">Now <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were eating")</note> they were eating Jesus took bread and, <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("giving thanks") which is understood as temporal</note> giving thanks, he broke <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and giving <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to the disciples, he said, "Take, eat, this is my body."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="27">And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("taking") which is understood as temporal</note> taking the cup and giving thanks he gave <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you,</verse>


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content:
<verse num="28">for this is my blood of the covenant which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="29">But I tell you, from now <transChange type="added">on</transChange> I will never drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="30">And <transChange type="added">after they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had sung the hymn") which is understood as temporal</note> had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="31">Then Jesus said to them, "You will all fall away because of me during this night, for it is written, </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="33">But Peter answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "If they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away!"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="34">Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you that during this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times!"</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="35">Peter said to him, "Even if it is necessary for me to die with you, I will never deny you!" And all the disciples said the same <transChange type="added">thing</transChange>. </verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="36">Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb</note> pray."</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="37">And taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be distressed and troubled.</verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="38">Then he said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me."</verse>


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content:
<verse num="39">And going forward a little he fell down on his face, praying and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as you <transChange type="added">will</transChange>."<note>*Here the verb "<transChange type="added">will</transChange>" is an understood repetition of the verb earlier in this verse</note></verse>


book: Matt
content:
<verse num="40">And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "So, were you not able to stay awake with me one hour?</verse>


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<verse num="41">Stay awake and pray that you will not enter into temptation. The spirit <transChange type="added">is</transChange> willing, but the flesh <transChange type="added">is</transChange> weak!"</verse>


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<verse num="42">Again for the second time he went away <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb</note> prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will must be done."</verse>


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<verse num="43">And he came again <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came again") has been translated as a finite verb</note> found them sleeping, {for they could not keep their eyes open}.<note>Literally "for their eyes were weighed down"</note></verse>


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<verse num="44">And leaving them again, he went away <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb</note> prayed for the third <transChange type="added">time</transChange>, saying the same thing again.</verse>


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<verse num="45">Then he came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.</verse>


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<verse num="47">And <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was ... speaking")</note> he was still speaking, behold, Judas--one of the twelve--arrived, and with him a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.</verse>


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<verse num="48">Now the one who was betraying him had given them a sign, saying, "<transChange type="added">The one</transChange> whom I kiss--he is <transChange type="added">the one</transChange>.<note>*Here the predicate nominative ("<transChange type="added">the one</transChange>") is implied</note> Arrest him!"</verse>


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<verse num="49">And he came up to Jesus immediately <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Greetings, Rabbi," and kissed him.</verse>


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<verse num="50">And Jesus said to him, "Friend, <transChange type="added">do that</transChange><note>*The words "<transChange type="added">do that</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied</note> for which you have come."<note>The meaning of this phrase is disputed: (1) some take it as a declarative (as in the translation); (2) others understand it as some form of a question, often with supplied words: (a) "Friend, <transChange type="added">are you misusing the kiss</transChange> for that <transChange type="added">purpose</transChange> for which you are here?" (b) "Friend, in connection with that for which you have appeared <transChange type="added">do you kiss me</transChange>?" (c) "Friend, are you here for this purpose?" (d) "Friend, what are you here for?"; this last option, though often suggested, is doubtful because of lack of evidence for the relative pronoun used as an interrogative in direct questions</note> Then they came up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> laid hands on Jesus and arrested him. </verse>


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<verse num="51">And behold, one of those with Jesus extended his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hand <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("extended") has been translated as a finite verb</note> drew his sword, and striking the slave of the high priest, cut off his ear.</verse>


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<verse num="52">Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place! For all who take up the sword will die by the sword.</verse>


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<verse num="53">Or do you think that I cannot call upon my Father, and he would put at my disposal at once more than twelve legions of angels?</verse>


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<verse num="54">How then would the scriptures be fulfilled that it must happen in this way?" </verse>


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<verse num="55">At that time Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out with swords and clubs, as against a robber, to arrest me? Every day in the temple <transChange type="added">courts</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">courts</transChange>" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself</note> I sat teaching, and you did not arrest me!</verse>


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<verse num="56">But all this has happened in order that the scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled." Then the disciples all abandoned him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("abandoned") has been translated as a finite verb</note> fled. </verse>


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<verse num="57">Now those who had arrested Jesus led <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.</verse>


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<verse num="58">But Peter was following him from a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest. And he went inside <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> was sitting with the officers to see the outcome.</verse>


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<verse num="59">Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus in order that they could put him to death.</verse>


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<verse num="60">And they did not find <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> <transChange type="added">although</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">although</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came forward") which is understood as concessive</note> many false witnesses came forward. And finally two came forward</verse>


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<verse num="61"><transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the participle in the previous verse ("came forward") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> within three days.'"</verse>


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<verse num="62">And the high priest stood up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to him, "Do you reply nothing? What are these <transChange type="added">people</transChange> testifying against you?"</verse>


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<verse num="63">But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, "I put you under oath by the living God, that you tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God!"</verse>


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<verse num="64">Jesus said to him, "You have said <transChange type="added">it</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> But I tell you, from now <transChange type="added">on</transChange> you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power<note>An indirect way of referring to God</note> and coming on the clouds of heaven."</verse>


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<verse num="65">Then the high priest tore his robes, saying, "He has blasphemed! What further need do we have of witnesses? Behold, you have just now heard the blasphemy!</verse>


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<verse num="66">What do you think?" And they answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "{He deserves death}!"<note>Literally "he is deserving of death"</note></verse>


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<verse num="67">Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists, and they slapped <transChange type="added">him</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="68">saying, "Prophesy for us, <transChange type="added">you</transChange> Christ! Who is it who hit you?" </verse>


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<verse num="69">Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a female slave came up to him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "You also were with Jesus the Galilean."</verse>


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<verse num="70">But he denied <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> in the presence of <transChange type="added">them</transChange> all, saying, "I do not know what you mean!"</verse>


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<verse num="71">And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("went out") which is understood as temporal</note> went out to the gateway, another <transChange type="added">female slave</transChange><note>The words "<transChange type="added">female slave</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied by the feminine singular form</note> saw him and said to those <transChange type="added">who were</transChange> there, "This man was with Jesus the Nazarene."</verse>


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<verse num="72">And again he denied <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> with an oath, "I do not know the man!"</verse>


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<verse num="73">And after a little <transChange type="added">while</transChange> those who were standing there came up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to Peter, "You really are <transChange type="added">one</transChange> of them also, because even your accent {reveals who you are}."<note>Literally "makes you evident"</note></verse>


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<verse num="74">Then he began to curse and to swear with an oath, "I do not know the man!" And immediately a rooster crowed.</verse>


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<verse num="75">And Peter remembered the statement Jesus had said, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times," and he went outside <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> wept bitterly. </verse>


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<verse num="1">Now <transChange type="added">when it</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was")</note> was early morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus in order to put him to death.</verse>


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<verse num="2">And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("tying") which is understood as temporal</note> tying him up, they led <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> away and handed <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> over to Pilate the governor. </verse>


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<verse num="3">Then <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> Judas, the one who had betrayed him, saw that he had been condemned, he regretted <transChange type="added">what he had done</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("regretted") has been translated as a finite verb</note> returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and elders,</verse>


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<verse num="4">saying, "I have sinned <transChange type="added">by</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">by</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("betraying") which is understood as means</note> betraying innocent blood!" But they said, "What <transChange type="added">is that</transChange> to us? You see to <transChange type="added">it</transChange>!"<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="5">And throwing the silver coins into the temple he departed. And he went away <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb</note> hanged himself.</verse>


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<verse num="6">But the chief priests took the silver coins <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "It is not permitted to put them into the temple treasury, because it is {blood money}."<note>Literally "the price of blood"</note></verse>


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<verse num="7">And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("taking") which is understood as temporal</note> taking counsel, they purchased {with}<note>Literally "for"</note> them the Potter's Field, for a burial place for strangers.</verse>


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<verse num="9">Then what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled, who said, "And they took the thirty silver coins, the price of the one who had been priced, <transChange type="added">on</transChange> whom a price had been set by the sons of Israel,</verse>


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<verse num="10">and they gave them for the potter's field, just as the Lord directed me."<note>A quotation from various passages in Jeremiah including 18:2-6; 19:1-13; 32:6-15; see also Zech 11:12-13</note> </verse>


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<verse num="11">So Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, saying, "Are you the king of the Jews?" And Jesus said, "You say <transChange type="added">so</transChange>."</verse>


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<verse num="12">And {when he was being accused}<note>Literally "in the him being accused"</note> by the chief priests and elders he answered nothing.</verse>


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<verse num="13">Then Pilate said to him, "Do you not hear how many <transChange type="added">things</transChange> they are testifying against you?"</verse>


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<verse num="14">And he did not reply to him, not even with reference to one statement, so that the governor was very astonished. </verse>


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<verse num="15">Now at each feast, the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd--the one whom they wanted.</verse>


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<verse num="16">And at that time they had a notorious prisoner named Jesus<note>Although many manuscripts omit "Jesus" here, it is so hard to explain why a scribe would have added it that the reading is probably original</note> Barabbas.<note>"Barabbas" means "son of the father" in Aramaic</note></verse>


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<verse num="17">So <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had assembled")</note> they had assembled, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you--Jesus<note>Although many manuscripts omit "Jesus" here, it is so hard to explain why a scribe would have added it that the reading is probably original</note> Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?"</verse>


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<verse num="19">And <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was sitting")</note> he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent <transChange type="added">a message</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to him, saying, "{Have nothing to do with that righteous man},<note>Literally "nothing to you and to that righteous man"</note> for I have suffered much as a result of a dream today because of him.")</verse>


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<verse num="20">But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should ask for Barabbas and put Jesus to death.</verse>


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<verse num="21">So the governor answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" And they said, "Barabbas!"</verse>


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<verse num="22">Pilate said to them, "What then should I do <transChange type="added">with</transChange> Jesus, the one who is called Christ?" They all said, "Let him be crucified!"</verse>


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<verse num="23">And he said, "Why? What wrong has he done?" But they began to shout<note>*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to shout")</note> even louder, saying, "Let him be crucified!" </verse>


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<verse num="24">So Pilate, <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but instead an uproar was developing, took water <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb</note> washed his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this man. You see to <transChange type="added">it</transChange>!"<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="25">And all the people answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "His blood <transChange type="added">be</transChange> on us and on our children!"</verse>


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<verse num="26">Then he released Barabbas for them, but <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("flogged") which is understood as temporal</note> he had Jesus flogged, he handed <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> over so that he could be crucified. </verse>


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<verse num="27">Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor's residence <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb</note> gathered the whole cohort to him.</verse>


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<verse num="28">And they stripped him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("stripped") has been translated as a finite verb</note> put a scarlet military cloak around him,</verse>


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<verse num="29">and weaving a crown of thorns, they put <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> on his head, and <transChange type="added">put</transChange><note>This is an understood repetition of the verb from earlier in the verse</note> a reed in his right hand. And kneeling down before him, they mocked him, saying, "Hail, king of the Jews!"</verse>


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<verse num="30">And they spat on him <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("spat") has been translated as a finite verb</note> took the reed and repeatedly struck<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as iterative here ("repeatedly struck")</note> <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> on his head.</verse>


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<verse num="31">And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the military cloak and put his <transChange type="added">own</transChange> clothes on him, and led him away in order to crucify <transChange type="added">him</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> </verse>


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<verse num="32">And <transChange type="added">as they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were going out") which is understood as temporal</note> were going out, they found a man of Cyrene {named}<note>Literally "by name"</note> Simon. They forced this man to carry his cross.</verse>


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<verse num="33">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal</note> came to a place called Golgotha (which {means Place of a Skull}),<note>Literally "is called Place of a Skull"</note></verse>


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<verse num="34">they gave him wine mixed with gall to drink, and <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("tasted") which is understood as temporal</note> tasted <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> he did not want to drink <transChange type="added">it</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="35">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had crucified") which is understood as temporal</note> had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves<note>*Here "among themselves" reflects the middle voice of the verb "divided"</note> <transChange type="added">by</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">by</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("casting") which is understood as means</note> casting lots.</verse>


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<verse num="36">And they sat down <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("sat down") has been translated as a finite verb</note> were watching over him there.</verse>


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<verse num="37">And they put above his head the charge against him {in writing}:<note>Literally "written"</note> "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews."</verse>


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<verse num="38">Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on <transChange type="added">his</transChange> right and one on <transChange type="added">his</transChange> left.</verse>


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<verse num="40">and saying, "The one who would destroy the temple and rebuild <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!"</verse>


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<verse num="41">In the same way also the chief priests, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking <transChange type="added">him</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> saying,</verse>


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<verse num="42">"He saved others; he is not able to save himself! He is the king of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him!</verse>


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<verse num="43">He trusts in God; let him deliver him now if he wants to,<note>Or "let him deliver <transChange type="added">him</transChange> now if he wants him"</note> because he said, 'I am the Son of God'!"</verse>


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<verse num="44">And in the same <transChange type="added">way</transChange> even the robbers who were crucified with him were reviling him. </verse>


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<verse num="45">Now from the sixth hour, darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.</verse>


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<verse num="46">And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" (that is, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?")<note>A quotation from Ps 22:1</note></verse>


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<verse num="47">And some of those who were standing there, <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> heard <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> said, "This man is summoning Elijah!"</verse>


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<verse num="48">And immediately one of them ran and took a sponge and filled <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> with sour wine and put <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> on a reed <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participles ("ran ... took ... filled ... put") have been translated as finite verbs</note> gave <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to him to drink.</verse>


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<verse num="49">But the others said, "Leave <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> alone! let us see if Elijah is coming to save him."</verse>


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<verse num="50">And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("cried out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> gave up his<note>*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> spirit.</verse>


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<verse num="51">And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth shook and the rocks were split.</verse>


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<verse num="52">And the tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised,</verse>


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<verse num="53">and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. </verse>


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<verse num="54">Now the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus, <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw the earthquake and the things that took place, were extremely frightened, saying, "Truly this man was God's Son!"</verse>


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<verse num="55">And there were many women there, observing from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him,</verse>


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<verse num="56">among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. </verse>


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<verse num="57">Now <transChange type="added">when it</transChange> was evening, a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph came, who also was a disciple of Jesus himself.</verse>


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<verse num="58">This man approached Pilate <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb</note> asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to be given <transChange type="added">to him</transChange>.<note>*The words "<transChange type="added">to him</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied</note></verse>


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<verse num="59">And Joseph took the body <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb</note> wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,</verse>


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<verse num="60">and placed it in his <transChange type="added">own</transChange> new tomb that he had cut in the rock. And he rolled a large stone to the entrance of the tomb <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("rolled") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went away.</verse>


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<verse num="61">Now Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the tomb. </verse>


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<verse num="62">Now <transChange type="added">on</transChange> the next day, which is after the day of preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate,</verse>


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<verse num="63">saying, "Sir, we remember that <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("alive") which is understood as temporal</note> that deceiver was still alive he said, 'After three days I will rise.'</verse>


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<verse num="64">Therefore give orders that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples come <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("come") has been translated as a finite verb</note> steal him and tell the people, 'He has been raised from the dead,' and the last deception will be worse than the first."</verse>


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<verse num="65">Pilate said to them, "You have a guard of soldiers. Go, make <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> as secure as you know how."</verse>


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<verse num="66">So they went with the guard of soldiers <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> made the tomb secure <transChange type="added">by</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">by</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sealing") which is understood as means</note> sealing the stone. </verse>


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<verse num="1">Now after the Sabbath, at the dawning on the first <transChange type="added">day</transChange> of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to view the tomb.</verse>


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<verse num="2">And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participles ("descended" and "came up") have been translated as finite verbs</note> rolled away the stone and sat down<note>Or "was sitting"; here "sat down" reflects an ingressive nuance (beginning of a process or entry into a state) in the translation of the imperfect verb</note> on it.</verse>


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<verse num="5">But the angel answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.</verse>


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<verse num="6">He is not here, for he has been raised, just as he said. Come, see the place where he was lying.</verse>


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<verse num="7">And go quickly, tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and behold, he is going ahead of you into Galilee. You will see him there.' Behold, I have told you."</verse>


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<verse num="8">And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb</note> ran to tell his disciples.</verse>


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<verse num="9">And behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Greetings!" And they came up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> took hold of his feet and worshiped him.</verse>


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<verse num="10">Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid! Go tell my brothers that they should go to Galilee, and there they will see me." </verse>


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<verse num="11">And <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going")</note> they were going, behold, some of the guard of soldiers went into the city <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.</verse>


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<verse num="12">And <transChange type="added">after they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had assembled") which is understood as temporal</note> had assembled with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a rather large sum of money to the soldiers,</verse>


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<verse num="13">telling <transChange type="added">them</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> "Say 'His disciples came during the night <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> stole him <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were sleeping")</note> we were sleeping.'</verse>


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<verse num="14">And if this <transChange type="added">matter</transChange> is heard before the governor, we will satisfy him and {keep you out of trouble}."<note>Literally "make you free from care"</note></verse>


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<verse num="15">So they took the money <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb</note> did as they were told, and spread abroad this report among the Jews until this very day. </verse>


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<verse num="16">So the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated for them.</verse>


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<verse num="17">And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw him, they worshiped <transChange type="added">him</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> but some doubted.</verse>


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<verse num="18">And Jesus approached <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb</note> spoke to them, saying, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.</verse>


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<verse num="19">Therefore, go<note>*As a participle of attendant circumstance this participle carries imperatival force picked up from the main verb ("make disciples")</note> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb</note> make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,</verse>


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<verse num="20">teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the age." </verse>


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<verse num="1">The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ.<note>Some manuscripts add "the Son of God"</note></verse>


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<verse num="3">the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths!'"<note>A quotation from Isa 40:3</note></verse>


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<verse num="4">John was there baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming<note>Some manuscripts have "and proclaiming"</note> a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.</verse>


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<verse num="5">And all the Judean region and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem went out to him and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.</verse>


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<verse num="6">And John was dressed in camel's hair and a belt made of leather around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.</verse>


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<verse num="7">And he was preaching, saying, "One <transChange type="added">who is</transChange> more powerful than I is coming after me, of whom I am not worthy to bend down <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("bend down") has been translated as an infinitive</note> untie the strap of his sandals.</verse>


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<verse num="9">And it happened that in those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John.</verse>


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<verse num="10">And immediately <transChange type="added">as he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was coming up") which is understood as temporal</note> was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens being split apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.</verse>


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<verse num="11">And a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." </verse>


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<verse num="13">And he was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him. </verse>


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<verse num="14">And after<note>Some manuscripts have "Now after"</note> John {had been taken into custody},<note>Literally "had been handed over"</note> Jesus went into Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God</verse>


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<verse num="15">and saying, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the gospel!" </verse>


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<verse num="16">And <transChange type="added">as he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was passing by") which is understood as temporal</note> was passing by along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simon's brother, casting <transChange type="added">a net</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> into the sea (for they were fishermen).</verse>


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<verse num="17">And Jesus said to them, "{Follow}<note>Literally "come after"</note> me and I will make you become fishers of people."</verse>


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<verse num="18">And immediately they left their nets <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb</note> followed him.</verse>


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<verse num="19">And going on a little <transChange type="added">farther</transChange>, he saw James the <transChange type="added">son</transChange> of Zebedee and his brother John, and they <transChange type="added">were</transChange> in the boat mending the nets.</verse>


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<verse num="20">And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went away after him.</verse>


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<verse num="21">And they went into Capernaum and immediately on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue.<note>Some manuscripts have "he went into the synagogue and began to teach"</note> </verse>


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<verse num="22">And they were amazed at his teaching, because he was teaching them like one who had authority, and not like the scribes.</verse>


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<verse num="23">And so then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,</verse>


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<verse num="24">saying, "{Leave us alone},<note>Literally "what to us and to you"</note> Jesus the Nazarene! Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!"</verse>


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<verse num="26">And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("convulsing") which is understood as temporal</note> convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, the unclean spirit came out of him.</verse>


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<verse num="27">And they were all amazed, so that <transChange type="added">they began</transChange> to discuss with one another, saying, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He even commands the unclean spirits and they obey him."</verse>


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<verse num="28">And the report about him then went out everywhere in the whole surrounding region of Galilee. </verse>


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<verse num="29">And so then he departed from the synagogue <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb</note> came into the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.</verse>


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<verse num="30">Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying down, suffering with a fever, and at once they told him about her.</verse>


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<verse num="31">And he came <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb</note> raised her up <transChange type="added">by</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">by</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("taking hold of") which is understood as means</note> taking hold of her<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hand, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them. </verse>


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<verse num="32">Now <transChange type="added">when it</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was")</note> was evening, when the sun had set, they began bringing<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began bringing")</note> to him all those {who were sick}<note>Literally "who were having badly"</note> and those who were demon-possessed.</verse>


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<verse num="34">And he healed many {who were sick}<note>Literally "who were having badly"</note> with various diseases and expelled many demons. And he did not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. </verse>


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<verse num="35">And getting up early in the morning <transChange type="added">while it was</transChange> very dark, he departed and went to a deserted place, and there he was praying.</verse>


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<verse num="36">And Simon and those <transChange type="added">who were</transChange> with him searched diligently for him.</verse>


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<verse num="38">And he said to them, "Let us go elsewhere, into the neighboring rural towns, so that I can preach there also, because I have come out for this <transChange type="added">very</transChange> reason."</verse>


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<verse num="39">And he went into all Galilee preaching in their synagogues and expelling demons. </verse>


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<verse num="40">And a leper came to him, entreating him and kneeling down, saying<note>Some manuscripts have "and saying"</note> to him, "If you are willing, you are able to make me clean."</verse>


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<verse num="41">And becoming angry,<note>Some manuscripts have "having compassion"</note> he stretched out his hand <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("stretched out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> touched <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note>, and said to him, "I am willing; be made clean."</verse>


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<verse num="44">And he said to him, "See to it that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and bring for your cleansing <transChange type="added">the things</transChange> which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.</verse>


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<verse num="45">But he went out <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> began to proclaim <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> freely and to spread abroad the account, so that he was no longer able to enter publicly into a town. But he was staying outside in deserted places, and they were coming to him from all directions. </verse>


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<verse num="1">And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("entered") which is understood as temporal</note> entered again into Capernaum after <transChange type="added">some</transChange> days, it became known that he was at home.</verse>


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<verse num="2">And many had gathered, so that <transChange type="added">there was</transChange> no longer room, not even at the door, and he was speaking the word to them.</verse>


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<verse num="3">And they came bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four <transChange type="added">of them</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="4">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("able") which is understood as temporal</note> they were not able to bring <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to him because of the crowd, they removed the roof where he was. And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("digging through") which is understood as temporal</note> digging through, they lowered the stretcher on which the paralytic was lying.</verse>


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<verse num="5">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Child, your sins are forgiven." </verse>


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<verse num="7">"Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who is able to forgive sins except God alone?"</verse>


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<verse num="8">And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they were reasoning like this within themselves, said to them, "Why are you considering these <transChange type="added">things</transChange> in your hearts?</verse>


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<verse num="9">Which is easier to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Get up and pick up your stretcher and walk'?</verse>


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<verse num="10">But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,"--he said to the paralytic--</verse>


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<verse num="12">And he got up and immediately picked up his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> stretcher <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("picked up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> went out in front of <transChange type="added">them</transChange> all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen <transChange type="added">anything</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> like this!" </verse>


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<verse num="13">And he went out again beside the sea,<note>That is, the Sea of Galilee</note> and all the crowd was coming to him, and he began to teach<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to teach")</note> them.</verse>


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<verse num="14">And <transChange type="added">as he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was passing by") which is understood as temporal</note> was passing by, he saw Levi the <transChange type="added">son</transChange> of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, "Follow me!" And he stood up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> followed him. </verse>


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<verse num="15">And it happened that he {was dining}<note>Literally "was reclining for a meal"</note> in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners {were dining with}<note>Literally "were reclining at table with"</note> Jesus and his disciples, for there were many and they were following him.</verse>


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<verse num="16">And the scribes of the Pharisees, <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, began to say<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to say")</note> to his disciples, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?"</verse>


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<verse num="17">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> Jesus heard <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note>, he said to them, "Those who are healthy do not have need of a physician, but those {who are sick}.<note>Literally "having badly"</note> I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." </verse>


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<verse num="18">And John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, and they came and said to him, "{Why}<note>Literally "for what" <transChange type="added">reason</transChange></note> do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"</verse>


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<verse num="19">And Jesus said to them, "The {bridegroom's attendants}<note>Literally "the sons of the bridal chamber"</note> are not able to fast while the bridegroom is with them, <transChange type="added">are they</transChange>?<note>The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase "<transChange type="added">are they</transChange>"</note> As long a time <transChange type="added">as</transChange> they have the bridegroom with them, they are not able to fast.</verse>


book: Mark
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<verse num="20">But days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.</verse>


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<verse num="21">No one sews a patch of unshrunken cloth on an old garment. {Otherwise}<note>Literally "but if not"</note> the patch pulls away from it--the new from the old--and the tear becomes worse.</verse>


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<verse num="22">And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. {Otherwise}<note>Literally "but if not"</note> the wine will burst the wineskins and the wine is destroyed and the wineskins <transChange type="added">too</transChange>. But new wine <transChange type="added">is put</transChange> into new wineskins." </verse>


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<verse num="23">And it happened that he was going through the grain fields on the Sabbath, and his disciples began to make <transChange type="added">their</transChange> way <transChange type="added">while</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("picking") which is understood as temporal</note> plucking off the heads of grain.</verse>


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<verse num="24">And the Pharisees began to say<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to say")</note> to him, "Behold, why are they doing what is not permitted on the Sabbath?"</verse>


book: Mark
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<verse num="25">And he said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he had need and he and those <transChange type="added">who were</transChange> with him were hungry--</verse>


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<verse num="26">how he entered into the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest and ate the bread of the presentation, which it is not permitted to eat (except the priests) and also gave <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to those who were with him?"</verse>


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<verse num="27">And he said to them, "The Sabbath was established for people, and not people for the Sabbath.</verse>


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<verse num="1">And he entered into the synagogue again, and a man who had a withered hand was there.</verse>


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<verse num="2">And they were watching him closely <transChange type="added">to see</transChange> if he would heal him on the Sabbath, in order that they could accuse him.</verse>


book: Mark
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<verse num="4">And he said to them, "Is it permitted on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?" But they were silent.</verse>


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<verse num="5">And looking around at them with anger, grieved at the hardness of their hearts, he said to the man, "Stretch out your<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hand." And he stretched <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> out, and his hand was restored.</verse>


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<verse num="6">And the Pharisees went out immediately with the Herodians {and began to conspire}<note>Literally "began to give counsel"; the imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive ("began to")</note> against him with regard to how they could destroy him. </verse>


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<verse num="7">And Jesus went away with his disciples to the sea,<note>That is, the Sea of Galilee</note> and a great crowd from Galilee followed <transChange type="added">him</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> And from Judea</verse>


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<verse num="8">and from Jerusalem and from Idumea and the other side of the Jordan and around Tyre and Sidon a great crowd came to him <transChange type="added">because they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as causal</note> heard all that he was doing.</verse>


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<verse num="9">And he told his disciples that a small boat should stand ready for him because of the crowd, so that they would not press upon him.</verse>


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<verse num="10">For he had healed many, so that all those who {were suffering from diseases}<note>Literally "had suffering"</note> pressed about him in order that they could touch him.</verse>


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<verse num="11">And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw him, were falling down before him and crying out, saying, "You are the Son of God!"</verse>


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<verse num="13">And he went up on the mountain and summoned <transChange type="added">those</transChange> whom he wanted, and they came to him.</verse>


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<verse num="14">And he appointed twelve,<note>Some manuscripts add "whom he also named apostles"</note> so that they would be with him and so that he could send them out to preach</verse>


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<verse num="16">And he appointed the twelve.<note>Most Greek manuscripts omit the phrase "and he appointed the twelve"</note> And to Simon he gave the name Peter,</verse>


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<verse num="17">and James the <transChange type="added">son</transChange> of Zebedee and John the brother of James (and he gave to them the name Boanerges, that is, "Sons of Thunder"),</verse>


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<verse num="18">and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the <transChange type="added">son</transChange> of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot,<note>Literally "the Cananean," but according to BDAG 507 s.v., this term has no relation at all to the geographical terms for Cana or Canaan, but is derived from the Aramaic term for "enthusiast, zealot" (see Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13)</note></verse>


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<verse num="20">And he went home, and the crowd gathered again, so that they were not even able to eat a meal.</verse>


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<verse num="21">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> {his family}<note>Literally <transChange type="added">those</transChange> "close to him"</note> heard <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they went out to restrain him, for they were saying, "He has lost his mind!" </verse>


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<verse num="22">And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, "He is possessed by Beelzebul!" and "By the ruler of the demons he expels the demons!"</verse>


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<verse num="23">And he called them to himself <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("called") has been translated as a finite verb</note> was speaking to them in parables, "How can Satan expel Satan?</verse>


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<verse num="24">And if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom is not able to stand.</verse>


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<verse num="25">And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.</verse>


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<verse num="26">And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he is not able to stand, but is at an end!</verse>


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<verse num="27">But no one is able to enter into the house of a strong <transChange type="added">man</transChange> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("enter") has been translated as a finite verb</note> plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong <transChange type="added">man</transChange>, and then he can thoroughly plunder his house. </verse>


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<verse num="28">"Truly I say to you that all the sins and the blasphemies will be forgiven the sons of men, however much they blaspheme.</verse>


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<verse num="29">But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit does not have forgiveness {forever},<note>Literally "for the age"</note> but is guilty of <transChange type="added">an</transChange> eternal sin"--</verse>


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<verse num="31">And his mother and his brothers arrived, and standing outside, they sent <transChange type="added">word</transChange> to him to summon him.</verse>


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<verse num="32">And a crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, "Behold, your mother and your brothers<note>Some manuscripts add "and your sisters"</note> <transChange type="added">are</transChange> outside looking for you."</verse>


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<verse num="33">And he answered them <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Who is my mother or<note>Some manuscripts have "and"</note> my brothers?"</verse>


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<verse num="34">And looking around at those who were sitting around him in a circle, he said, "Behold, my mother and my brothers!</verse>


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<verse num="35">For whoever does the will of God, this person is my brother and sister and mother." </verse>


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<verse num="1">And again he began to teach beside the sea,<note>That is, the Sea of Galilee</note> and a very large crowd was gathered to him, so that he got into a boat <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got") has been translated as a finite verb</note> sat on the sea, and the whole crowd was at the sea on the land.</verse>


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<verse num="2">And he began to teach<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to teach")</note> them many <transChange type="added">things</transChange> in parables, and was saying to them in his teaching,</verse>


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<verse num="4">And it happened that while <transChange type="added">he</transChange> was sowing, {some seed}<note>Literally "<transChange type="added">some of</transChange> which"</note> fell on the side of the path, and the birds came and devoured it.</verse>


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<verse num="5">And other <transChange type="added">seed</transChange> fell on the rocky ground where it did not have much soil, and it sprang up at once, because it did not have <transChange type="added">any</transChange> depth of soil.</verse>


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<verse num="6">And when the sun rose it was scorched, and because it did not have <transChange type="added">enough</transChange> root, it withered.</verse>


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<verse num="7">And other <transChange type="added">seed</transChange> fell among the thorn plants, and the thorn plants came up and choked it, and it did not produce grain.<note>Literally "fruit," describing here the grain harvested from the healthy plants; in contemporary English this would more naturally be expressed by terms like "grain" or "crop"</note></verse>


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<verse num="8">And other <transChange type="added">seed</transChange> fell on the good soil, and produced grain,<note>Literally "fruit," describing here the grain harvested from the healthy plants; in contemporary English this would more naturally be expressed by terms like "grain" or "crop"</note> coming up and increasing, and it bore <transChange type="added">a crop</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note>--one thirty and one sixty and one a hundred <transChange type="added">times as much</transChange>.<note>The phrase "<transChange type="added">times as much</transChange>" is not in the Greek text but is implied</note></verse>


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<verse num="10">And when he was alone, those around him together with the twelve began asking<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began asking")</note> him about the parables.</verse>


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<verse num="11">And he said to them, "To you has been granted the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside everything is in parables,</verse>


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<verse num="13">And he said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? And how will you understand all the parables?</verse>


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<verse num="15">And these are the ones beside the path where the word is sown, and whenever they hear <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.</verse>


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<verse num="16">And these are like<note>Some manuscripts omit "like"</note> the ones sown on the rocky ground, who whenever they hear the word immediately receive it with joy.</verse>


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<verse num="17">And they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Then <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("comes")</note> affliction or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.</verse>


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<verse num="18">And others are the ones sown among the thorn plants--these are the ones who hear the word,</verse>


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<verse num="19">and the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other <transChange type="added">things</transChange> come in <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("come in") has been translated as a finite verb</note> choke the word and it becomes unproductive.</verse>


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<verse num="20">And those are the ones sown on the good soil, who hear the word and receive <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and bear fruit--one thirty and one sixty and one a hundred <transChange type="added">times as much</transChange>."<note>The phrase "<transChange type="added">times as much</transChange>" is not in the Greek text but is implied</note> </verse>


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<verse num="21">And he said to them, "Surely a lamp is not brought so that it may be put under a bushel basket or under a bed, <transChange type="added">is it</transChange>?<note>The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase "<transChange type="added">is it</transChange>"</note> <transChange type="added">Is it</transChange> not<note>The negative construction in Greek anticipates a positive answer here</note> so that it may be put on a lampstand?</verse>


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<verse num="22">For nothing is secret except so that it may be revealed, nor has become hidden except so that it will come to light.</verse>


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<verse num="24">And he said to them, "Take care what you hear! With the measure by which you measure out, it will be measured out to you, and will be added to you.</verse>


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<verse num="25">For whoever has, <transChange type="added">more</transChange> will be given to him, and whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him." </verse>


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<verse num="26">And he said, "The kingdom of God is like this: like a man scatters seed on the ground.</verse>


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<verse num="27">And he sleeps and gets up, night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows--{he does not know how}.<note>Literally "<transChange type="added">in such a way</transChange> as he does not know"</note></verse>


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<verse num="28">By itself the soil produces a crop: first the grass, then the head of grain, then the full grain in the head.</verse>


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<verse num="29">But when the crop permits, he sends <transChange type="added">in</transChange> the sickle right away, because the harvest has come." </verse>


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<verse num="30">And he said, "With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or by what parable can we present it?</verse>


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<verse num="31"><transChange type="added">It is</transChange> like a mustard seed that when sown on the ground, <transChange type="added">although it</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">although</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is") which is understood as concessive</note> is the smallest of all the seeds that <transChange type="added">are</transChange> on the ground,</verse>


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<verse num="32">but when it is sown it grows up and becomes the largest of all the garden herbs, and sends out large branches so that the birds of the sky are able to nest in its shade."</verse>


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<verse num="33">And with many parables such as these he was speaking the word to them, as they were able to hear <transChange type="added">it</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="34">And he did not speak to them without a parable, but in private he explained everything to his own disciples. </verse>


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<verse num="35">And on that day, <transChange type="added">when it</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was")</note> was evening, he said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side."</verse>


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<verse num="36">And leaving the crowd, they took him along, as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him.</verse>


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<verse num="37">And a great storm of wind developed, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already being filled <transChange type="added">with water</transChange>.<note>*The words "<transChange type="added">with water</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied</note></verse>


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<verse num="38">And he was in the stern sleeping on the cushion, and they woke him up and said to him, "Teacher, is it not a concern to you that we are perishing?"</verse>


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<verse num="39">And he woke up <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("woke up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Be quiet! Be silent!" And the wind abated and there was a great calm.</verse>


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<verse num="41">And {they were terribly frightened}<note>Literally "they feared a great fear"</note> and began to say<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to say")</note> to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" </verse>


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<verse num="1">And they came to the other side of the sea,<note>That is, the Sea of Galilee</note> to the region of the Gerasenes.<note>Most later manuscripts read "Gadarenes," while other manuscripts read "Gergesenes" here</note></verse>


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<verse num="2">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was getting out")</note> he was getting out of the boat, immediately from the tombs a man with an unclean spirit went to meet him,</verse>


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<verse num="3">who {lived}<note>Literally "had his dwelling"</note> among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him any longer, not even with a chain,</verse>


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<verse num="4">because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him, and the shackles had been shattered. And no one was strong <transChange type="added">enough</transChange> to subdue him.</verse>


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<verse num="5">And during every night and day among the tombs and on the mountains he was crying out and cutting himself with stones.</verse>


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<verse num="6">And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before him.</verse>


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<verse num="7">And crying out with a loud voice he said, "{What have I to do with you}<note>Literally "what to me and to you"</note>, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore you by God, do not torment me!"</verse>


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<verse num="9">And he was asking him "{What is your name}?"<note>Literally "what name to you"</note> And he said to him, "My name <transChange type="added">is</transChange> Legion, because we are many."</verse>


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<verse num="10">And he was imploring him many <transChange type="added">times</transChange> that he would not send them out of the region.</verse>


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<verse num="12">and they implored him, saying, "Send us to the pigs so that we may enter into them."</verse>


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<verse num="13">And he permitted them. And the unclean spirits came out <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> entered into the pigs, and the herd--about two thousand--rushed headlong down the steep slope into the sea and were drowned in the sea.</verse>


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<verse num="14">And their herdsmen fled and reported <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> in the town and in the countryside, and they came to see what it was that had happened.</verse>


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<verse num="15">And they came to Jesus and saw the demon-possessed man sitting <transChange type="added">there</transChange> clothed and in his right mind--the one who had had the legion--and they were afraid.</verse>


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<verse num="16">And those who had seen <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> described to them what had happened to the demon-possessed man, and about the pigs.</verse>


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<verse num="18">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was getting")</note> he was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed began to implore<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to implore")</note> him that he could go with him.</verse>


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<verse num="19">And he did not permit him, but said to him, "Go to your home to your <transChange type="added">people</transChange> and tell them all that the Lord has done for you, and <transChange type="added">that</transChange> he has had mercy on you."</verse>


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<verse num="20">And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him, and they were all astonished. </verse>


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<verse num="21">And <transChange type="added">after</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had crossed over")</note> Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered to him, and he was beside the sea.</verse>


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<verse num="22">And one of the rulers of the synagogue came--Jairus by name--and <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> saw him, he fell down at his feet.</verse>


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<verse num="23">And he was imploring him many <transChange type="added">times</transChange>, saying, "My little daughter {is at the point of death}!<note>Literally "has finally"</note> Come, lay your<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hands on her, so that she will get well and will live."</verse>


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<verse num="24">And he went with him, and a large crowd was following him and pressing around him. </verse>


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<verse num="25">And <transChange type="added">there was</transChange> a woman who was {suffering from hemorrhages}<note>Literally "with a flow of blood"</note> twelve years.</verse>


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<verse num="26">And she had endured many <transChange type="added">things</transChange> under many physicians, and had spent {all that she had}<note>Literally "all with her"</note> and had received no <transChange type="added">help</transChange> at all, but instead {became worse}.<note>Literally "came back for the worse"</note></verse>


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<verse num="27"><transChange type="added">When she</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> heard about Jesus, she came up in the crowd behind <transChange type="added">him</transChange> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb</note> touched his cloak,</verse>


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<verse num="29">And immediately her {hemorrhage stopped}<note>Literally "flow of blood was dried up"</note> and she realized in her<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> body that she was healed of her<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> suffering.</verse>


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<verse num="30">And immediately Jesus, perceiving in himself <transChange type="added">that</transChange> power had gone out from himself, turned around in the crowd <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("turned around") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said, "Who touched my clothing?"</verse>


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<verse num="31">And his disciples said to him, "You see the crowd pressing upon you, and you say 'Who touched me?'"</verse>


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<verse num="33">So the woman, frightened and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before him and told him the whole truth.</verse>


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<verse num="34">But he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be well from your suffering." </verse>


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<verse num="35"><transChange type="added">While</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">while</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("speaking")</note> he was still speaking, they came from the synagogue ruler's <transChange type="added">house</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">house</transChange>" is implied since the synagogue ruler himself is directly addressed (and therefore present) in the remainder of this verse</note> saying, "Your daughter has died. Why trouble the Teacher further?"</verse>


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<verse num="36">But Jesus, ignoring<note>Or "overhearing"</note> {what was said},<note>Literally "the report that was spoken"</note> told the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not be afraid--only believe!"</verse>


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<verse num="37">And he did not allow anyone to follow along with him except Peter and James and John, the brother of James.</verse>


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<verse num="38">And they came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue and saw a commotion, and <transChange type="added">people</transChange> weeping and wailing loudly.</verse>


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<verse num="39">And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("entered") which is understood as temporal</note> entered, he said to them, "Why are you agitated and weeping? The child is not dead, but is sleeping."</verse>


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<verse num="40">And they began laughing<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began laughing")</note> at him. But he sent <transChange type="added">them</transChange> all out <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent ... out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> took along the father and mother of the child, and those <transChange type="added">who were</transChange> with him, and went in to where the child was.</verse>


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<verse num="41">And taking hold of the child's hand, he said to her, "Talitha koum!" (which is translated, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!"),</verse>


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<verse num="42">and immediately the girl stood up and began walking around<note>The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began walking around")</note> (for she was twelve years old). And {immediately they were utterly and completely astonished}.<note>Literally "immediately they were astonished with great astonishment"</note></verse>


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<verse num="43">And he commanded them strictly that no one should learn of this, and said to give her <transChange type="added">something</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to eat. </verse>


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<verse num="1">And he went out from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him.</verse>


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<verse num="2">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came")</note> the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> were amazed, saying, "Where did this man <transChange type="added">get</transChange> these <transChange type="added">things</transChange>? And what <transChange type="added">is</transChange> this wisdom that has been granted to this man, and the miracles such as these performed through his hands?</verse>


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<verse num="3">Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?" And they were offended by him.</verse>


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<verse num="4">And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown, and among his relatives, and in his <transChange type="added">own</transChange> household."</verse>


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<verse num="5">And he was not able to do any miracle in that place except to lay his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> hands on a few sick <transChange type="added">people</transChange> <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("lay") has been translated as a finite verb</note> heal <transChange type="added">them</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note></verse>


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<verse num="7">And he summoned the twelve and began to send them out two <transChange type="added">by</transChange> two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.</verse>


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<verse num="8">And he commanded them that they take along nothing for the journey except only a staff--no bread, no traveler's bag, no money in their<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> belts--</verse>


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<verse num="10">And he said to them, "Whenever you enter into a house, stay there until you depart from there.</verse>


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<verse num="11">And whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, <transChange type="added">as you</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">as</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("go out") which is understood as temporal</note> go out from there, shake off the dust that is on your feet for a testimony against them."</verse>


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<verse num="12">And they went out <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> proclaimed that <transChange type="added">people</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">people</transChange>" is supplied as the subject because a third-person pronoun ("they") would be ambiguous</note> should repent.</verse>


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<verse num="13">And they were expelling many demons and anointing many sick <transChange type="added">people</transChange> with olive oil and healing <transChange type="added">them</transChange>.<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> </verse>


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<verse num="14">And King Herod heard <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> because his name had become known. And they were saying, "John, the one who baptizes, has been raised from the dead, and because of this these miraculous powers are at work in him."</verse>


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<verse num="15">But others were saying, "He is Elijah," and others were saying, "<transChange type="added">He is</transChange> a prophet like one of the prophets."</verse>


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<verse num="16">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> Herod heard <transChange type="added">it</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> he said, "John whom I beheaded--this one has been raised!"</verse>


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<verse num="17">For Herod himself had sent <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("had sent") has been translated as a finite verb</note> arrested John and bound him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her.</verse>


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<verse num="18">For John had been saying to Herod, "It is not permitted for you to have your brother's wife."</verse>


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<verse num="19">So Herodias held a grudge against him and was wanting to kill him, and was not able <transChange type="added">to do so</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="20">For Herod was afraid of John, <transChange type="added">because he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">because</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("knew") which is understood as causal</note> knew him <transChange type="added">to be</transChange> a righteous and holy man and protected him. And <transChange type="added">when he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participles ("came in" and "danced") which are understood as temporal</note> listened to him, he was greatly perplexed, and <transChange type="added">yet</transChange> he listened to him gladly.</verse>


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<verse num="21">And a suitable day came when Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers and military tribunes and the most prominent <transChange type="added">men</transChange> of Galilee.</verse>


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<verse num="22">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came in")</note> the daughter of Herodias herself<note>In place of "the daughter of Herodias herself" some manuscripts have "his daughter Herodias"</note> came in and danced and pleased<note>Some manuscripts have "danced, she pleased"</note> Herod and {his dinner guests},<note>Literally "those reclining at table with <transChange type="added">him</transChange>"</note> the king said to the girl, "Ask me <transChange type="added">for</transChange> whatever you want, and I will give <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to you."</verse>


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<verse num="23">And he swore to her,<note>Some manuscripts add "at length"</note> "Anything whatever you ask me for I will give you, up to half my kingdom!"</verse>


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<verse num="24">And she went out <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to her mother, "What should I ask for?" And she said, "The head of John the baptizer."</verse>


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<verse num="25">And she came in immediately with haste to the king <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("came in") has been translated as a finite verb</note> asked, saying, "I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately."</verse>


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<verse num="26">And <transChange type="added">although he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">although</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as concessive</note> was deeply grieved, the king, because of his<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> oaths and {dinner guests},<note>Literally "those who were reclining at table"</note> did not want to refuse her.</verse>


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<verse num="27">And immediately the king sent an executioner <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb</note> ordered <transChange type="added">him</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to bring his head. And he went <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb</note> beheaded him in the prison.</verse>


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<verse num="28">And he brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.</verse>


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<verse num="29">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal</note> his disciples heard <transChange type="added">this</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> they came and took away his corpse and placed it in a tomb. </verse>


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<verse num="30">And the apostles regathered to Jesus and reported to him everything that they had done and that they had taught.</verse>


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<verse num="31">And he said to them, "You yourselves come privately to an isolated place and rest for a short time." For those <transChange type="added">who were</transChange> coming and going were many, and they did not even have time to eat.</verse>


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<verse num="33">And many <transChange type="added">people</transChange> saw them leaving and recognized <transChange type="added">them</transChange>,<note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> and ran there together by land from all the towns, and arrived ahead of them.</verse>


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<verse num="34">And getting out <transChange type="added">of the boat</transChange><note>*The words "<transChange type="added">of the boat</transChange>" are not in the Greek text but are implied by this verb, which refers to disembarking from a boat or ship</note> he saw the large crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep {without}<note>Literally "not having"</note> a shepherd, and he began to teach them many <transChange type="added">things</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="35">And the hour had already become late <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came up") which is understood as temporal</note> his disciples came up to him, saying, "The place is desolate and the hour <transChange type="added">is</transChange> already late.</verse>


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<verse num="36">Send them away so that they can go into the surrounding farms and villages <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb</note> purchase something to eat for themselves."</verse>


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<verse num="37">But he answered <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb</note> said to them, "You give them <transChange type="added">something</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to eat." And they said to him, "Should we go <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb</note> purchase bread for two hundred denarii and give <transChange type="added">it</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to them to eat?"</verse>


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<verse num="38">And he said to them, "How many loaves do you have? Go look!" And <transChange type="added">when they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("found out") which is understood as temporal</note> found out, they said, "Five, and two fish."</verse>


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<verse num="41">And taking the five loaves and the two fish <transChange type="added">and</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">and</transChange>" is supplied in the translation because of English style</note> looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves and gave <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> to his disciples so that they could set <transChange type="added">them</transChange><note>*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation</note> before them. And he distributed the two fish to <transChange type="added">them</transChange> all.</verse>


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<verse num="45">And immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he himself dismissed the crowd.</verse>


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<verse num="46">And <transChange type="added">after he</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("went away") which is understood as temporal</note> had said farewell to them, he went away to the mountain to pray.</verse>


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<verse num="47">And <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came")</note> evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea and he <transChange type="added">was</transChange> alone on the land.</verse>


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<verse num="48">And he saw them being beaten in their rowing<note>Or "being held up in their progress"</note> because the wind was against them. Around the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he was wanting to pass by them.</verse>


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<verse num="49">But <transChange type="added">when</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">when</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal</note> they saw him walking on the sea, they thought that it was a ghost, and they cried out.</verse>


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<verse num="50">For they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke with them and said to them, "Have courage, I am <transChange type="added">he</transChange>! Do not be afraid!"</verse>


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<verse num="51">And he went up with them into the boat, and the wind abated. And {they were extraordinarily}<note>Literally "exceedingly extremely"</note> astounded within themselves,</verse>


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<verse num="52">because they did not understand concerning the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. </verse>


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<verse num="53">And <transChange type="added">after they</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">after</transChange>" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had crossed over") which is understood as temporal</note> had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and anchored <transChange type="added">there</transChange>.</verse>


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<verse num="54">And <transChange type="added">as</transChange> they were getting out of the boat, <transChange type="added">people</transChange><note>*Here "<transChange type="added">people</transChange>" is supplied as the subject of the verb because the third person pronoun "they" could be confused with the disciples getting out of the boat earlier in this verse</note> recognized him immediately.</verse>


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<verse num="55">They ran about <transChange type="added">through</transChange> that whole region and began to carry around those {who were sick}<note>Literally "who were having badly"</note> on stretchers, wherever they heard that he was.</verse>


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<verse num="56">And wherever he would go, into villages or into towns or to farms, they would put those who were sick in the marketplaces and would implore him that if they could touch even the edge of his cloak. And all those who touched it were healed. </verse>


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<verse num="1">And the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered to him.</verse>


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<verse num="2">And they saw that some of his disciples were eating their<note>Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun</note> bread with unclean--that is, unwashed--hands.</verse>


