# bible_fts_content

c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Make yourselves bald and cut off your hair for the children of your pleasure. Expand your baldness as the eagle, for they will go into exile away from you.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Woe to those who plan wickedness and evil deeds upon their beds! In the light of the morning they did it, because they have power in their hands.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
They covet fields and seize them, and houses, and they take them away. They oppress a man and his house; a man and his inheritance.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Therefore, thus says Yahweh: Look! I am planning disaster against this family from which you will not be able to remove your necks. You will not walk proudly, for it is a time of disaster. 


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
In that day they will raise a proverb against you, and will wail a bitter wailing, saying, "We are utterly ruined; he exchanges the portion of my people. How he removes it from me; he apportions our field to an apostate."


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 6
c3content:
"Do not preach!" they are preaching. They should not preach to these; disgrace will not overtake us.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Should this be said, O house of Jacob? Is the patienceOr "spirit" of Yahweh shortened? Are these his deeds? Are my words not pleasing to him who walks upright?


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But {recently}Literally "yesterday" my people have risen up as an enemy; from before the cloak you strip off the robe from those passing by in confidence, returning from war.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
You have driven out the women of my people from the houses of theirHebrew "her" pleasure. From theirHebrew "her" children you have taken away my glory forever.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Arise and go, for this is no resting place, on account of uncleanness that destroys with painful destruction.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 11
c3content:
If a man walks about in a spirit of deception and lies, saying "I will preach to you of wine and strong drink," then he would be a preacher for this people!


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
I will surely gather all of you, O Jacob; I will surely gather together the remainder of Israel. I will set them like sheep of Bozrah. Like a herd in the midst of their pasture they will be in tumult from people.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
The one who breaks out before them goes up; they break through and pass the gate, going out through it. Their king passes before them, Yahweh at their head.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And I said, "Listen, O heads of Jacob and leaders of the house of Israel! Is it not for you to know justice?


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Those of you who are haters of good and lovers of evil, who tear their skin from them and their flesh from their bones,


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 3
c3content:
and who eat the flesh of my people, and strip their skin from them, and break their bones, and chop them like meat in the pot, and like flesh in the midst of a cooking pot."


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Then they will cry to Yahweh, but he will not answer them. He will hide his face from them at that time, when they have made their deeds evil.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Thus says Yahweh concerning the prophets who are leading my people astray, who are biting with their teeth and proclaim, "Peace," but whoever puts nothing into their mouths they declare war against.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Therefore it will be as night to you, without vision, and darkness to you, without divination. And the sun will set on the prophets, and the day will grow dark over them.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Then the seers will be disgraced, and those practicing divination will be put to shame. All of them will cover their lips, for there is no reply from God.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But I, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of Yahweh, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his rebellion, and to Israel his sin.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Hear this, O rulers of the house of Jacob and leaders of the house of Israel, those detesting justice and perverting all that is right,


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Its rulers judge for a bribe; its priests teach for a price; its prophets practice divination for money. But they lean on Yahweh, saying, "Is not Yahweh in our midst? Disaster will not come upon us."


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Therefore on account of you Zion will be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem will be a heap of rubble, and {the temple mount}Literally "the mountain of the house" as a high place in a forest.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And it will be that at the end of those days, the mountain of Yahweh will be established as the highest of the mountains, and it will be lifted up above the hills, and people will stream to it.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And many nations will come and say, "Come! Let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, and to the {temple}Literally "house" of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways, and that we may walk in his paths," for the law will go out from Zion, and the word of Yahweh from Jerusalem.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And he will judge between many peoples and will arbitrate for strong nations far away; and they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation will not lift up a sword against a nation, and they will no longer learn war.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 4
c3content:
But they will sit, each under his vine and under his fig tree, and no one will make them afraid, for the mouth of Yahweh of hosts has spoken.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 5
c3content:
For all the nations walk, each in the name of its god, but we will walk in the name of Yahweh our God, forever and ever.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 6
c3content:
"In that day," {declares Yahweh,}Literally "a declaration of Yahweh" "I will assemble the one who limps, and I will gather the one who has been scattered, and those whom I have mistreated.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And I will make the one who limps a remnant, and the one driven far away a strong nation, and Yahweh will reign over them on Mount Zion from now to forever.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And you, O Migdal-Eder,Or "tower of the flock" hill of the daughter of Zion, to you it will come, and the former dominion will come, the reign of the daughter of Jerusalem.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 9
c3content:
So then, why do you shout a loud shout? Is there no king in you? Has your counselor perished that pangs like a woman in labor have seized you?


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Writhe and groan, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in labor. For now you will go forth from the city, and you will camp in the field; you will go to Babylon. There you will be rescued; there Yahweh will redeem you from the hand of your enemies.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And now, many nations are gathered against you who are saying, 'Let her be defiled, and let our eyes gaze upon Zion.'


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 12
c3content:
But they do not know the thoughts of Yahweh, and they do not understand his plan, that he has gathered them as sheaves to his threshing floor.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion, for your horn I will make as iron and your hooves as bronze. And you will break many peoples in pieces, and their gain you will devote to destruction to Yahweh, and their wealth to the Lord of the whole earth."


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Micah 5:1-15 in the English Bible is 4:14-5:14 in the Hebrew Bible Now muster troops, O daughter of troops; a siege he puts against us. They strike the ruler of Israel with a rod on the cheek.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 2
c3content:
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you one will go out for me, to be ruler in Israel; and his origins are from of old, from ancient days.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Therefore he will give them up until the time of she who is with child has given birth. And the rest of his brothers will return to the children of Israel.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And he will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of Yahweh, in the majesty of the name of Yahweh his God. And they will live, for now he will be great unto the ends of the earth.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And this one will be peace. As for the Assyrian,Hebrew "Assyria" when he comes into our land and when he treads on our fortresses, then we will raise up against him seven shepherds and eight leaders of men.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And they will shepherd the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod at its entrances. And he will rescue us from the AssyrianHebrew "Assyria" when he comes into our land, and when they tread upon our border.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many nations, like dew from Yahweh, like showers upon the grass which does not wait for a man, nor delays for the children of humankind.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the wild animals of the forest, like a young lion among the herds of sheep which, when it passes through and treads down and tears in pieces, there is none who can deliver.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 10
c3content:
"And it will happen that in that day," {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh, "then I will cut off your horses from among you, and I will destroy your chariots.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And I will cut off your idols and your stone pillars from among you, and you will no longer bow down to the work of your hands.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Hear now what Yahweh says: "Arise! Plead your case with the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice."


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Hear, O mountains, the indictment of Yahweh, and you eternal foundations of the earth, for Yahweh has an indictment against his people, and against Israel he contends.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 4
c3content:
For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and from the house of slavery I redeemed you. And I sent Moses, Aaron, and Miriam before you.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 5
c3content:
O my people, remember what Balak the king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you might know the righteous acts of Yahweh."


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 6
c3content:
With what shall I approach Yahweh, and bow down to God on high? Shall I approach him with burnt offerings, with bull calves a year old?


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Will Yahweh be pleased with thousands of rams, with myriads of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 8
c3content:
He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does Yahweh ask from you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 9
c3content:
The voice of Yahweh calls to the city (it is sound judgment to fear your name): "Hear, O staff!Or "tribe" Now who has appointed it?


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Is there any longer a man in the house of the wicked treasures of wickedness, and the ephah of scarcity which is accursed?The meaning of the Hebrew text is uncertain


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Because her rich are full of violence, and her inhabitants speak lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And I also {have made you sick by striking you down},Literally "I have made sick to strike you down" making you desolate because of your sins.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 14
c3content:
You yourself will eat but not be satisfied; your hunger will be in your midst, and you will put away, but you will not save, and what you save I will hand over to the sword.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 15
c3content:
You yourself will sow, but you will not reap; you will tread olives, but you will not anoint yourself with oil; you will tread grapes, but you will not drink wine.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 16
c3content:
For you have observed the regulations of Omri and all the works of the house of Ahab. And you have walked in their counsels, so that I am making you a desolation and your inhabitants an object of scorn. So you will bear the scorn of my people.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Woe is me! For I have become like the gatherings of summer, like the gleanings of the grape harvest, when there is no cluster of grapes to eat or early ripened fruit that my soul desires.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 2
c3content:
The faithful person has perished from the land, and there is none who is upright among humankind. All of them lie in wait; each hunts his brother with a net.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Their hands are upon evil, to do it well; the official and the judge ask for the bribe, and the great man utters the evil desire of his soul; and they weave it together.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 4
c3content:
The best of them is like a brier; the most upright worse than a thorn hedge. The day of your watchman, your punishment, has come; now their confusion will come.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Do not put faith in a friend; put no trust in a close friend. Guard the doorways of your mouth from the one who lies in your lap.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 6
c3content:
For a son treats a father with contempt; a daughter rises up against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; the enemies of a man are the men of his own house.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 8
c3content:
You should not rejoice over me, O my enemy! When I fall I will stand up; when I sit in darkness Yahweh will be a light for me.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 9
c3content:
I will bear the rage of Yahweh, for I have sinned against him, until he pleads my cause and executes my justice. He will bring me out to the light; I will see his righteousness.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Then my enemy will see, and shame will cover her who said to me, "Where is Yahweh your God?" My eyes will look upon her; now she will become a trampling place, like mud in the streets.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 12
c3content:
On that day he will come to you from Assyria and the cities of Egypt, and from Egypt to the River, and from sea to sea and mountain to mountain.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 14
c3content:
Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, those dwelling alone in a forest in the midst of Carmel. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 16
c3content:
The nations will see and be ashamed because of all their might. They will lay the hand on the mouth; their ears will be deaf.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 17
c3content:
They will lick the dust like the serpent, like the crawling things of the earth. They will come trembling from their strongholds to Yahweh our God. Let them fear and be afraid of you.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Who is a God like you, forgiving sin and passing over rebellion for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, for he delights in loyal love.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 19
c3content:
{He will again have compassion}Literally "He will return, he will have compassion" on us; he will trample our iniquities. And you will hurl all their sins in the depths of the sea.


c0book: Mic
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 20
c3content:
You will show faithfulness to Jacob, and loyal love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our ancestorsOr "fathers" from the days of old.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Yahweh is a jealous God and avenging; Yahweh is avenging and {full of wrath}.Literally "a lord of wrath" Yahweh takes vengeance against his enemies; he rages against his adversaries.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Yahweh is slow to anger but great in power; he will certainly not allow the guilty to go unpunished. {He marches}Literally "His path" in storm wind and in gale; storm clouds are the dust of his feet.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
He rebukes the sea and he dries up the rivers; he makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither;MT reads "languishes," but the versions reflect "withers," which also restores the acrostic the blossom of Lebanon languishes.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Mountains quake before him; the hills shake apart.Or "melt" The earth heaves before him-- the world and all her inhabitants.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 6
c3content:
His indignation--who can stand before it? Who can endure {his fierce anger}?Literally "the heat of his anger" His wrath is poured out like fire; rocks are shattered beforeOr "by" him.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But with a rushing torrent he will bring Nineveh to an end; he will chase his enemies into darkness.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
WhatOr "Why ...?" do you plot against Yahweh? {He will completely destroy it};Literally "he will make a complete destruction" trouble will not rise up a second time!


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 10
c3content:
For like entangled thorns, and like their drink which is drunk, they will be consumed like fully dry chaff.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Nahum 1:15-2:13 in the English Bible is 2:1-14 in the Hebrew Bible Look! On the mountains! The feet of the one who brings good tidings, the one who proclaims peace! "Celebrate a festival, O Judah, Fulfill your vows! For he will not invade you again; the wicked one is cut off completely!"


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 1
c3content:
{One who shatters}Literally "a shatterer" has come up against you! Guard the fortification! Watch the road!Or "way" Gird your loins! {Muster}Or "Collect" all your strength!


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
For Yahweh will restore the majesty of Jacob like the majesty of Israel; for ravagers have ravaged them and ruined their branches.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
The shields of his warriors are dyed red; The powerful men are dressed in scarlet. The metal of the chariotsHebrew "chariot" shines like fire {on the day of battle},Literally "on the day of his preparation" and their spears quiver.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
The chariotsHebrew "chariot" race madly through the streets; they rush back and forth in the public squares. Their appearance like lightning bolts, they dart about like flashes of lightning.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 5
c3content:
He calls his officers; they stumble as they march; they rush to her wall; they set the coveringThe Hebrew word describes a small portable roof to protect siege warriors from arrows and debris hurled at them from the fortified city wall in place.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
{Her goddess is taken out and taken into exile};Literally "It is decreed that she be exiled and led away." MT reads the very enigmatic "And he is placed, she is sent into exile, she is taken up." The BHS editors suggest the conjectural emendation "And her goddess = the idol of the patron deity of Nineveh is taken and taken into exile." This is adopted in the translation on the basis of internal evidence her maidservants moan like doves; they beat on their breasts.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Nineveh is like a pool of water without its water.MT reads "from her days." Greek LXX and Syriac Peshitta reflect "from her waters" {As they flee},Literally "And they flee away" she cries, "Stop! Stop!" But there is no one who turns back.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold! There is no end to the spoils,Literally "the supply" an abundance of {everything one could want}!Literally "every kind of desirable object"


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Emptiness and plundering and devastation! Their hearts faint and their knees tremble,Or "totter" {All their loins shake}Literally "And shaking of all loins" and all their faces {turn}Literally "gather" pale.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Where now is the den of the lions and the cave of the fierce lions? There the lioness, the cub, and the lion once {prowled},Literally "went" {and no one disturbed them}.Literally "there is no one making them afraid"


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
The lion tore apart enough prey for his cubs, he strangled prey for his lioness; he filled {his lair}Literally "his holes" with prey and his den with mangled carcass.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
"Look! I am against you!" {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh of hosts. "I will burn her chariots {with fire};Literally "with smoke" the sword will devour fierce lions. I will cut off your prey from the earth; the voice of your messengers will no longer be heard."


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Woe to the city that has shed {much blood}!Literally "bloods" {She is a deceiver},Literally "All of her is deception" She is filled with plunder, {She has hoarded her spoils of war}.Literally "Prey does not depart"


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 2
c3content:
The crack of the whip! The rumbling of the chariot wheel! The galloping of the horse! The racing of the chariot!


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Chariots charge! Swords flash! Spears glitter! {Many corpses are piled high}!Literally "Many dead, piles of corpses" There is no end to the slain! They stumble over their dead!


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
"Because of the many idolatries of the prostitute, the beautiful charm of a mistress of witchcraft, she who enslaves nations by her harlotries, and peoples by her sorceries,


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 5
c3content:
"Look! I am against you!" {declares}Literally "a declaration of"Yahweh. "I will strip up your skirts over your face; I will let nations look at your nakedness and your shame.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
"And it will be that everyone who sees you will flee from you, And {they}Hebrew "he" will say, 'Nineveh is destroyed!' Who will mourn for her? From whence shall I seek comforters for you?"


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Are you better than Thebes?Hebrew "No-Amon" She who sits at the Nile, surrounded by her waters, her rampart was the sea and water was her wall.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Cush was her strength, Egypt without end; Put and Libya were among {your allies}.Literally "your helpers"


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Yet she went into captivity as an exile; her children were dashed to pieces at the head of the streets; they cast lots for all of her nobles; all of her dignitaries were bound with chains.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 11
c3content:
You also will behave like a drunkard; You also will hide yourself; You also will seek refuge from the enemy.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 12
c3content:
All of your fortifications are like fig trees with ripe firstfruits-- if they are shaken, they will fall into the mouth of the eater.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Look! Your troops are like women in your midst. The gates of your land are wide open to your enemies; fire will consume the bars of your gates.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 14
c3content:
Draw water for a siege! Strengthen your fortifications! Go to the mud pit! Trample the clay! Grasp the brick mold!


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 16
c3content:
You have increased your merchants more than the stars of heaven; like the locust they will shed their skin and fly away.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Your officials are like locusts; your commanders are like a swarm of locusts. They encamp on the walls on a cold day; when the sun rises, they fly away-- no one knows where they have gone.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Your shepherds are sleeping, O king of Assyria! Your nobles slumber. Your people are scattered on the mountains; no one can gather them.


c0book: Nah
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 19
c3content:
There is no healing for your wound; your injury is fatal. All who hear the report of you will clap their hands for joy concerning you, {For who has not suffered at the hands of your endless cruelty}?Literally "For over whom has your endless cruelty not passed?"


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 2
c3content:
O Yahweh, how long shall I cry for help and you will not listen? How long will I cry out to you, "Violence!" and you will not save?


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Why do you cause me to see evil while you look at trouble? Destruction and violence happen before me; contention and strife arise.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice does not go forth perpetually.Or "forever" For the wicked surround the righteous; therefore justice goes forth perverted.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
"Look among the nations and see; be astonished and astounded. For a work is about to be done in your days that you will not believe if it is told.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 6
c3content:
For look! I am raising up the Chaldeans, the bitter and impetuous nation, the one who walks through the spacious places of earth to take possession of dwellings not belonging to it.Or "him"


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 7
c3content:
TheyHebrew "He" are dreadful and awesome; theirHebrew "his" justice and theirHebrew "his" dignity proceed from themselves.Hebrew "him"


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 8
c3content:
TheirHebrew "His" horses are more swift than leopards; they are more menacing than wolves at dusk. TheirHebrew "His" horsemen gallop; theirHebrew "his" horsemen come from afar; they fly like an eagle that is swift to devour.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
All of themHebrew "him" come for violence, their faces pressing forward. They gather captives like the sand.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And they themselves scoff at kings and rulers are a joke to them. They laugh at every fortification, and they heap up earth and take it.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Then they sweep like the wind and pass on; they become guilty, whose might is theirHebrew "his" god!"


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Are you not from of old, O Yahweh my God, my Holy One? YouHebrew "we shall not die," considered a deliberate scribal change of the text to avoid offensive language toward Yahweh shall not die. O Yahweh, you have marked themHebrew "him" for judgment; O Rock, you have established themHebrew "him" for reproof.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Your eyes are too pure to see evil, and you are not able to look at wrongdoing.Or "trouble" Why do you look at the treacherous? Why are you silent when the wicked swallows up someone more righteous than him?


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 15
c3content:
He brings up all of them with a fishhook; he drags them up with a fishnet; he gathers them in his dragnet. Therefore, he rejoices and exults.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Therefore he sacrifices to his fishnet and makes offerings to his dragnet, for by them {he makes a good living}Literally "his portion is fat" and his food is rich.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 1
c3content:
I will stand at my post, and station myself on the rampart. And I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Then Yahweh answered me and said, "Write the vision and make it plain on the tablet so that {it might be read quickly}.Literally "it might run reading upon it"


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For there is yet a vision for the appointed time; it will give witness to the end, and it will not lie. If it tarries, wait for it, for it will surely come and not delay.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Look! His spirit within him is puffed up; it is not upright. But the righteous shall live by his faithfulness.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 5
c3content:
{How much less}Literally "And moreover because" the defiant;"Defiant" follows the Dead Sea Scrolls (1QpHab) the arrogant, treacherous man? He who broadens his throat like Sheol, and who, like death, is not satisfied, and who gathers to himself all the nations, and harvested for himself all the peoples, will not succeed.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Shall not all of these take up a taunt against him, with ridicule and riddles against him, saying, 'Woe to him who heaps up what is not his'? For how long? And, 'Woe to him who makes himself heavy with pledges'?


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Will not your creditors suddenly rise up and awaken those who make you tremble? Then you shall be as plunder for them.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Because you plundered many nations, all the remaining nations will plunder you on account of the blood of humanity and violence against the land, and against cities and all who live in them.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Woe to him who obtains profit from evil gain for his house, to set his nest on high, to be saved from the hand of misfortune!


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Look! Is it not from Yahweh of hosts that people labor for mere fire, and nations exhaust themselves for mere vanity?


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 14
c3content:
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Yahweh, like the waters covering the sea.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Woe to him who gives a drink to his neighbors, pouring out your wrath and also making them drunk in order to see their nakedness!


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 16
c3content:
You will be sated with shame rather than glory. Drink also yourself, and expose yourself! The cup of the right hand of Yahweh will come around upon you and disgrace upon your glory.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For the violence of Lebanon will cover you, and the destruction of wild animals will shatter them on account of the blood of humanity, and the violence against the land, against a city and all the inhabitants in it.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 18
c3content:
What value is an idol when its carver has fashioned it, a molten idol, a teacher of lies? For he who fashioned his creation trusts in it, though making mute idols!


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Woe to him who says to the wood, 'Wake up!' And to a lifeless stone, 'Arise!' Can he teach? Look, it is covered with gold and silver, and there is no breath within it.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 2
c3content:
O Yahweh, I have heard the report of you; O Yahweh, I stand in awe of your works. In the midst of the years, revive it! In the midst of the years, make it known! In wrath, may you remember to show compassion.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 3
c3content:
God came from Teman; the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His splendor covers the heavens, and his praise fills the earth.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And his brightness was like the light; flashing rays came from his hand for him; And there is the covering of his strength.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Before him went Disease,The Hebrew term is also the name of a Canaanite deity and PestilenceThe Hebrew term is also the name of a Canaanite deity went out at his feet.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 6
c3content:
He stood and measured the earth; he looked and made the nations tremble. Then the mountains of old were shattered; the hills of old collapsed. The ways of old belong to him.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Was the anger of Yahweh against the rivers? Was your wrath against the rivers, or your fury against the sea, when you mounted upon your horses, upon your victory chariot?


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 9
c3content:
You laid bare the nakedness of your bow, swearing oaths with the arrows of your word. You split the earth with rivers.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 10
c3content:
When the mountains saw you they writhed; a torrent of waters swept by; the deep gave its voice; it raised its hands on high.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Sun and moon stood still in their place; at the light of your arrows they moved about; at the gleam of the flashing of your spear.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 13
c3content:
You went forth for the salvation of your people, for the salvation of your anointed. You crushed the head of the house of wickedness, laying bare from the foundation to the top.Or "to the neck"


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 14
c3content:
You pierced the head of his warriors with his own arrows; they came like a whirlwind to scatter me, their exultation like one who devours the afflicted in ambush.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 16
c3content:
I hear and my stomach shakes; my lips quiver at the sound; infection enters my bones; that which is beneath me trembles; I wait quietly for the day of trouble to come upon the people attacking us.


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Though the fig tree does not blossom, nor there be fruit on the vines; the yield of the olive tree fails, and the cultivated fields do not yield food; the flock is cut off from the animal pen, and there is no cattle in the stalls,


c0book: Hab
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Yahweh, my Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer; he causes me to walk on my high places. To the choirmaster with stringed instruments.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 1
c3content:
The word of Yahweh that came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah. 


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 3
c3content:
"I will destroy humanity and beast; I will destroy the birds of the sky and the fish of the sea, and the stumbling blocksA reference to idols with the wicked. And I will cut off humankind from the face of the earth"--a declaration of Yahweh.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
"And I will stretch out my hand against Judah and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And I will cut off from this place the remnant of Baal, and the name of idolatrous priests with the priests,The last phrase, "with the priests," may be a later explanatory gloss


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
and those who bow down on the rooftops to the host of heaven, and those who bow down, swearing to Yahweh but also swearing by Milkom,Or "their king"


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 6
c3content:
and those who turned back from {following}Literally "after" Yahweh, and who did not seek Yahweh, and did not inquire of him."


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Be silent before the Lord Yahweh, for the day of Yahweh draws near, for Yahweh has provided a sacrifice and has consecrated his guests.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And it shall be that on the day of the sacrifice of Yahweh, I will punish the officials and the sons of the king and those who dress in foreign clothing.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And on that day I will punish all who leap over the threshold, who fill up the house of their master with violence and deceit.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 10
c3content:
"And there shall be on that day"--a declaration of Yahweh-- "a {loud outcry}Literally "voice of a cry of distress" from the Fish Gate, and a wailing from the Second District, and a loudOr "great" crashing from the hills.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 11
c3content:
The inhabitants of the Mortar shall wail, for all the traders have perished; all who trade with silver have been cut off.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And it shall be that at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men {whose senses are dulled from drinking},Literally "who are thickened with their dregs" who say in their hearts, 'Yahweh will not do good, nor will he do evil.'


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Then their wealth shall be as plunder, and their homes as desolation. And they shall build their houses and not inhabit them, and they shall plant vineyards and not drink their wine."


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 14
c3content:
The great day of Yahweh draws near; it is near and coming very swiftly. The sound of the day of Yahweh is bitterness; there, a warrior cries out!


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 15
c3content:
That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of disaster and ruination, a day of darkness and deep gloom, a day of cloudsHebrew "cloud" and thick clouds,Hebrew "cloud"


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And I will bring distress to all humankind, and they shall walk about like the blind, for they sinned against Yahweh; their blood shall be poured out like dust and their entrails like dung.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Moreover, their silver and their gold will not be able to save them on the day of the wrath of Yahweh. And in the fire of his zeal, the whole land shall be consumed, for a terrifying end he shall make for all the inhabitants of the land.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Before the birth of the decree, the day flies away like chaff; before the fierce anger of Yahweh overtakes you; before the day of the anger of Yahweh overtakes you.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Seek Yahweh, all you afflicted of the land who have fulfilled his law; seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be concealed on the day of the anger of Yahweh.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon as a desolation. As for Ashdod, at noon they will drive her away, and Ekron shall be uprooted.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Woe to you, inhabitants of the region of the sea, people of the Kerethites! The word of Yahweh is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines. I will destroy you {until there is no inhabitant}.Literally "from there is not an inhabitant"


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And you, O region of the sea, shall become pastures and meadows for shepherds and sheep pens for the flocks.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And it shall become a region for the remnant of the house of Judah; upon them they shall graze, and in the houses of Ashkelon they shall lie down in the evening. For Yahweh their God shall be mindful of them, and he will restore their fortunes.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
I have heard the reproaches of Moab and the scorning of the {Ammonites},Literally "sons/children of Ammon" with which they have taunted my nation and made boasts against their territory.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
"Therefore, as I live"--a declaration of Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel-- "Moab shall be as Sodom, and the {Ammonites}Literally "sons/children of Ammon" like Gomorrah, a place of weeds and salt pits and a desolation forever. The remnant of my people shall plunder them, and the remainder of my nation shall possess them."


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 10
c3content:
This shall be for them in place of their pride because they mocked and boasted against the people of Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Yahweh will be awesome against them, for he will destroy all the gods of the earth and all the landsOr "islands" of the nations; each in its place will bow down to him.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And he will stretch out his hand against the north, and he will destroy Assyria and will make Nineveh a desolation, a dry wasteland like the desert.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 14
c3content:
Herds shall lie down in her midst, every wild animal of a nation; even the desert owl and the screech owl shall lodge on her capitals. A voice shall hoot in the window; rubbleThe traditional Hebrew text has "waste," while LXX has "a raven," reflecting a different word with one consonant changed on the threshold; for the cedar is laid bare.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 15
c3content:
This is the city of rejoicing that lived securely; the one saying in her heart, "{I am, and there is none besides me}."Literally "I am and none me" How she has become a desolation, a lair for wild animals! Everyone who passes by her hisses and shakes his fist.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 2
c3content:
She listens to no voice; she does not accept correction. In Yahweh she does not trust; to her God she does not draw near.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Her officials in her midst are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they leave nothing until the morning.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Her prophets are arrogant men of treachery; her priests have defiled that which is holy; they do violence to the law.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Yahweh is righteous in her midst; he does not do wickedness. {Morning by morning}Literally "In the morning, in the morning" he renders his judgment; at dawn he does not fail, but an evil one knows no shame.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 6
c3content:
"I have cut off nations; their strongholds are deserted. I have laid waste their streets, so that none pass through. Their cities have been destroyed and are without a man, without an inhabitant.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
I have said, 'Surely she will fear me; she will accept discipline. Then her dwelling place will not be cut down, nor all that I have brought upon her.' Surely they rise early; they make all their deeds corrupt.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
"Therefore, wait for me"--a declaration of Yahweh-- "for the day of my rising as a witness. For my decision is to gather nations, to assembleThe traditional Hebrew has "assemble me"; this translation follows LXX kingdoms, to pour out my wrath upon them, all my burning anger. For by the fire of my anger all the land shall be consumed.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Because then I will {make the speech of the nations pure};Literally "I will turn to the nations a purged lip" that all of them might call on the name of Yahweh, to serve him {in unison}.Literally "with one shoulder"


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 10
c3content:
From beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers and the daughter of my scattered ones shall bring my offering.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 11
c3content:
On that day you shall not be humiliated on account of all your deeds by which you have rebelled against me. For then I shall remove from your midst those exulting in your pride, and you shall no longer be haughty in {my holy mountain}.Literally "the mountain of my holiness"


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And I will leave in your midst a people afflicted and poor, and they shall take refuge in the name of Yahweh.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 13
c3content:
The remnant of Israel shall not do wickedness; they shall not speak deception, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth. For they shall graze and lie down, and none shall frighten them."


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 14
c3content:
Shout for joy, O daughter of Zion! Cry aloud, O Israel! Rejoice and be jubilant with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem!


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Yahweh has annulled your judgments; he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, Yahweh, is in your midst; you shall no longer fear misfortune.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Yahweh your God is in your midst; a mighty warrior who saves. He shall rejoice over you with joy; he renewsThe translation follows the LXX text; the traditional Hebrew text reads "he will silence you in his love" you in his love; he will exult over you with singing.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 18
c3content:
I will gather those of you grieving on account of the feast; they were raising against her a reproach.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors; I will save the lame and gather the outcast. I will changeOr "make" them from shame to glory and {renown}Literally "a name" throughout the whole world.


c0book: Zeph
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 20
c3content:
At that time I will bring you in; at the time of my gathering you together. For I will make you {renowned}Literally "a name" and praised among all the nations of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your eyes," says Yahweh.


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 1
c3content:
In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day, the word of Yahweh came {through}Literally "through the hand of" Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying,


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'This people says, "{The time has not come to rebuild the temple of Yahweh}.'" Literally "The time is not coming, the time for the house of Yahweh to be built"


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
"Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your houses that have been paneled while this houseThat is, the temple is desolate?"


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And so then, thus says Yahweh of hosts: '{Consider your ways}!Literally "Set your heart on your ways"


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 6
c3content:
You have sown much but have harvested little. You have eaten without being satisfied; {you have drunk without being satiated};Literally "You have drunk, without becoming drunk" you have worn clothes without being warm; the one who earns wages puts it in {a pouch with holes}.'Literally "a pierced pouch"


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Go up the mountain and bring wood and build the houseThat is, the temple so that I may be pleased with it and honored,' says Yahweh.


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
'You have looked for much, and look! It came to little; and when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why?' {declares}Literally "a declaration of " Yahweh of hosts. 'Because my house is desolate and you are running each to your own house!


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 11
c3content:
I have called for a drought on the land and the hills,Or mountains on the grain, the new wine, the olive oil, on what the soil produces, on human beings and wild animals,Hebrew "animal" and on {all their labor}.'"Literally "all the labor of the hands" 


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all the remnant of the people gave heed to the voice of Yahweh their God and to the words of Haggai the prophet, as Yahweh their God had sent him, {and the people feared Yahweh}.Literally "and the people feared from before Yahweh"


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And Haggai the messenger of Yahweh spoke to the people with the message of Yahweh, saying, " 'I am with you' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh."


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And Yahweh stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and did the work on the house of Yahweh of hosts, their God,


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 1
c3content:
In the seventh month on the twenty-first day, the word of Yahweh {came through}Literally "came through the hand of" Haggai the prophet, saying,


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"Speak now to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people, saying,


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
'Who among you is left that saw this house in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it seem like nothing {to you}?Literally "in your eyes"


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
'But now take courage,Or "be strong" Zerubbabel,' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh. 'Take courage,Or "Be strong" Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and take courage,Or "be strong" all the people of the land,' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh. 'Do the work, because I am with you,' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh of hosts,


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 5
c3content:
'according to {the promise}Literally "the word" that {I covenanted}Literally "I cut" with you when you came out of Egypt. My spirit {is with you};Literally "is standing in your midst" do not be afraid.'


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 6
c3content:
For thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'Once again, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and dry land.


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
I will shake all the nations so that the treasure of all the nations will come, and I will fill this houseThat is, the temple with glory,' says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
'The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says Yahweh of hosts, 'and in this place I will give peace' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh of hosts.'" 


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 10
c3content:
On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of Yahweh came to the prophet Haggai, saying,


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
If a man carriesLiterally "lifts" consecrated meat in the hem of his garment, and his hem touches bread, or stew, or wine, or olive oil, or any kind of food, will it become holy?'" The priests answered, "No."


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Then Haggai said, "If one who is unclean from contact with a corpse touches any of these, will it become unclean?" The priests answered, "Yes, it will be become unclean."


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And Haggai answered and said, " 'So it is with this people, and with this nation before me,' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh, 'and so it is with every kind of work of their hands; and what they offer there is unclean.


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But now, please {consider}Literally "set your heart" from this day forward, before one stone was placed on another in the temple of Yahweh,


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 16
c3content:
{from that time when}Or "from their being," or "from the time they were then" one came to a heap of twenty measures, there were only ten, and when one came to the wine vat to draw out fifty measures,Hebrew "measure" there were only twenty.


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 17
c3content:
I struck you with blight, and with plant mildew, and hail, all the work of your hands. But {you did not come back to me},'Literally "there were none of you to me" {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh.


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 18
c3content:
'{Please consider}Literally "Please set your heart" from this day forward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, from the day that the foundation of Yahweh's temple was laid,Or "placed," or "set" {consider}:Literally "set your heart"


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Is there still seed in the store chamber? Do the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree still produce nothing? From this day forward I will bless you.'" 


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 22
c3content:
and I will overthrow the thrones of kingdoms and destroy the military strength of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overthrow chariots and their drivers; horses and their riders will fall, every one by the sword of another!


c0book: Hag
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 23
c3content:
'On that day,' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh of hosts, 'I will take you, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, my servant,' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh, 'and I will make you a signet ring, for I have chosen you,' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh of hosts." 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 1
c3content:
In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of Yahweh cameLiterally "was" to the prophet Zechariah son of Berekiah, son of Iddo, saying,


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"Yahweh {was very angry with your ancestors}.Literally "was angry against your ancestors with anger"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 3
c3content:
You must say to them: 'Thus says Yahweh of hosts: "Return to me," {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh of hosts, "and I will return to you," says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
"Do not be like your ancestors,Or "fathers" to whom the former prophets proclaimed, saying, 'Thus says Yahweh of hosts: "Return from your evil ways and your evil deeds!" ' But they did not hearOr "listen" and they did not pay attentionOr "give heed" to me," {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 6
c3content:
However, did not my words and my regulations which I commanded my servants the prophets overtake your ancestors?Or "fathers" And they repented and said, 'Yahweh of hosts planned to do with us according to our ways, and according to our deeds so he has dealt with us.'" '" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 7
c3content:
On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of Yahweh came to Zechariah the prophet, son of Berekiah, son of Iddo, saying,


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 8
c3content:
{I had a vision in the night},Literally "I saw the night," which means "I had a vision" and look, a man riding on a red horse. And he was standing between the myrtle shrubs that were in the ravine, and behind him were red, reddish-brown, and white horses.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And I asked, "What are these, my lord?" And the angel who was talking with me said, "I will show you what these are."


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And the man standing between the myrtle shrubs answered and said, "These are those whom Yahweh has sent to patrolOr "to go about," or "to walk through" the earth."


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And they answered the angel of Yahweh who was standing between the myrtle shrubs, and they said, "We have patrolledOr "have gone about," or "have walked through" the earth, and look, all the earth {is dwelling in peace}."Literally "is dwelling and is at rest"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 12
c3content:
The angel of Yahweh answered and said, "O Yahweh of hosts, {how long}Literally "until when" will you have no compassion on Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which you showed fury these seventy years?"Hebrew "year"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
With graciousOr "kind"; literally "good" and comforting words Yahweh answered the angel who was talking with me.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And the angel who was talking with me said to me, "Proclaim, saying, 'Thus says Yahweh of hosts: "{I am very jealous}Literally "I am jealous with a great jealousy" for Jerusalem and for Zion!


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And {I am extremely angry}Literally "With a great anger I am angry" with the nations that are at ease, for while I was a little angry, they {furthered disaster}."Literally "helped disaster"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Therefore, thus says Yahweh: "I have returned to Jerusalem with compassion. My templeOr "house" will be built in it," {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh of hosts, "and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem." '


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Proclaim again, saying, 'Thus says Yahweh of hosts: "My cities shall again overflow from prosperity, and Yahweh will comfort Zion again, and he will choose Jerusalem again." '" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Zechariah 1:18-2:17 in the English Bible is 2:1-13 in the Hebrew Bible And I {looked up}Literally "lifted up my eyes" and I saw, and look, there were four horns!


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And I said to the angel who was talking with me, "What are these?" And he said to me, "These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem."


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 21
c3content:
and I asked, "What are these coming to do?" And he answered, saying, "These are the horns that scattered Judah, {so that no man}Literally "according to the mouth of a man" lifted up his head; but these have come to frighten them, to strike down the horns of the nations that lifted a horn against the land of Judah to scatter it." 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And I {looked up}Literally "lifted up my eyes" and I saw, and look, a man, and in his hand was a measuring rope!


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And I asked, "Where are you going?" And he answered me, "To measure Jerusalem to see what is its width and what is its length."


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And look, the angel who was talking to me was coming forward, and another angel was coming forward to meet him.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And he said to him, "Run, say to that young man, 'Jerusalem shall be inhabited {like villages without walls}Literally "like open regions" because of the multitude of people and animals in its midst.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And I will be for it a wall of fire all around,' {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh, 'and I will be the glory in its midst.'" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 6
c3content:
"Woe! Woe! Flee from the land of the north," {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh, "for I have scattered you like the four winds of the heavens," {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
For thus said Yahweh of hosts, after gloryThe phrase "after glory" is difficult to interpret he sent me against the nations plundering you: Truly, the one touching you is touching the appleHebrew "pupil," but the expression "apple of his eye" has become well-established in English of his eye.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
"Yes, look! I am going to wave my hand against them, and they will become plunder for their servants, and you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for look, I am coming and I will dwell in your midst," {declares}Literally "a declaration of" Yahweh.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 11
c3content:
"Many nations will join themselves to Yahweh on that day, and they will be my people, and I will dwell in your midst. And you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me to you.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And Yahweh will inherit Judah as his portion {in the holy land},Literally "upon the land of the holiness" and he will again choose Jerusalem.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Be silent, {all people},Literally "all flesh" before Yahweh, for he is roused from {his holy dwelling}."Literally "the dwelling place of his holiness" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing {before}Literally "to the face of" the angel of Yahweh; and SatanHebrew "the accuser," or "the adversary" was standing on his right to accuse him.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 2
c3content:
But Yahweh said to Satan,Hebrew "the accuser," or "the adversary" "Yahweh rebukes you, O Satan!Hebrew "the accuser," or "the adversary" Yahweh who has chosen Jerusalem rebukes you! Is this not a stick snatched from the fire?"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And Joshua was clothed in filthy garments and was standing {before}Literally "to the face of" the angel.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And he answered and said to the ones standing {before}Literally "to the face of" him, saying, "Remove the filthy garments from him." And he said to him, "See, I have taken away your guiltThe Hebrew term refers to guilt caused by sin (HALOT 800 s.v. 2) from you, and will clothe you with rich garments."


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And I said, "Let them put a clean headbandOr "turban" on his head." And they put a clean headband on his head, and they clothed him with garments. And the angel of Yahweh was standing by. 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
"Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'If you will walk in my ways, and if you will keep my requirements, then you will judgeOr "govern" my house, and you will also guard my courtyards, and I will give to you passagewaysOr "right of access" among these that are standing here.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Listen, please, O Joshua the high priest, you and your companionsPossibly his fellow priests that are sitting {before}Literally "to the face of" you. For the men are a sign that,Hebrew "for" look, I am going to bring my servant the Branch.Hebrew "Sprout" or "Shoot" ("Branch" is a traditional rendering in English)


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 9
c3content:
For consider, the stone that {I set before}Literally "I gave to the face of, "or "I gave in the presence of" Joshua, on one stone are seven eyes.Or "facets" Look, {I am going to engrave an inscription on it},'Literally "I am going to engrave its engraving" {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh of hosts, 'and I will remove the guilt of that land in a single day.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 10
c3content:
On that day,' {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh of hosts, 'you will invite {one another}Literally "a man to his friend" under the vine and under the fig tree.'" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And the angel who was talking with me returned, and he wakened me as one who is wakened from his sleep.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And he said to me, "What do you see?" And I said, "I see, and look, {a lampstand all of gold},Literally "a lampstand of gold in its totality" and a bowl was on its top, and its seven lamps on it, and seven lips on each of the lamps that are on its top.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And the angel who was talking with me answered and said to me, "Do you not know what these are?" And I said, "No, my lord."


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And he answered and said to me, "This is the word of Yahweh to Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by strength and not by power, but only by my Spirit,' says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 7
c3content:
'Who are you O great mountain? {Before}Literally "To the face of" Zerubbabel you will become level ground, and he will bring out the top stone amid the shouts of "Grace, grace to it!" '"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 9
c3content:
"The hands of Zerubbabel have founded this house, and his hands will finish it. And you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me to you.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 10
c3content:
For whoever has despised the day of small things will rejoice and will see the {plumb line}Literally "the tin stone"; this could refer to a plumb line or a plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel." 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And I answered and said to him, "What are these two olive trees on the right of the lampstand and on its left?"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And I replied a second time and asked him, "What are these two twigs of olive treesOr "two clusters of olive branches"; literally "two ears of grain," perhaps based on similarity of shape on the right of the lampstand and on its left?"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And he said, "These are the two {anointed ones}Literally "sons of the olive oil" standing by the Lord of the whole earth." 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 1
c3content:
{I looked up again},Literally "I did again, I lifted up my eyes" and I saw, and look!--a flying scroll!


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And he asked me, "What are you seeing?" And I said, "I am seeing a flying scroll twenty cubits long and ten cubits wide."That is, thirty feet by fifteen feet


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And he said to me, "This is the curse going out over the surface of the whole earth. For everyone who steals has gone unpunishedMany translations render this verb as "will be cut off" according to it, and likewise everyone who swears falsely has gone unpunished according to it.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 4
c3content:
'I have sent it out,' {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh of hosts, 'and it will go into the house of the thief and into the house of the one swearing {falsely by my name},Literally "by my name to lie" and it will spend the night in thatHebrew "his" house and will destroy it, with its timber and its stone.'" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And the angel who was speaking to me went out, and he said to me, "{Please look up}!Literally "Lift, please, your eyes!" See what this is going out."


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And I asked, "What is it?" And he said, "This is a basketOr "an ephah," a measure of grain going out. And he said, "This is their iniquityHebrew "eye"; other ancient versions (LXX, Syriac) read "iniquity" throughout all the earth.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And look, the lead cover was lifted and a woman was sitting inside the basket.Or "ephah," a measure of grain


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And he said, "This is Wickedness!" And he thrust her back down into the basket,Or "ephah," a measure of grain and threw the lead cover on top of it.That is, on top of the "basket" or "ephah"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And I {looked up}Literally "lifted up my eyes" and saw, and look!--two women coming forward, and the wind was in their wings, and they had wings like those of a stork, and they lifted up the basketOr "ephah," a measure of grain between the earth and the sky.Or "heaven"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And I asked the angel who was talking to me, "Where are they taking the basket?"Or "ephah," a measure of grain


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And he said to me, "To build for it a houseOr "temple" in the land of Shinar,That is, Babylon (Gen 11:2) and when it is put in place, it will be placed there on its site." 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 1
c3content:
{I looked up again},Literally "I did again, I lifted up my eyes" and I saw, and look!--four chariots coming out from between two mountains, and the mountains were mountains of bronze.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And with the third chariot there were white horses, and with the fourth chariot there were strongOther ancient versions read "grey" here dappled horses.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And the angel answered and said to me, "These are the four windsOr "spirits" (The same Hebrew word can be translated "wind" or "spirit" depending on the context) of the heavens going out after presenting themselves before the Lord of all the earth.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 6
c3content:
{The one with}Literally "Her with which" the black horses is going out to the north country, and the white horses go after them,Some interpret the word "after" to indicate a westward direction while the dappled ones go to the south country."


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 7
c3content:
When the strong horses went out, they were anxious to go to patrol the earth. And heThat is, "Lord of all the earth" said, "Go, patrol the earth." And they patrolled the earth.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And he cried out to me and said to me, "See those going out to the north country have set my spirit at rest in the north country." 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 10
c3content:
"CollectThe imperative "Collect" has no object; many translations supply "silver and gold" or "an offering" from the exiles--from Heldai, Tobijah, and from Jedaiah, all of whom came from Babylon--and go on that day, go to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Take the silver and gold and make a crown, and set it on the head of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And say to him, 'Thus says Yahweh of hosts: "Look, here is a man whose name is Branch,Hebrew "Sprout" or "Shoot" ("Branch" is a traditional rendering in English) and from his place he will sprout, and he will build the temple of Yahweh.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And he will build the temple of Yahweh, and he will bear majesty and will sit and rule on his throne. And he shall be a priest on his throne, and the counsel of peace will be between the two of them." 'That is, between king and priest


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And the crown will be for Helem,"Helem" is probably another name for Heldai (v. 10) for Tobijah, for Jedaiah, and for Hen"Hen" is frequently understood as a reference to Josiah (v. 10) son of Zephaniah, as a memorial in the temple of Yahweh.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And those who are far off will come and build the temple of Yahweh, and you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me to you. And it will happen if you will listen diligently to the voice of Yahweh your God." 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 1
c3content:
{And then},Literally "and it happened" in the fourth year of King Darius, the word of Yahweh came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Kislev.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And the people of Bethel sent Sharezer and Regem-Melech, and theirHebrew "his" men, to entreat {the favor}Literally "the face" of Yahweh,


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 3
c3content:
saying to the {priests of the house of Yahweh of hosts}Literally "priests who are for the house of Yahweh of hosts" and to the prophets, "Should I mourn in the fifth month and keep myself separateOr "abstain"; some interpret this as a reference to fasting as I have done for these many years?"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 5
c3content:
"Say to all the people of the land and to the priests: 'When you fasted and lamented in the fifth and seventh months for these seventy years, did you really fast for me?


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Are not these the words that Yahweh proclaimed {through}Literally "by the hand of" the former prophets, when Jerusalem and {its surrounding towns}Literally "her towns around her" were inhabited and at ease, and the NegevThe Negev is an arid region south of the Judean hills and the ShephelahThe Shephelah is a geographical area on the western edge of the Judean hills were inhabited?'" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 9
c3content:
"Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'Judge with trustworthy justice, and showLiterally "do" steadfast love and compassion {to one another}.Literally "a man his brother"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 10
c3content:
You must not oppress the widow, the orphan, the foreigner, and the needy. You must not devise evil in your heart {against one another}.'Literally "a man his brother"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But they refused to listen, and turnedHebrew "gave" a stubborn shoulder and {stopped their ears from listening}.Literally "their ears were heavy from hearing"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 12
c3content:
{They made their hearts adamant}Literally "They set their hearts like hard stone" in order not to hear the lawHebrew torah and the words that Yahweh of hosts had sent by his spirit throughLiterally "by the hand of" the former prophets; therefore great wrath came from Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 13
c3content:
'Thus, just as IHebrew "he called" (but still referring to Yahweh) called and they would not hear, so they will call and I will not hear,' says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 14
c3content:
'And I scattered them with a wind among all the nations that they had not known; the land was made desolate behind them-- no one crossing through it or returning--and they made the desirable landHebrew "land of desire," but this could be understood as a land characterized by desire rather than a desirable land a desolation.'" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"Thus says Yahweh of hosts: '{I am exceedingly jealous for Zion};Literally "I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy" I am jealous for it with great wrath.'


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Thus says Yahweh: 'I have returned to Zion, and I will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem; and Jerusalem will be called the faithful city,Or "the city of truth" and the mountain of Yahweh of hosts will be called the holy mountain.'


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'Old men and old women shall again sit in the public squares of Jerusalem, each with staff in handHebrew "a man his staff in his hand" {because of great age}.Literally "because of the multitude of days"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And the public squares of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its public squares.'


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'Even if it seems impossibleOr "wonderful" {to the remnant}Literally "in the eyes of the remnant" of this people in those days, should it also seem impossibleOr "wonderful" {to me}?'Literally "in my eyes" {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'Look! I am going to save my people from the land of the east, and from the land of the west,


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 8
c3content:
and I will bring them and they will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. They will be my people and I will be their God in faithfulnessOr "truth" and in righteousness.' 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 9
c3content:
"Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'Let your hands be strong, youHebrew "the ones" who are hearing in these days these words from the mouth of the prophets who were present on the day {the foundation was laid for the rebuilding of the temple, the house of Yahweh of hosts}.Literally "the temple, the house of Yahweh of hosts, was founded to be built"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 10
c3content:
For before those days there was no wage for people or for animals, and there was no safety from the enemy for those who went out or those who came in, and I sent each person against {one another}.Literally "his neighbor"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But now {I will not deal with the remnant of this people as in the former days},'Literally "not like the former days I will be to the remnant" {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 12
c3content:
'For there will be a sowing of peace; the vine will give its fruit, and the soil will give its produce, and the heavens will give their dew. And I will cause the remnant of this people to inherit all these things.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 13
c3content:
{And then},Literally "and it will happen" just as you were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and you will be a blessing. You must not be afraid; let your hands be strong!'" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 14
c3content:
For thus says Yahweh of hosts: "Just as I planned to bring disasterHebrew "evil" on you when your ancestorsOr "fathers" provoked me to anger," says Yahweh of hosts, "and I did not regret it,


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 15
c3content:
{so again I have planned}Literally "So I did again, I planned" in these days to do good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. Do not be afraid!


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 16
c3content:
These are the things that you must do: speak truth, each of you, with his neighbor; practice trustworthy judgment and peace in your gates.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Do not devise evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love {a false oath},Literally "an oath of deception" because all these are things I hate," {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh. 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 19
c3content:
"Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'The fast of the fourth month, the fifth month, the seventh month, and the tenth month will be for the house of Judah jubilation and joy and merry festivals; therefore love truth and peace.'


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'It will happen again that nations and the inhabitants of many cities will come.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And the inhabitants of one city will go to another city, saying, "Let us go immediately to entreat {the favor of}Literally "the face of" Yahweh, to seek Yahweh of hosts--I also will go!"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And many peoples and powerfulOr "mighty" nations will come to seek Yahweh of hosts in Jerusalem, and to entreat {the favor of}Literally "the face of" Yahweh.'


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 23
c3content:
Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'In those days ten men from {all the nations of every language}Literally "all the languages of the nations" will take hold of the hem of a Judean man,Many versions translate "a Jew," but "Judean" highlights Zechariah's focus on provincial geography saying, "Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you!" '" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 2
c3content:
and also Hamath, which borders on it; Tyre and Sidon--yes, they are very wise!That is, wise in their own eyes (ironic)


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Tyre has built a fortification for itself,Hebrew "her" and it heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the mud of the streets.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Look! The Lord will drive itHebrew "her" out and will hurl itsHebrew "her" outer ramparts into the sea, and itHebrew "she" will be consumed by fire.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Ashkelon will see and will be afraid, and Gaza will writhe exceedingly, and Ekron also, because its hope is ruined.Traditionally "ashamed"; some presuppose a different Hebrew form and translate "withered" And the king from Gaza will perish, and Ashkelon will not be inhabited.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 6
c3content:
A mongrel peopleThat is, a people of mixed marriage; "half-breeds" will dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut down the pride of the Philistines.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 7
c3content:
I will remove itsHebrew "his" blood from itsHebrew "his" mouth, and itsHebrew "his" abominations from between itsHebrew "his" teeth. And itHebrew "he" too will be a remnant for our God; and itHebrew "he" will be like a tribal chiefThis word is sometimes interpreted as "clan" in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusite.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But I will encamp at my templeOr "house" like a guard, against those crossing through and returning; no oppressor will cross through them again, for now I have seen with my own eyes.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your king comes to you; he is righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, and on a male donkey, {the foal of}Literally "the son of " a female donkey!


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem; the battle bow will be cut down, and he will announce peace to the nations. His dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the RiverThat is, the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 11
c3content:
As for you also, because of the blood of your covenant, I will release your prisoners from {the waterless pit}.Literally "the cistern there is not water in him"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 13
c3content:
For I have bent Judah as my bow; I have set Ephraim as an arrow. I will set in motion your sons, O Zion, against your sons, O Javan.That is, Greece I will wield you like the sword of a warrior.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 14
c3content:
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 the south.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Yahweh of hosts will defend them, and they will devour and subdue the slingstones;Perhaps metonymy for the slingers of stones they will drink, they will make noiseLXX reads "they will drink blood like wine" like wine, and they will be full like the sacrificial basin,That is, the ceremonial bowl used by the priest for sprinkling blood drenched like the corners of an altar.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And Yahweh their God will save them on that day, as the flock of his people; for they are like the stones of a diadem, glittering on his land.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! Grain will make the young men thrive, and new wine the young women.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Because the household godsHebrew teraphim speak deceit, and those who practice divination see a lie, and the dreamers of vanity speak in vain. Therefore the people wander like sheep;Or "flocks"; the Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals) they are afflicted because there is no shepherd.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 3
c3content:
{My anger burns}Literally "My nose becomes hot" against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders,Or "male goats" because Yahweh of hosts watches over his flock,Or "herd" the house of Judah; and he will make them like his majestic horse in war.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 4
c3content:
From themHebrew "him" (or "it"), referring to the flock in v. 3 the cornerstone will go out, from themHebrew "him" (or "it"), referring to the flock in v. 3 the tent peg, from themHebrew "him" (or "it"), referring to the flock in v. 3 the battle bow, from themHebrew "him" (or "it"), referring to the flock in v. 3 every ruler, all together.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And they will be like warriors, trampling in the mud of the streets in the battle. They will fight, because Yahweh is with them, and they will put to shame the riders on horses.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 6
c3content:
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 am Yahweh their God, and I will answer them.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And the people of Ephraim will be like a warrior, and their heart will be glad as with wine. And their children will see and rejoice; their heart will shout in exultation in Yahweh.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 8
c3content:
I will whistle to them and gather them, for I have redeemed them, and they will become numerous as they have been numerous before.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Though I sowOr "scatter" them among the nations, in the distant places they will remember me, and they will stay alive with their children, and they will return.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 10
c3content:
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 room will be found for them there.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And heLXX reads "they," referring to the Israelites (so NIV, NRSV, NASB) will pass through the sea of distress, and he will strike the waves of the sea, and all the depths of the Nile will dry up. The pride of Assyria will be brought low, and the scepter of Egypt will depart.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 12
c3content:
I will make them strong in Yahweh, and in his name they will walk, {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Wail, O juniper,Or "cypress" for the cedar has fallen, for the magnificent trees are ruined! Wail, oaks of Bashan, for the impenetrable forest has come down!


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Listen to the wailing of the shepherds, for their splendor is ruined! Listen to the roar of the young lions, for the thickets of the Jordan are ruined!


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Thus says Yahweh my God: "Shepherd the flockThe Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals) doomed to slaughter.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 5
c3content:
The ones buying them kill them and go unpunished, and the ones selling them say, 'Blessed be Yahweh, for I have become rich.' Their own shepherds have no compassion for them.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 6
c3content:
For I will no longer have compassion on the inhabitants of the land," {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh. "Look, I am 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 anyone from their hand." 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And I shepherded the flockThe Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals) doomed to slaughter, evenHebrew "therefore" the afflictedLXX reads "merchants of the flock" which is reflected in some English translations of the flock.The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals) I took two staffs, one I called Kindness, and the other I called Unity, and I shepherded the flock.The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals)


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And I got rid of three shepherds in one month, for {I grew impatient}Literally "my soul became short" with them, and {they also became tired of me}.Literally "also their soul detested me"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 9
c3content:
So I said, "I will not shepherd you! The one dying will die, and the one to be destroyed will be destroyed. And the ones remaining, let them devour {the flesh of each other}."Literally "each the flesh of her neighbor"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And I took my staff Kindness and broke it, to break my covenant that I {had made}Literally "had cut" with all the peoples.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And it was broken on that day. Then the afflictedLXX reads "merchants (of the flock)" which is reflected in some English translations of the flock,The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals) the ones who were watching me, knew that it was the word of Yahweh.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And I said to them, "If {it seems right to you},Literally "it is good in your eyes" give me my wages, but if not, {keep them}."Literally "refrain" And they weighed out my wages, thirty silver shekels.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And Yahweh said to me, "Throw it to the potter,"Syriac reads "treasury," followed by NAB, NRSV, TEV {this noble price}Literally "the price of honor" at which I was valued by them!" So I took the thirty silver shekels and I threw them to the potterSyriac reads "treasury," followed by NAB, NRSV, TEV in the house of Yahweh.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 16
c3content:
For look, I am raising up a shepherd in the land who will not attend to the ones that are perishing; he will not seek the young man,Syriac and other ancient versions read "the wandering" or "the scattered," as do several English translations he will not heal the ones that are crushed and he will not sustain the healthy ones; he will devour the flesh of the {fattened ones}Literally "the stall-fed" and tear apart even their hoofs. 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 17
c3content:
"Woe, my worthless shepherd who deserts the flock!The Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals) May a sword fall on his arm and on {his right eye}!Literally "the eye of his right" May his arm wither completely and {his right eye}Literally "the eye of his right" be utterly blinded!"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 1
c3content:
An oracle. The word of Yahweh concerning Israel. "{Thus declares}Literally "Declaration of" Yahweh, who stretches out the heavens, founds the earth, and forms the spirit of humankind in its midst:Or "forms the spirit of a man within him"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 2
c3content:
'Look, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup of reeling for all the surrounding nations; it will also be against Judah in the siege against Jerusalem.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 3
c3content:
{And then}Literally "And it will happen" on that day I will make Jerusalem a stone weightOr "a heavy stone" for all the peoples. All those lifting it up will grievously hurt themselves, and all the nations of the earth will assemble against it.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 4
c3content:
On that day,' {declares}Literally "declaration of" 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},Literally "I will open my eyes," that is, "I will be responsive" or "I will pay attention" and I will strike every horse of the peoples with blindness.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And the clans of Judah will say {to themselves},Literally "in their heart" "The inhabitants of Jerusalem are a strength to us,Hebrew "me" through Yahweh of hosts, their God." 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 6
c3content:
" 'On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a pan of fire among sticks of wood, and like a torch of fire among stalksHebrew "stalk" of grain, and they will devour to the right and to the left all the surrounding peoples, and Jerusalem will be inhabited again in its place, in Jerusalem.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And Yahweh will save the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitantsHebrew "inhabitant" of Jerusalem may not be exalted over Judah.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 8
c3content:
On that day Yahweh will put a shield around the inhabitantsHebrew "inhabitant" of Jerusalem, and the one who stumbles among them on that day will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of Yahweh, {before them}.Literally "to the face of them"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 9
c3content:
{And then}Literally "And it will happen" on that day I will seek to destroy all the nations coming against Jerusalem. 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 10
c3content:
" 'I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitantsHebrew "inhabitant" 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 one grieves bitterly over a firstborn.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 11
c3content:
On that day the wailing will be great in Jerusalem, like the wailing for Hadad Rimmon in the plain of Megiddo.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And the land shall mourn, {each clan by itself};Literally "clans, clans alone" 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;


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 13
c3content:
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;


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 14
c3content:
and all those clans remaining, {each clan by itself},Literally "clans, clans alone" and their wives by themselves.'" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 1
c3content:
" '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}.Literally "for sin and for impurity"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 2
c3content:
{And then},Literally "And it will happen" on that day,' {declares}Literally "declaration of" 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.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 3
c3content:
{And then},Literally "And it will happen" 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.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 4
c3content:
{And then}Literally "And it will happen" 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,


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 5
c3content:
but he will say, "I am not a prophet; I am a tiller of the soil, for a man has acquired me since my youth."Other translations read "for the land has been my possession since my youth"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And someoneHebrew "he" shall say to him, "What are these wounds {between your arms}?"Literally "between your hands"; that is, on the chest or on the back and he will say, "Those I have receivedHebrew "have been struck" in the house of the ones who love me." '" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 7
c3content:
"O sword, awake against my shepherd, against the man who is my associate," {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh of hosts. "Strike the shepherd, so that the sheepOr "flock"; the Hebrew term refers collectively to both sheep and goats (small livestock animals) may be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the small ones.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 8
c3content:
{And then}Literally "And it will happen" in all the land," {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh, "{two thirds}Literally "a mouth of two" will be cut off and perish, and one third will be left aliveHebrew "left over" in it.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And I will bring the remaining third into the fire, and I will refine them like one refines silver, and I will test them like one tests gold. TheyHebrew "He" will call my name, and I will answer them.Hebrew "him" I will say, 'TheyHebrew "He" are my people,' and theyHebrew "he" will say, 'Yahweh is my God.'"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 2
c3content:
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.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Then Yahweh will go forth and fight against those nations, like {when he fights}Literally "the day of his fighting" on a day of battle.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 4
c3content:
On that day his feet will stand on {the Mount of Olives},Literally "the mountain of the olive trees" which faces Jerusalem on the east; and {the Mount of Olives}Literally "the mountain of the olive trees" will be split {in half},Literally "from its half" from east to west, by a very great valley; and half of the mountain will withdraw toward the north, and the other half toward the south.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And you will flee by the valley of my mountains, because the valley of the 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, and all the holy ones with him.Hebrew "you"; LXX has "him" 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 6
c3content:
{And then}Literally "And it will happen" on that day there will not be light,Some suggest reading "flame" (= "heat") here the precious things will congeal.Or "the noble ones will congeal"; the Hebrew is difficult here


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 7
c3content:
There shall be continuous day--it is known to Yahweh--not day and not night; and at evening time there will be light. 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 8
c3content:
{And then}Literally "And it will happen" on that day, living waters will flow out from Jerusalem, half of them to the eastern sea,That is, the Dead Sea and the other half to the western sea;That is, the Mediterranean Sea it will happen both in the summer and in the winter.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 10
c3content:
All the land will be transformed into a desert plateauOr "will be changed like the Arabah" from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem. But itThat is, Jerusalem will rise up high and it will stayOr "remain" in its place from the Gate of Benjamin to the place of the former gate, up to the Corner Gate and from the Tower of Hananel to the king's winepresses.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And theyThat is, the people will dwell in it, and {there will be no more ban imposed},Literally "and there will not be a thing devoted to destruction" (that is, put under the ban of utter destruction) and Jerusalem will dwell in security. 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And this will be the plague with which Yahweh will strike all the peoples that fight against Jerusalem: theirHebrew "his" flesh will rot while theyHebrew "he" are standing on theirHebrew "his" feet; theirHebrew "his" eyes will rot in their sockets, and theirHebrew "his" tonguesHebrew "tongue" will rot in their mouths.Hebrew "mouth"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 13
c3content:
{And then}Literally "And it will happen" on that day a great panic from Yahweh will fallHebrew "will be" on them, and {they will seize one another's hand},Literally "and a man will seize the hand of his neighbor" and the hand of the one will be raised against the hand of {another}.Literally "his neighbor"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And Judah also will fight atOr "against" (so NAB, CEV) Jerusalem. And the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be collected--gold and silver, and garments {in great abundance}.Literally "as far as the very multitude"


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 15
c3content:
{Like this plague}Literally "And so" will be the plague on the horse, the mule, the camel, and the donkey, and every kind of animal in those camps. 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 16
c3content:
{And then}Literally "And it will happen" every survivor from all those nations coming against Jerusalem will go up year after yearOr "from year to year"; or "yearly" to worship the king, Yahweh of hosts, and celebrate the Feast of Booths.That is, Succoth (or Tabernacles)


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 17
c3content:
{And then}Literally "And it will happen" 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.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 18
c3content:
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.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 19
c3content:
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. 


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 20
c3content:
On that day there will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, "Holy to Yahweh." And the cooking pots in the houseOr "temple" of Yahweh will be holy like the sacrificial basinsThat is, the ceremonial bowls used by the priests for sprinkling blood before the altar.


c0book: Zech
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 21
c3content:
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}Literally "Canaanite" (Canaanites, especially Phoenicians, were merchants and traders) in the houseOr "temple" of Yahweh of hosts on that day. 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 1
c3content:
{An oracle}.Literally "A burden" The word of Yahweh to Israel {through}Literally "by the hand of" Malachi.The name "Malachi" means "my messenger" in Hebrew 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"I have loved you," says Yahweh, but you say, "How have you loved us?" "Is Esau not Jacob's brother?" {declares}Literally "declaration of" Yahweh. "I have loved Jacob,


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 3
c3content:
but Esau I have hated. I have made hisThat is, "Esau's" mountain ranges a desolation, and given his inheritance to the jackals of the desert."


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
If Edom says, "We are shattered, but we will return and rebuild the 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 with whom Yahweh is angry forever."


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Your eyes will see this, and you will say, "Yahweh is great beyond the bordersHebrew "boundary" of Israel." 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 6
c3content:
"A son honors his father, and a slave his master;Hebrew "masters" but if I am a father, where is my honor, and if I am a master,Hebrew "masters" where is my reverence?" says Yahweh of hosts to you, O priests, {who despise}Literally "despisers of" my name. "But you say, 'How have we despised your name?'


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 7
c3content:
You are presenting defiled food on my altar! But you ask, 'How have we defiled you?' By saying that the table of Yahweh is despised!


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 8
c3content:
When you offer a blind animal for sacrifice, is that not wrong?Or "is there no wrong?" And when you offer the lame and the one who is ill, is that not wrong?Or "is there no wrong?" Present it, please, to your governor! Will he be pleased with you? {Will he show you favor}?"Literally "Will he lift your face?" says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
So then, {implore the favor of God}Literally "appease, please, the face of God" so that he will be gracious to us. "{This is what you have done}.Literally "From your hand was this" {Will he show favor to any of you}?"Literally "will he lift up from you a face" says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 10
c3content:
"Who also among you will shut the temple doors so that you will not kindle fire in vain on my altar? I take no pleasure in you," says Yahweh of hosts, "and {I will not accept}Literally "I will not take pleasure in" an offering from your hand.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 11
c3content:
From the rising of the sun to its setting, my name is great among the nations, and in every place incense is being presented to my name, and a pure offering. For my name is great among the nations," says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 12
c3content:
"But you are profaning it by saying the table of the Lord is defiled, and its fruit--its foodThe Hebrew here is difficult; "its food" may function to explain "its fruit"--is despised!


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And you say, 'Look! This is a weariness,' and you sniff with disdain at it," says Yahweh of hosts. "And you bring the stolen, the lame, and the one that is sick--this you bring as the offering! Should I {accept it}Literally "take pleasure in it" from your hand?" says Yahweh.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 14
c3content:
"Cursed is the one who cheats, who has in his flock a male and vows it, but instead sacrifices a blemished one to the Lord! For I am a great king," says Yahweh of hosts, "and my name is awesome among the nations." 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
If you will not listen, and if you will not {take it to heart}Literally, "place it on your heart" 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 already cursed them because {you are not taking it to heart}.Literally "you are not placing it on your heart"


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Look! I am going to rebuke {your offspring},Literally "for you the offspring" and I will scatter offal on your faces, the offal of your religious feasts, and you will be carried to it.The Hebrew is difficult. The subject is indefinite, and "it" likely refers to a refuse or waste pile 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
"Then you will know that I have sent to you this command, that my covenant with Levi {continues},"Literally "be" says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 5
c3content:
"My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him. This required reverence, and he reveredOr "feared" me and stood in awe {before}Literally "from the face of" my name.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 6
c3content:
The instruction of truthOr "law of truth" was in his mouth, and wickedness was not found on his lips. In peace and in uprightnessOr "rectitude," or "fairness" he walked with me, and he brought back many from sin.Or "iniquity"


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
For the lips of the priest should guard knowledge, and they should seek instructionOr "law" from his mouth, for he is the messenger of Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But you, you have turned from the way; you have caused many to stumble by your instruction;Or "the law" you have ruined the covenant of Levi," says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
"And in turn I have made you despised and humbled before all the people, inasmuch as you are not keepingOr "observing" my way, but are {favoring your own instruction}."Literally "lifting faces in the instruction/law" 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 10
c3content:
{Do we not all have}Literally "Is for all of us not" one father? Has not one God created us? Why then are we unfaithful {to one another},Literally "each man to his brother" profaning the covenant of our ancestors?Or "fathers"


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 11
c3content:
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 foreignOr "pagan" god.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
May Yahweh cut off from the tents of Jacob the man who does this, the one who is awake and who answers, and the one who brings an offering to Yahweh of hosts! 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And this you do {as well}:Literally "a second time" you cover the altar of Yahweh with tears, with weeping and with groaning, because heYahweh {no longer regards the offering}Literally "there is no longer turning to the offering" or accepts it with favor from your hand.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But you ask, "{For what reason}?"Literally "Because of what?" Because Yahweh stands as a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have been unfaithful, even though she is your marriage partner and {your wife by covenant}.Literally "the wife of your covenant"


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 15
c3content:
{Did not one God make them?}Literally "Not one did he make" But a remnant of the spirit is his.The meaning of this sentence is difficult; literally "And a remnant of the spirit to him" And what does the one God desire? An offspring of God.Or "a godly offspring" {You must be attentive to}Literally "You must keep watch on" your spirit, and you must not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 16
c3content:
"For I hate divorce,"Hebrew "sending away" says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and he who covers his clothing with violence," says Yahweh of hosts. "{You must be attentive to}Literally "You must keep watch on" your spirit and you must not be unfaithful." 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 17
c3content:
You have wearied Yahweh with your words, but you ask, "With what have we wearied him?" You have done so {when you say},Literally "at your saying" "Everyone who does evil is good in the {sight}Literally "eyes" of Yahweh, and in them he delights," or "Where is the God of justice?" 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 1
c3content:
"Look! I am going to send my messenger,Or "my angel" and he will prepareOr "clear" the way {before me}.Literally "before my face" And the Lord whom you are seeking will come suddenly to his temple, and the messenger of the covenant, in whom you are taking pleasure--look!--he is about to come," says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And who can endure the day of his coming? And who is the one who can stand {when he appears}?Literally "at his appearing" For he is like a refiner's fire, like launderers' alkali.Or "lye," or "soap"


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 3
c3content:
He will sit as 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 offeringsHebrew "offering" in righteousness.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to Yahweh, like in the days of old and like in former years. 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 5
c3content:
"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},Literally "as far as the falseness" and against the oppressors of the hired worker with his wages, the widow and the orphan, and {the abusers of}Literally "those pushing aside" the alien,Or "sojourner" and yet do not fear me," says Yahweh of hosts. 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 6
c3content:
"For I, Yahweh, have not changed,Or "I do not change" and you, O children of Jacob, have not perished.Or "are not destroyed"


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
From the days of your ancestorsOr "fathers" you have turned aside from my rules, and have not keptOr "observed" them! Return to me and I will return to you," says Yahweh of hosts, "but you say, 'How shall we return?' 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Will a human dare to rob God? Yet you are robbing me! And you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In the tithes and the contributions!


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Bring the whole tithe to {the storehouse},Hebrew "the house of the treasure" 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}.Literally, "a blessing up to not enough"


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 11
c3content:
I will rebuke the devourerNRSV, JPS interpret this word as "locust" for you; it will not destroy the fruit of your soil; your vine in the field will not be unfruitful," says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 12
c3content:
"And all the nations will call you blessed, because you will be {a land in which one takes joy},"Literally "a land of desire" says Yahweh of hosts.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 13
c3content:
"Your words have been harshHebrew "strong" against me," says Yahweh. "But you say, 'How have we spoken together against you?'


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 14
c3content:
You have said, 'It is uselessOr "vain" to serve God! What is the gain if we keepOr "observe" his requirements, and if we walk as mourners {before}Literally "from the face of" Yahweh of hosts?


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And now we are calling the arrogant blessed! Not only do those who do wickedness prosper; they also test God and they escape!'" 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Then those who reveredOr "fear" Yahweh spoke {with one another}.Literally "each with his friend/companion" And Yahweh listened attentivelyOr "gave heed" and heard, and a scroll of remembrance was written {before him}Literally "to the face of him" of those who revereOr "fear" Yahweh and ponder his name.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 17
c3content:
"They will be mine," says Yahweh of hosts, "on the day that I am acting, my treasured possession. I will have compassion on them as a man has compassion on his son who serves him.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 18
c3content:
You will return and see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between the one who serves God and the one who does not serve him. 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Malachi 4:1-6 in the English Bible is 3:19-24 in the Hebrew Bible "For look! The day is about to come, burning like an oven, and all the arrogant and every {evildoer}Literally "doer of wickedness" will be stubble. The coming day will consumeOr "devour" them," says Yahweh of hosts. "It will not leave behind for them root or branch.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 2
c3content:
But for you who revereOr "fear" my name, the sun of righteousness will rise, with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like {fattened calves}.Literally "bull-calves of the animal stall" (on the idiom see HALOT 631 s.v.)


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 3
c3content:
You will trample down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day that I am going to act," says Yahweh of hosts. 


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 4
c3content:
"Remember the instructionOr "law"; Hebrew torah of my servant Moses, which I commanded him at Horeb to all Israel, the rules and regulations.


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Look! I am going to send to you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome day of Yahweh!


c0book: Mal
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And he will bring backOr "And he will restore" the hearts of the fathers to the sons, and the hearts of the sons to their fathers, so that I will not come and strike the land with a ban." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Abraham became the father of Isaac, and Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 3
c3content:
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,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


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
and Aram became the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon became the father of Salmon,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
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,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 7
c3content:
and Solomon became the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam became the father of Abijah, and Abijah became the father of Asa,Greek "Asaph," alternately spelled "Asa" in many English versions here and in the following verse (cf. 1 Chr 3:10)


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 8
c3content:
and Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat,Greek "Josaphat"; alternately spelled "Jehoshaphat" in many English versions and Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram, and Joram became the father of Uzziah,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
and Uzziah became the father of Jotham, and Jotham became the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz became the father of Hezekiah,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 10
c3content:
and Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh became the father of Amon,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) and Amon became the father of Josiah,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 11
c3content:
and Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And after the deportation to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel,Greek "Salathiel," but many English versions use the Old Testament form of the name here, "Shealtiel" (cf. Ezra 3:2) and Shealtiel became the father of Zerubbabel,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
and Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud, and Abiud became the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim became the father of Azor,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 14
c3content:
and Azor became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Achim, and Achim became the father of Eliud,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 15
c3content:
and Eliud became the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar became the father of Matthan, and Matthan became the father of Jacob,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 16
c3content:
and Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary by whomThe Greek relative pronoun is feminine gender and thus refers only to Mary, not Joseph was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Therefore all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon are fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ are fourteen generations. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Now the birth of Jesus Christ occurred in this way. His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found {to be pregnant}Literally "to have in the womb" by the Holy Spirit.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 19
c3content:
So Joseph her husband, being righteous and not wanting to disgrace her, intended to divorce her secretly.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 20
c3content:
But as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("considering") 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 as your wife, for what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And she will give birth to a son, and you will call his name 'Jesus,' because he will save his people from their sins."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Now all this happened in order that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying, 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 23
c3content:
"Behold, the virgin {will become pregnant}Literally "will have in the womb" and will give birth to a son, and they will call his name Emmanuel,"A quotation from Isa 7:14


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And Joseph, when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("woke up") which is understood as temporal woke up from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and he took his wife


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 25
c3content:
and {did not have sexual relations with}Literally "did not know" her until she gave birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was born") Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
saying, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star at its risingOr, "when it rose"; traditionally rendered "in the east" by many English versions and have come to worship him."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal King Herod heard it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("calling together") which is understood as temporal calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired from them where the Christ was to be born.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 6
c3content:
'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.'"A quotation from Mic 5:2


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Then Herod secretly summoned the wise men and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb determined precisely from them the time when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("appeared") the star appeared.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And he sent them to Bethlehem and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Go, inquire carefully concerning the child, and when you have found him, report to me so that I also may come and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("may come") has been translated as a finite verb worship him."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
After*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("listened to") which is understood as temporal they listened to the king, they went out, and behold, the star which they had seen at its risingOr, "when it rose"; traditionally rendered "in the east" by many English versions led them until it came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb stood above the place where the child was.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Now when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw the star, they rejoiced with very great joy.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal came into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("fell down") has been translated as a finite verb worshiped him. And opening their treasure boxes, they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back to their own country by another route. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Now after 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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 14
c3content:
So he got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb took the child and his mother during the night and went away to Egypt.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 15
c3content:
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, 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Then Herod, when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw that he had been deceived by the wise men, became very angry, and he sent soldiers*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb executed all the children in Bethlehem and in all the region around it from the age of two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined precisely from the wise men.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 18
c3content:
"A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and she did not want to be comforted, because {they exist no longer}Literally "they are not"."A quotation from Jer 31:15


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Now after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had died") Herod had died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 20
c3content:
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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 21
c3content:
So he got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb took the child and his mother and {entered}Literally "entered into" the land of Israel.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And he came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb lived in a town called Nazareth, in order that what was said by the prophets would be fulfilled: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" "He will be called a Nazarene." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 6
c3content:
and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("confessed") which is understood as temporal confessed their sins. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
But when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal 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?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And do not think to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 10
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 11
c3content:
I baptize you with water for repentance, but the one who comes after me is more powerful than I am, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 12
c3content:
His winnowing shovel is 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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But John tried to prevent*The imperfect verb is understood as conative ("tried to") him, saying, "{I need}Literally "I have need" to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Permit it now, for in this way it is right for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he permitted him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Now after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was baptized") which is understood as temporal was baptized, Jesus immediately went up from the water, and behold, the heavens openedSome manuscripts have "opened to him" and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove comingSome manuscripts have "and coming" upon him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And behold, there wasThe words "there was" are not in the Greek text, but are supplied to make a complete sentence in English a voice from heaven saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 2
c3content:
and after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had fasted") which is understood as temporal had fasted forty days and forty nights, then he was hungry.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And the tempter approached and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "If you are the Son of God, order that these stones become bread."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 4
c3content:
But he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "It is written, 'Man will not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God."A quotation from Deut 8:3 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Then the devil took him to the holy cityThat is, Jerusalem and placed him on the highest point of the temple


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Jesus said to him, "On the other hand it is written, 'You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.'"A quotation from Deut 6:16 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Again the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 9
c3content:
and he said to him, "I will give to you all these things, if you will fall down and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("will fall down") has been translated as a finite verb worship me."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Then Jesus said to him, "Go away, Satan, for it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'"A quotation from Deut 6:13


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Now when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard that John {had been arrested},Literally "had been handed over" he withdrew into Galilee.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And leaving Nazareth, he went and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 15
c3content:
"Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, {toward the sea},Literally "the way of the sea" on the other side of the Jordan, Galilee of the GentilesOr "nations"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context--


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 16
c3content:
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."A quotation from Isa 9:1


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 17
c3content:
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven is near." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Now as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was walking") which is understood as temporal 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).


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And immediately they left their nets and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb followed him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And immediately they left the boat and their father and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb followed him. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 23
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And a report about him went out {throughout}Literally "in the whole of" Syria, and they brought to him all those {who were sick}Literally "having badly" with various diseases and afflicted by torments, demon-possessedSome manuscripts have "and demon-possessed" and epileptics and paralytics, and he healed them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And large crowds followed him from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and from the other side of the Jordan. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sat down") which is understood as temporal sat down, his disciples approached him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things against you, lying on account of me.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Rejoice and be glad, because your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 13
c3content:
"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 and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("thrown") has been translated as a finite verb trampled under foot by people.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 15
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 16
c3content:
In the same way let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 17
c3content:
"Do not think that I have come to destroy the law or the prophets. I have not come to destroy them but to fulfill them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 18
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 19
c3content:
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 them and teaches them, this person will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 20
c3content:
For I say to you that unless your righteousness greatly surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter into the kingdom of heaven. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 21
c3content:
"You have heard that it was said to the {people of old},Literally "ancients" 'Do not commit murder,'A quotation from Exod 20:13; Deut 5:17 and 'whoever commits murder will be subject to judgment.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 22
c3content:
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!'Greek "Raca," a term of verbal abuse involving lack of intelligence will be subject to the council, and whoever says, 'Obstinate fool!'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) will be subject to fiery hell.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 23
c3content:
Therefore if you present your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 24
c3content:
leave your gift there before the altar and first go be reconciled to your brother, and then come and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come") has been translated as a finite verb present your gift.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 25
c3content:
{Settle the case quickly with your accuser}Literally "be making friends quickly with your accuser" 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 28
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And if your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it from you! For it is better for you that one of your members be destroyed than your whole body be thrown into hell.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it from you! For it is better for you that one of your limbs be destroyed than your whole body go into hell. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 31
c3content:
"And it was said, 'Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.'A quotation from Deut 24:1


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 32
c3content:
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. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 33
c3content:
"Again you have heard that it was said to the {people of old},Literally "ancients" 'Do not swear falsely,Or "do not break your oath" but fulfill your oaths to the Lord.'A quotation from Lev 19:12


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 35
c3content:
or by the earth, because it is the footstool of his feet, or by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great king.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 37
c3content:
But let your statement be 'Yes, yes; no, no,' and anything beyond these is from the evil one.Or "is of evil" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 38
c3content:
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'A quotation from Exod 21:24; Lev 24:20


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 39
c3content:
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek,Some manuscripts have "your right cheek" turn the other to him also.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 40
c3content:
And the one who wants to go to court with you and take your tunic, {let him have}Literally "leave to him" your outer garment also.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 41
c3content:
And whoever forces you to go one mile,A Roman mile was originally a thousand paces, but was later fixed at eight stades (1,478.5 meters) go with him two.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 43
c3content:
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor'A quotation from Lev 19:18 and 'Hate your enemy.'An allusion to Deut 23:3-6


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 45
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 46
c3content:
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not the tax collectors also do the same?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 47
c3content:
And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing that is remarkable? Do not the Gentiles also do the same?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 1
c3content:
"And take care not to practice your righteousness before people to be seen by them; {otherwise}Literally "but if not" you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 2
c3content:
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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 3
c3content:
But you, when you*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("practice") which is understood as temporal practice charitable giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 4
c3content:
in order that your charitable giving may be in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to stand and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stand") has been translated as a finite verb 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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But whenever you pray, enter into your inner room and shut your door and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("shut") has been translated as a finite verb pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 7
c3content:
"But when you*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("pray") which is understood as temporal pray, do not babble repetitiously like the pagans, for they think that because of their many words they will be heard.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Therefore do not be like them, for your Father knows {what you need}Literally "of what you have need" before you ask him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.Or "evil"; most later Greek manuscripts add the phrase "for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, amen"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 16
c3content:
"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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 17
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("fasting") which is understood as temporal you are fasting, {put olive oil on your head}Literally "anoint your head" and wash your face


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 18
c3content:
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. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 19
c3content:
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and consuming insectTraditionally "rust," but more likely in this context along with "moth" the term refers to "eating" by other types of insects or vermin destroy and where thieves break in and steal,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 20
c3content:
but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor consuming insectTraditionally "rust," but more likely in this context along with "moth" the term refers to "eating" by other types of insects or vermin destroy and where thieves do not break in or steal.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 22
c3content:
"The eye is the lamp of the body. Therefore if your eye is sincere, your whole body will be full of light.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 23
c3content:
But if your eye is evil, your whole body will be dark. Therefore if the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 24
c3content:
"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.Traditionally transliterated from the Greek as "mammon" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 25
c3content:
"For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, what you will eat,Some manuscripts add "or what you will drink"; other later manuscripts add "and what you will drink" and not for your body, what you will wear. Is your life not more than food and your body more than clothing?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Consider the birds of the sky, that they do not sow or reap or gather produce into barns, and your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth more than they are?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And who among you, by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("being anxious") which is understood as means being anxious, is able to add one hourOr "cubit" to his life span?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe the lilies of the field, how they grow: they do not toil or spin,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 30
c3content:
But if God dresses the grass of the field in this way, although it*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is") which is understood as concessive is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not do so much more for you, you of little faith?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?,'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 32
c3content:
for the pagans seek after all these things. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 33
c3content:
But seek first his kingdom and righteousness,Some manuscripts have "the kingdom of God and his righteousness" and all these things will be added to you.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 34
c3content:
Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow, because tomorrow will be anxious for itself. {Each day has enough trouble of its own.}Literally "sufficient for the day its trouble" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 2
c3content:
For by what judgment you judge, you will be judged, and by what measure you measure out, it will be measured out to you.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the beam of wood in your own eye?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Or how will you say to your brother, 'Allow me to remove the speck from your eye,' and behold, the beam of wood is in your own eye?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Hypocrite! First remove the beam of wood from your own eye and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 6
c3content:
"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 and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("turn around") has been translated as a finite verb tear you to pieces. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 8
c3content:
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Therefore if you, although you*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are") which is understood as concessive 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?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Therefore in all things, whatever you want that people should do to you, thus also you do to them. For this is the law and the prophets. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 13
c3content:
"Enter through the narrow gate, because broad is the gate and spacious is the road that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 14
c3content:
because narrowSome manuscripts have "how narrow" is the gate and constricted is the road that leads to life, and there are few who find it! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 16
c3content:
You will recognize them by their fruits: they do not gather grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles, do they?The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated by "do they"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 21
c3content:
"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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 22
c3content:
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?'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And then {I will say to them plainly},Literally "I will declare to them" 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who practice lawlessness!' 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 24
c3content:
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 25
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 26
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 27
c3content:
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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came down") he came down from the mountain, large crowds followed him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And behold, a leper approached and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb worshiped him, saying, "Lord, if you are willing, you are able to make me clean."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And extending his hand he touched him, saying, "I am willing, be clean." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 4
c3content:
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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("entered") he entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him, appealing to him


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 6
c3content:
and saying, "Lord, my slaveTraditionally "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) is lying paralyzed in myLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun house, terribly tormented!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And he said to him, "I will come and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come") has been translated as a finite verb heal him."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And the centurion answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 9
c3content:
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 itHere the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation (see the parallel in Luke 7:8).." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal Jesus heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he was astonished, and said to those who were following him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation "Truly I say to you, I have found such great faith with no one in Israel.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But I say to you that many will come from east and west and {be seated at the banquet}Literally "recline at table" with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 12
c3content:
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!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go, as you have believed it will be done for you." And the slaveMany later manuscripts have "his slave" was healed at that hour. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying down and suffering with a fever.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Now when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") 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},Literally "those who were having badly"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal Jesus saw many crowdsSome manuscripts have "a crowd" around him, he gave orders to depart to the other side.That is, the other side of the Sea of Galilee


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And a scribe approached and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And another of the disciplesSome manuscripts have "of his disciples" said to him, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("got") which is understood as temporal he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And behold, a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being inundated by the waves, but he himself was asleep.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And they came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb woke him, saying, "Lord, save us!*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation We are perishing!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And he said to them, "Why are you fearful, you of little faith?" Then he got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And the men were astonished, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came") he came to the other side,That is, the other side of the Sea of Galilee to the region of the Gadarenes,Many manuscripts read "Gergesenes"; others read "Gerasenes" (see Luke 8:26) 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And behold, they cried out, saying, "{What do you have to do with us},Literally "what to us and to you" Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?"That is, before the appointed time of judgment


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And he said to them, "Go!" So they departed and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb went into the pigs, and behold, the whole herd rushed headlong down the steep slope into the sea and drowned in the water.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 33
c3content:
Now the herdsmen fled and went into the town and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb reported everything, including the things concerning the demon-possessed men.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And behold, the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw him, they implored him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation that he would depart from their region. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And behold, they brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher, and when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Have courage, child, your sins are forgiven."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And knowingSome manuscripts have "perceiving" their thoughts, Jesus said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 6
c3content:
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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And he got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb went to his home.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal the crowds saw this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were afraid and glorified God who had given such authority to men. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal 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 and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb followed him. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And it happened as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was dining") he {was dining}Literally "was reclining at table" in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners were coming and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("were coming") has been translated as a finite verb {dining}Literally "reclining at table" with Jesus and his disciples.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation the Pharisees began to say to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he said, "Those who are healthy do not have need of a physician, but those {who are sick}.Literally "having badly"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But go and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb learn what it means, "I want mercy and not sacrifice."A quotation from Hos 6:6 (see also Matt 12:7) For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 14
c3content:
Then the disciples of JohnThat is, John the Baptist approached him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And Jesus said to them, "{The bridegroom's attendants}Literally "the sons of the bridal chamber" 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 16
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins. {Otherwise}Literally "but if not" 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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 18
c3content:
As*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was saying") he was saying these things to them, behold, one of the rulers came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb knelt down before him, saying, "My daughter has just now died, but come, place your hand on her and she will live!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And Jesus and his disciples got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb followed him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And behold, a woman who had been suffering with a hemorrhage twelve years approached from behind and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb touched the edgeOr "tassel" of his cloak,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But Jesus, turning around and seeing her, said, "Have courage, daughter! Your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed from that hour. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal Jesus came into the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the disorderly crowd,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But when the crowd had been sent out, he entered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("entered") has been translated as a finite verb took her hand, and the girl got up.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("going away") which is understood as temporal Jesus was going away from there, two blind men followed him, crying out and saying, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal 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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 31
c3content:
But they went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb spread the report about him in that whole region. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Now as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going away") they were going away, behold, they brought to him a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had been expelled") the demon had been expelled, the one who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were astonished, saying, "{This has never been seen before}Literally "never has it been seen thus" in Israel!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 35
c3content:
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 everyOr "every kind of" disease and everyOr "every kind of" sickness.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 36
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were weary and dejected, like sheep that did not have a shepherd.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And summoning his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could expel them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and could heal everyOr "every kind of" disease and everyOr "every kind of" sickness.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, JamesSome manuscripts have "and James" the son of Zebedee, and John his brother,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Philip, and Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew the tax collector, James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Simon the Zealot,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) and Judas Iscariot--the one who also betrayed him. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 5
c3content:
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,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And as you*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are going") which is understood as temporal are going, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Heal those who are sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, expel demons. Freely you have received; freely give.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Do not take a traveler's bag for the road, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff, for the worker is deserving of his provisions.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And into whatever town or village you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there until you depart.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And when you*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("enter") which is understood as temporal enter into the house, greet it.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And whoever does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are going") which is understood as temporal are going out of that house or thatA repetition of "that" is supplied in English; the single Greek term is understood to modify both "house" and "town" town.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 15
c3content:
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! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 16
c3content:
"Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 17
c3content:
But beware of people, because they will hand you over to councils, and they will flog you in their synagogues.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And you will be brought before both governors and kings because of me, for a witness to them and to the Gentiles.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 19
c3content:
But whenever they hand you over, do not be anxious how to speak*Here "to speak" 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 or what you should say, for what you should say will be given to you at that hour.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 20
c3content:
For you are not the ones who are speaking, but the Spirit of your Father who is speaking through you. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 21
c3content:
"And brother will hand over brother to death, and a father his children, and children will rise up against parents and have them put to death,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 22
c3content:
and you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end--this one will be saved.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And whenever they persecute you in this town, flee to another, for truly I say to you, you will never finish going through the towns of Israel until the Son of Man comes. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 25
c3content:
It is 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? 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 26
c3content:
"Therefore do not be afraid of them, because nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing secret that will not become known.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 27
c3content:
What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what you hear in your ear, proclaim on the housetops.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 28
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 29
c3content:
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?Literally, "an assarion," a Roman coin worth about 1/16 of a denarius And one of them will not fall to the ground {without the knowledge and consent}Literally "without"; the phrase "the knowledge and consent" is implied when this term is used of God of your Father.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 32
c3content:
"Therefore everyone who acknowledges me before people, I also will acknowledge him before my Father who is in heaven.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 34
c3content:
"Do not think that I have come to bring peace on the earth! I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 35
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 37
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 39
c3content:
The one who finds his life will lose it, and the one who loses his life because of me will find it. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 41
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 42
c3content:
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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 1
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal JohnThat is, John the Baptist heard in prison the deeds of Christ, he sent word*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation by his disciples


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 3
c3content:
and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent" in the previous verse) has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Go and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb tell John what you hear and see:


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 5
c3content:
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 them.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Now as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going away") 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?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 8
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 9
c3content:
But why did you go out? To see a prophet?Some manuscripts have "But what did you go out to see? A prophet?" Yes, I tell you, and even more than a prophet!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen one greater than John the Baptist. But the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 12
c3content:
But from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven is treated violently, and the violent claimOr "seize" it.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 14
c3content:
and if you are willing to accept it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he is Elijah, the one who is going to come.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 16
c3content:
"But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to one another,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 19
c3content:
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a man who is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is vindicated by her deeds."Many Greek manuscripts, including most later ones, read "children" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Then he began to reproach the towns in which the majority of his miracles had been done, because they did not repent:


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 21
c3content:
"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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Nevertheless I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and for Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 23
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Nevertheless I tell you that it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you!" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 25
c3content:
At that time Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to young children.Or perhaps "to the childlike," or "to the innocent"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 27
c3content:
All things 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}Literally "to whomever" the Son wants to reveal him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 29
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 1
c3content:
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 them.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 2
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal the Pharisees saw it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they said to him, "Behold, your disciples are doing what it is not permitted to do on the Sabbath!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 4
c3content:
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?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 5
c3content:
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?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And if you had known what {it means},Literally "it is" 'I want mercy and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And behold, there was 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 11
c3content:
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 it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Then to what degree is a man worth more than a sheep? So then, it is permitted to do good on the Sabbath." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Then he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand," and he stretched it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out, and it was restored as healthy as the other one.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But the Pharisees went out {and plotted}Literally "taking counsel" against him in order that they could destroy him. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Now Jesus, when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("learned") which is understood as temporal learned of it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation withdrew from there, and manySome manuscripts have "many crowds" followed him, and he healed them all.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 18
c3content:
"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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 20
c3content:
A crushed reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not extinguish, until he brings justice to victory.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And in his name the GentilesOr "the nations"; the same Greek word (in the plural) can be translated as "nations," "Gentiles," or "pagans" will hope.Verses 18-21 are a quotation from Isa 42:1-4


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to him. And he healed him so that the man who was mute could speak and see.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 24
c3content:
But the Pharisees, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation said, "This man does not expel demons except by Beelzebul the ruler of demons!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 25
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And if I expel demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons expel them?*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation For this reason they will be your judges!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 29
c3content:
Or how can someone enter into the house of a strong man and steal his property, unless he first ties up the strong man? And then he can thoroughly plunder his house.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 31
c3content:
For this reason I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 32
c3content:
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! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 33
c3content:
"Either make the tree good and its fruit is good, or make the tree bad and its fruit is bad, for the tree is known by its fruit.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 34
c3content:
Offspring of vipers! How are you able to say good things when you*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are") which is understood as temporal are evil? For from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 35
c3content:
The good person from hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun good treasury brings out good things, and the evil person from hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun evil treasury brings out evil things.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 36
c3content:
But I tell you that every worthless word that they speak, people will give an account for it on the day of judgment!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 38
c3content:
Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him saying, "Teacher, we want to see a sign from you!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 39
c3content:
But he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb 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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 40
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 41
c3content:
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, something*Here "something" is supplied in the translation because the adjective is neuter gender greater than Jonah is here!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 42
c3content:
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, something*Here "something" is supplied in the translation because the adjective is neuter gender greater than Solomon is here! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 43
c3content:
"Now whenever an unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it travels through waterless places searching for rest, and does not find it.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 44
c3content:
Then it says, 'I will return to my house from which I came out.' And when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrives") which is understood as temporal arrives it finds the house*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation unoccupied and swept and put in order.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 45
c3content:
Then it goes and brings along with itself seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they go in and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go in") has been translated as a finite verb live there. And the last state of that person becomes worse than the first. So it will be for this evil generation also!" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 46
c3content:
AndSome manuscripts omit "And" while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("speaking") he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and brothers were standing there outside, desiring to speak to him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 47
c3content:
And someone told him, "Behold, your mother and your brothers are standing there outside desiring to speak to you."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 48
c3content:
But he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to the one who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 1
c3content:
On that day Jesus went out of the house and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb was sitting by the sea.That is, the Sea of Galilee


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 2
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 4
c3content:
and while he was sowing, {some seed}Literally "some of which" fell on the side of the path, and the birds came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb devoured it.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And other seed fell on the rocky ground, where it did not have much soil, and it sprang up at once because it did not have any depth of soil.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("rose") the sun rose it was scorched, and because it did not have enough root, it withered.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But other seed fell on the good soil and produced grain,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" this one a hundred times as much and this one sixty and this one thirty.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And the disciples came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "{Why}Literally "because of what" do you speak to them in parables?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to those people it has not been granted.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 12
c3content:
For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 13
c3content:
For this reason I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 15
c3content:
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."A quotation from Isa 6:9-10


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For truly I say to you that many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it!*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 19
c3content:
When*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("hears") anyone hears the word about the kingdom and does not understand it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is what was sown on the side of the path.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And what was sown on the rocky ground--this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 21
c3content:
But he does not have a root in himself, but {lasts only a little while},Literally "is temporary" and when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("happens") affliction or persecution happens because of the word, immediately he falls away.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And what was sown into the thorn plants--this is the one who hears the word, and the anxiety of this worldSome manuscripts have "of the world" and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word and it becomes unproductive.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 23
c3content:
But what was sown on the good soil--this is the one who hears the word and understands it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation who indeed bears fruit and produces, this one a hundred times as much, and this one sixty, and this one thirty." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 24
c3content:
He put before them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But while hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun people were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed darnelA weed that looks similar to wheat but has poisonous seeds in the midst of the wheat and went away.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 26
c3content:
So when the {wheat}Literally "grass," "hay," but in this context referring to the good plants as opposed to the weeds sprouted and yielded grain, then the darnel appeared also.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 27
c3content:
So the slaves of the master of the house came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, 'Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have darnel?'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And he said to them, 'An enemy has done this!' So the slaves said to him, 'Then do you want us to go and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as an English infinitive gather them?'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 29
c3content:
But he said, "No, lest when you*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("gather") which is understood as temporal gather the darnel you uproot the wheat together with it.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 30
c3content:
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." '" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 31
c3content:
He put before them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb sowed in his field.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 32
c3content:
{It}Literally "which," but a new sentence is started here in the English translation 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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 33
c3content:
He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb put into three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 34
c3content:
Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables, and he was saying nothing to them without a parable,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 36
c3content:
Then he left the crowds and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb came into the house, and his disciples came to him saying, "Explain the parable of the darnel in the field to us."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 37
c3content:
So he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 38
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And the enemy who sowed them is the devil, and the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 40
c3content:
Thus just as the darnel is gathered and burnedSome manuscripts have "burned up" with fire, so it will be at the end of the age.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 41
c3content:
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,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 42
c3content:
and throw them into the fiery furnace.An allusion to Dan 3:6 In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 43
c3content:
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.An allusion to Dan 12:3 The one who has ears, let him hear! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 44
c3content:
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, that a man found and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("found") has been translated as a finite verb concealed, and in his joy he goes and sells everything that he has and buys that field. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 46
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("found") which is understood as temporal found one very valuable pearl, he went and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb sold everything that he possessed and purchased it. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 47
c3content:
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation of every kind,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 48
c3content:
which when it was filled they pulled to shore and sat down and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sat down") has been translated as a finite verb collected the good fish*Here the word "fish" is not in the Greek text but is implied into containers, but the bad they threw out.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 49
c3content:
Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the evil from among the righteous


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 50
c3content:
and throw them into the fiery furnace.An allusion to Dan 3:6 In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 52
c3content:
And he said to them, "For this reason 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 things and old things." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 54
c3content:
And he came to his hometown and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb began to teachThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to teach") them in their synagogue, so that they were amazed and said, "From where did this man get this wisdom and these miracles?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 55
c3content:
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?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 57
c3content:
And they were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own hometown and in his own household."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 2
c3content:
and he said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist! He has been raised from the dead, and for this reason miraculous powers are at work in him."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For Herod, after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arresting") which is understood as temporal arresting John, bound him and put him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And although he*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("wanted") which is understood as concessive wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they looked upon him as a prophet. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("took place") which is understood as temporal Herod's birthday celebration took place, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst of them and pleased Herod.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And although*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was distressed") which is understood as concessive the king was distressed, because of his oaths and his {dinner guests}Literally "those reclining at table with" he commanded the request*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to be granted.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And he sent orders*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb had John beheaded in the prison,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 11
c3content:
and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to her mother.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And his disciples came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb took away the corpse and buried it, and went and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb told Jesus. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal Jesus heard it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he withdrew from there in a boat to an isolated place by himself. And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the crowds heard it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they followed him by land from the towns.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("got out") which is understood as temporal got out, he saw the large crowd and had compassion on them and healed their sick.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Now when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was evening, the disciples came to him saying, "The place is desolate and the hour {is late}.Literally "has passed away" Release the crowds so that they can go away into the villages and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go away") has been translated as a finite verb purchase food for themselves."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 16
c3content:
But Jesus said to them, "They do not {need}Literally "have need" to go away. You give them something*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to eat."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And they said to him, "We do not have anything*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation here except five loaves and two fish."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And he commanded the crowds to recline for a meal on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and*Here "and" has been supplied in the English translation for stylistic reasons looking up to heaven, he gave thanks. And after*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("breaking") which is understood as temporal breaking them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them*"gave them" is an implied repetition of the earlier verb to the crowds.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 22
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sent away") which is understood as temporal sent away the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. So when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came") evening came, he was there alone.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 24
c3content:
But the boat was already many stadia distant from the land, being beaten by the waves, because the wind was against it.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 26
c3content:
But the disciples, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw him walking on the sea, were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" and they cried out in fear.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And Peter answered him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Lord, if {it is you},Literally "you are" he command me to come to you on the water!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 30
c3content:
But when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw the strong wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And immediately Jesus extended hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("extended") has been translated as a finite verb caught him and said to him, "You of little faith! Why did you doubt?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("got") they got into the boat, the wind abated.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had crossed over") which is understood as temporal had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("recognized") which is understood as temporal the men of that place recognized him, they sent word into that whole surrounding region, and they brought to him all those {who were sick}.Literally "having badly"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 36
c3content:
And they were imploring him that they might only touch the edgeOr "tassel" of his cloak, and all those who touched it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation were cured. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat {a meal}."Literally "bread"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 3
c3content:
So he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Why do you also break the commandment of God because of your tradition?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 4
c3content:
For God said, 'Honor your*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun father and your*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mother,'A quotation from Exod 20:12; Deut 5:16 and 'The one who speaks evil of father or mother {must certainly die}Literally "let him die the death".'A quotation from Exod 21:17; Lev 20:9


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But you say, 'Whoever says to his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun father or his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mother, "Whatever {benefit you would have received}Literally "you would have been benefited" from me is a gift to God,"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 6
c3content:
need not honor his father,'Most later manuscripts add "or his mother" and you make void the word of God for the sake of your tradition.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 8
c3content:
'This people honors me with their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun lips, but their heart is far, far away from me,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 9
c3content:
and they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'"A quotation from Isa 29:13


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 11
c3content:
It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth--this defiles a person."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Then the disciples came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard this saying?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Every plant that my heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 14
c3content:
LetOr "Depart from" them! They are blind guides of the blind. And if the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But Peter answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Explain this parable to us."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Do you not understand that everything that enters into the mouth goes into the stomach and is evacuated into the latrine?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 19
c3content:
For from the heart come evil plans, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, abusive speech.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 20
c3content:
These are the things that defile a person. But eating with unwashed hands does not defile a person!" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And behold, a Canaanite woman from that district came and cried out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely possessed by a demon!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 23
c3content:
But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb asked him, saying, "Send her away, because she is crying out after us!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 24
c3content:
But he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But she came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb knelt down before him, saying, "Lord, help me!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the dogs!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 28
c3content:
Then Jesus answered and said to her, "O woman, your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you want." And her daughter was healed from that hour. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And departing from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee, and he went up on the mountain and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went up") has been translated as a finite verb was sitting there.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And large crowds came to him, having with them the mute, blind, lame, crippled,Some manuscripts have "the lame, blind, crippled, mute" and many others, and they put them down at his feet, and he healed them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 31
c3content:
So then the crowd was astonished when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw the mute speaking, the crippled healthy, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing, and they praised the God of Israel. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And Jesus summoned his disciples and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb 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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And the disciples said to him, "Where in this desolate place {can we get}Literally "for us" so much bread that such a great crowd could be satisfied?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And Jesus said to them, "How many loaves do you have?" So they said, "Seven, and a few little fish."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 36
c3content:
he took the seven loaves and the fish and after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had given thanks") which is understood as temporal had given thanks, he broke them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and began givingThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began giving") them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 37
c3content:
And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven baskets full.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had given thanks") which is understood as temporal sent away the crowds, he got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 2
c3content:
So he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "When*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("comes") evening comes you say, 'It will be fair weather because the sky is red,'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 3
c3content:
and early in the morning, 'Today it will be stormy weather, because the sky is red and*Here "and" is supplied in the translation because of English style darkening.' You know how to evaluate correctly the appearance of the sky, but you are not able to evaluate*Here "to evaluate" is an implied repetition of the verb earlier in the verse the signs of the times.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 4
c3content:
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 and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb went away. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal the disciples arrived at the other side,That is, the other side of the Sea of Galilee they had forgotten to take bread.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 7
c3content:
So they were discussing this*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation among themselves, saying, "It is because we did not take bread."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But knowing this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation Jesus said, "Why are you discussing among yourselves that you did not take bread,Some manuscripts have "you do not have bread" you of little faith?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Do you not yet understand or do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you took up?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 11
c3content:
How do you not understand that I did not speak to you about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Then they understood that he did not say to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal Jesus came to the region of Caesarea {Philippi},Literally "of Philip" he began asking*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began asking") his disciples, saying, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And they said, {Some}Literally "those on the one hand" say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And Simon Peter answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you, but my Father who is in heaven.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 18
c3content:
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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 19
c3content:
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be boundOr "will have been bound" in heaven, and whatever you release on earth will be releasedOr "will have been released" in heaven."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 21
c3content:
From that time on Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised on the third day.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And Peter took him aside and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took ... aside") has been translated as a finite verb began to rebuke him, saying, {God forbid},Literally "merciful to you" Lord! This will never happen to you!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 23
c3content:
But he turned around and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("turned around") has been translated as a finite verb 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!" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 24
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 25
c3content:
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life on account of me will find it.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 26
c3content:
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?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 27
c3content:
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}.Literally "his activity"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 28
c3content:
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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And after six days Jesus took along Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothing became bright as the light.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 4
c3content:
So Peter answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good that we are here! If you want, I will make here three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 5
c3content:
While*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("speaking") 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!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the disciples heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they fell down on their faces and were extremely frightened.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And Jesus came and touched them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("touched") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Get up and do not be afraid."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("lifted up") which is understood as temporal lifted up their eyes they saw no one except him--Jesus alone. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were coming down") 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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Elijah indeed is coming, and will restore all things.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 12
c3content:
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 same way also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came") came to the crowd, a man approached him, kneeling down before him


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 15
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "O unbelieving and perverse generation! {How long}Literally "until when" will I be with you? {How long}Literally "until when" must I put up with you? Bring him here to me!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Then the disciples approached Jesus privately and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb said, {Why}Literally "for what" were we not able to expel it?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 20
c3content:
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 to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you."Most later Greek manuscripts add v. 21, "But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Now as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were gathering") they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men,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


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 23
c3content:
and they will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised." And they were extremely distressed. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("arrived") they arrived in Capernaum, the ones who collected the double drachma taxThis 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 came up to Peter and said, "Does your teacher not pay the double drachma tax?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 25
c3content:
He said, "Yes." And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal 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?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("said") which is understood as temporal said, "From foreigners," Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are free.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 27
c3content:
But so that we do not give offense to them, go out to the sea, cast a line with*The words "a line with" are not in the Greek text but are implied a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. And when you*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("open") which is understood as temporal open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take that and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("take") has been translated as a finite verb give it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to them for me and you." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 1
c3content:
At that time the disciples came up to Jesus, saying, "Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 3
c3content:
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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Therefore whoever humbles himself like this child, this person is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him that {a large millstone}Literally "a millstone of a donkey" be hung onSome manuscripts have "around" his neck and he be drowned in the depths of the sea.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Woe to the world because of causes for stumbling, for it is a necessity that causes for stumbling come; nevertheless, woe to the person through whom the cause for stumbling comes.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation from you! It is better for you to enter into life one-eyed than, having two eyes, to be thrown into fiery hell! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 10
c3content:
"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 who is in heaven.Many later Greek manuscripts include vs. 11, "For the Son of Man came to save those who are lost."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 12
c3content:
What do you think? If {a certain man has}Literally "there are to a certain man" a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb look for the one that wandered away?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 13
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 14
c3content:
In the same way it is not the will {of}Literally "in the presence of" your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 15
c3content:
"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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 16
c3content:
But if he does not listen, take with you in addition one or two others, so that by {the testimony}Literally "the mouth" of two or three witnesses every matter may be established.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 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. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 18
c3content:
"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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 19
c3content:
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 who is in heaven.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Then Peter came up to him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb said,Some manuscripts have "Then Peter came up and said to him" "Lord, how many times will my brother sin against me and I will forgive him? Up to seven times?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven!Or "seventy-seven times" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 23
c3content:
"For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man--a king--who wanted to settle accounts with his slaves.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("began") he began to settle them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation someone was brought to him who owed ten thousand talents.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have") which is understood as causal he did not have enough*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to repay it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation the master ordered him to be sold, and his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun wife and his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun children and everything that he had, and to be repaid.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Then the slave threw himself to the ground and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("threw himself to the ground") has been translated as a finite verb began to do obeisance to him, saying, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay back everything to you!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 27
c3content:
So the master of that slave, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had compassion") which is understood as causal had compassion, released him and forgave him the loan.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 28
c3content:
But that slave went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii, and taking hold of him, he began to choke him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation saying, 'Pay back everything that you owe!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 29
c3content:
Then his fellow slave threw himself to the ground and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("threw himself to the ground") has been translated as a finite verb began to implore*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to implore") him, saying, 'Be patient with me and I will repay you!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 30
c3content:
But he did not want to, but rather he went and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb threw him into prison until he would repay what was owed.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 31
c3content:
So when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were extremely distressed, and went and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb reported to their master everything that had happened.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Then his master summoned him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, 'Wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you implored me!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was angry") which is understood as causal was angry, his master handed him over to the merciless jailersOr "torturers" until he would repay everything that was owed.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 35
c3content:
So also my heavenly Father will do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from your hearts!" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 1
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And Pharisees came up to him in order to*Here "in order to" is supplied as a component of the participle ("test") which is understood as purpose test him, and asked*Here the participle ("asked") is translated as a finite verb because of English style if it was permitted for a man to divorce his wife for any cause.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Have you not read that the one who created them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation from the beginning made them male and female


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 5
c3content:
and said, 'On account of this a man will leave his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun father and his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mother and will be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'?A quotation from Gen 2:24


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 6
c3content:
So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, man must not separate."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 7
c3content:
They said to him, "Why then did Moses command us*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to give a document--a certificate of divorce--and to divorce her?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 8
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 9
c3content:
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."Some manuscripts omit "and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 10
c3content:
The disciplesSome manuscripts have "His disciples" said to him, "If this is the case of a man with his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun wife, it would be better not to marry!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 12
c3content:
For there are eunuchs who were born as such from their mother's womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by people, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchsAn understood repetition of the term from earlier in the verse for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation let him accept it."*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Then children were brought to him so that he could lay hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But Jesus said, "Allow the children, and do not forbid them to come to me, {for to such belongs}Literally "for of such is" the kingdom of heaven."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And he laid his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("laid") has been translated as a finite verb traveled on from there. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And behold, someone came up to him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Teacher, what good thing must I do so that I will have eternal life?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And he said to him, "Why are you asking me about what is good? There is one who is good. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 18
c3content:
He said to him, "Which ones?" And Jesus said, "Do not commit murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 19
c3content:
honor your*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun father and your*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mother, and love your neighbor as yourself."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give the proceeds*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the poor--and you will have treasure in heaven--and come, follow me."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the young man heard the statement, he went away sorrowful, because he was one who had many possessions. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you that with difficulty a rich person will enter into the kingdom of heaven!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich person intoSome manuscripts have "to enter into" the kingdom of God."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 25
c3content:
So when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the disciples heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were extremely amazed, saying, "Then who can be saved?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 26
c3content:
But Jesus looked at them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("looked at") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "With human beings this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 27
c3content:
Then Peter answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed you. What then will there be for us?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you that in the renewal of the world,The words "of the world" are supplied as a clarification of "renewal" 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wifeSome manuscripts omit "or wife" or children or fields on account of my name will receive a hundred times as much, and will inherit eternal life.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 1
c3content:
"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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("coming to an agreement") which is understood as temporal coming to an agreement with the workers for a denarius per day, he sent them into his vineyard.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And to those people he said, 'You also go into the vineyard, and I will give you whatever is right.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 5
c3content:
So they went. Going outSome manuscripts have "And going out" again about the sixth and ninth hour he did the same thing.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And about the eleventh hour he went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb found others standing there and said to them, 'Why are you standing here the whole day unemployed?'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came") evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, 'Call the workers and pay them theirLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun wages, beginning from the last up to the first.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal the first came, they thought that they would receive more, and they also received a denarius apiece.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("received") which is understood as temporal received it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they began to complainThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to complain") against the master of the house,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 12
c3content:
saying, 'These last people worked one hour and you made them equal to us who have endured the burden of the day and the burning heat!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But he answered one of them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, 'Friend, I am not doing you wrong. Did you not come to an agreement with me for a denarius?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 14
c3content:
Take what is yours and go! But I want to give to this last person the same as I gaveThe words "I gave" are an implied repetition from the verb earlier in the verse to you also.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Is it notSome manuscripts have "Or is it not" permitted for me to do whatever I want with what is mine? Or is your eye evil because I am generous?'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was going up") which is understood as temporal Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples by themselves and said to them on the way,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 18
c3content:
"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,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 19
c3content:
and will hand him over to the Gentiles to mock him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and flog him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and crucify him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and on the third day he will be raised." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and*Here "and" is supplied because the participle ("kneeling down") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style kneeling down she asked*Here the participle ("asked") is translated as a finite verb because of English style something from him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 21
c3content:
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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb 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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 23
c3content:
He said to them, "You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mineSome manuscripts have "this is not mine" to grant, but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the ten heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were indignant concerning the two brothers.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But Jesus called them to himself and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("called ... to himself") has been translated as a finite verb said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions exercise authority over them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 26
c3content:
It will not be like this among you! But whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 28
c3content:
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going out") they were going out of Jericho, a large crowd followed him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And behold, there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard that Jesus was passing by, they called out, saying, "Lord, have mercy on us,Some manuscripts have "Have mercy on us, Lord" Son of David!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And the crowd rebuked them so that they would be quiet. But they called out all the more, saying, "Lord, have mercy on us,Some manuscripts have "Have mercy on us, Lord" Son of David!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And Jesus stopped,*Here the participle ("stopped") is translated as a finite verb because of English style called them, and said, "What do you want me to do for you?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And having compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately they received their sight and followed him. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 2
c3content:
saying to them, "Go into the village before you, and right away you will find a donkey tied and a colt with her. Untie them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("untie") has been translated as a finite verb bring them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to me.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And if anyone says anything to you, you will say, 'The Lord {needs them},'Literally "has need of them" and he will send them at once."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 5
c3content:
"Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your king is coming to you, humble and mounted on a donkey, andOr "even" on a colt, the foal of a pack animal.'"A quotation from Zech 9:9


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 6
c3content:
So the disciples went*Here the participle ("went") is translated as a finite verb because of English style and did*Here the participle ("did") is translated as a finite verb because of English style just as Jesus directed them,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 7
c3content:
and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participles ("went" and "did" in the previous verse) have been translated as finite verbs brought the donkey and the colt and put their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun cloaks on them, and he sat on them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And a very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on the road.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("entered") he entered into Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, "Who is this?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And Jesus entered the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And he said to them, "It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,'A quotation from Isa 56:7 but you have made it a cave of robbers!" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And the blind and the lame came up to him in the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself and he healed them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children shouting in the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" they were indignant.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And they said to him, "Do you hear what these children*The word "children" is not in the Greek text but is implied 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'?"A quotation from Ps 8:2


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Now early in the morning, as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was returning") which is understood as temporal was returning to the city, he was hungry.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 19
c3content:
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},Literally "to the age" and the fig tree withered at once.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation the disciples were astonished, saying, "How did the fig tree wither at once?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will do not only what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea," it will happen!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And whatever you ask in prayer, if you*Here "if" is supplied as a component of the participle ("believe") which is understood as conditional believe, you will receive." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("arrived") he arrived at the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him while he*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was teaching") which is understood as temporal was teaching, saying, "By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "I also will ask you one question. If you tell the answer*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to me, I also will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 25
c3content:
From where was the baptism of John--from heaven or from men?" And they began to discuss*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to discuss") this*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation among themselves, saying, "If we say 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 26
c3content:
But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the crowd, because they all look upon John as a prophet."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And they answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to Jesus, "We do not know." And he said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 28
c3content:
"Now what do you think? A man had two sons. He approachedSome manuscripts have "And he approached" the first and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb said, 'Son, go work in the vineyard today.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, 'I do not want to!' But later he changed his mind and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("changed his mind") has been translated as a finite verb went.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And he approached the secondSome manuscripts have "the other" and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb said the same thing. So he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, 'I will, sir,' and he did not go.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Which of the two did the will of hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun 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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 32
c3content:
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 when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal you saw it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation you did not even change your minds later so as to believe in him. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 33
c3content:
"Listen to another parable: There was a man--a master of a house--who planted a vineyard, and put a fence around it, and dug a winepress in it, and built a watchtower, and leased it to tenant farmers, and went on a journey.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And when the season of fruit drew near, he sent his slaves to the tenant farmers to collect his fruit.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And the tenant farmers seized his slaves, one of whom they beat, and one of whom they killed, and one of whom they stoned.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 38
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal the tenant farmers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And they seized him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("seized") has been translated as a finite verb threw him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out of the vineyard and killed him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 41
c3content:
They said to him, "He will destroy those evil men completely and lease the vineyard to other tenant farmers who will give him the fruits in their season."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 43
c3content:
For this reason, I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and will be given to a peopleOr "nation" who produce its fruits.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 44
c3content:
And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, and the one on whom it falls--it will crush him!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 45
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they knew that he was speaking about them,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 46
c3content:
and although they*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("wanted") which is understood as concessive wanted to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, because they looked upon him as a prophet. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man--a king--who gave a wedding celebration for his son.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And he sent his slaves to summon those who had been invited to the wedding celebration, and they did not want to come.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Again he sent other slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have been invited, "Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding celebration!" '


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But they paid no attention and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("paid no attention") has been translated as a finite verb went away--this one to his own field, that one to his business.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And the others, seizing his slaves, mistreated them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and killed them.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And the king was angry and sent his troops and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb destroyed those murderers and burned their city.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Then he said to his slaves, 'The wedding celebration is ready, but those who had been invited were not worthy.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Therefore, go out to the places where the roads exit the city and invite to the wedding celebration as many people as you find.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And those slaves went out into the roads and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb gathered everyone whom they found, both evil and good, and the wedding celebration was filled {with dinner guests}.Literally "with those reclining at table"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came in") which is understood as temporal the king came in to see the {dinner guests},Literally "ones reclining at table" he saw a man there not dressed in wedding clothes.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And he said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here, not having wedding clothes?' But {he could say nothing}.Literally "he was silent"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Then the king said to the servants, 'Tie him up {hand and foot}Literally "feet and hands" and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("tie") has been translated as a finite verb throw him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Then the Pharisees went {and consulted}Literally "took counsel" so that they could entrap him with a statement.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 16
c3content:
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},Literally "it is not a care to you concerning anyone" {because you do not regard the opinion of people}.Literally "because you do not look at the face of men"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 18
c3content:
But because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("knew") which is understood as causal knew their maliciousness, Jesus said, "Hypocrites! Why are you testing me?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 21
c3content:
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!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were astonished, and they left him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb went away. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 24
c3content:
saying, "Teacher, Moses said if someone dies without having children, his brother is to marry his wife and {father}Literally "raise up" descendants for his brother.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Now there were seven brothers with us. And the first died after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("getting married") which is understood as temporal getting married, and because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have") which is understood as causal did not have descendants, he left his wife to his brother.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 28
c3content:
In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had her as wife."*The words "as wife" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 29
c3content:
But Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "You are mistaken, because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("know") which is understood as causal you do not know the scriptures or the power of God!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 30
c3content:
For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of GodSome manuscripts omit "of God" in heaven.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Now concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God, who said,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 32
c3content:
"I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob"?A quotation from Exod 3:6 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the crowds heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were amazed at his teaching. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 34
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they assembled at the same place.Or "they assembled together"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And one of them, a legal expert, put a question to him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to test him:


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 37
c3content:
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.'A quotation from Deut 6:5


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 41
c3content:
Now while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("assembled") the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus asked them,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 44
c3content:
'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet" '?A quotation from Ps 110:1


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 46
c3content:
And no one was able to answer him a word, nor did anyone dare from that day on to ask him any more questions.*The word "questions" is not in the Greek text but is implied 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Therefore do and observe everything that they tell you, but do not do as {they do},Literally "their deeds" for they tell others to do something*The words "others to do something" are not in the Greek text but are implied and do not do it themselves.*The words "it themselves" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And they tie up heavy burdensSome manuscripts have "burdens that are heavy and hard to bear" and put them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing with their finger to move them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And they do all their deeds in order to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries broad and make theirLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun tassels long.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And do not call anyone*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation your father on earth, for one is your heavenly Father.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 13
c3content:
"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*Here the present tense has been translated as voluntative ("wanting to go in") to enter.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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 15
c3content:
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you travel around the sea and the dry land to make one convert, and when he becomes one,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 16
c3content:
"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 by his oath.'The phrase "by his oath" is not in the Greek text but is implied


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And, 'Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing! But whoever swears by the gift that is on it is bound by his oath.'The phrase "by his oath" is not in the Greek text but is implied


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 23
c3content:
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you pay a tenth of mint and dill and cumin, and neglect the more important matters of the law--justice and mercy and faithfulness! It was necessarySome manuscripts have "But it was necessary" to do these things {while not neglecting those}.Literally "and those not to neglect"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 25
c3content:
"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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the dish,Some manuscripts omit "and the dish" so that the outside of it may become clean also. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 27
c3content:
"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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 28
c3content:
In the same way, on the outside you also appear righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 29
c3content:
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 30
c3content:
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!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 34
c3content:
For this reason, behold, I am sending to you prophets and wise men and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues and will pursue from town to town,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 35
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 37
c3content:
"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}Literally "in the manner in which" a hen gathers her young together under her*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun wings, and you were not willing!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And as Jesus went out of the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself he was going along, and his disciples came up to point out to him the buildings of the temple.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 2
c3content:
But he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone will be left here on another stone that will not be thrown down!" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was sitting") he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came up to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And Jesus answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Watch out that no one deceives you!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 6
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 7
c3content:
For nation will rise up against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.Or "in place after place"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 9
c3content:
"Then they will hand you over to persecution and will kill you, and you will be hated by all the nationsOr "Gentiles"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context because of my name.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed in the whole inhabited earth for a testimony to all the nations,Or "Gentiles"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context and then the end will come. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 15
c3content:
"So when you see the abomination of desolationAn allusion to Dan 9:27 spoken about by the prophet Daniel standing in the holy place" (let the one who reads understand),


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 17
c3content:
The one who is on his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun housetop must not come down to take things out of his house,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And woe to those {who are pregnant}Literally "who have in the womb" and to those who are nursing their babies*The words "their babies" are not in the Greek text but are supplied as a necessary clarification in those days!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 21
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And unless those days had been shortened, {no human being would be saved}.Literally "every flesh would not be saved" But for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 23
c3content:
"At that time if anyone should say to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or 'Here he is,' do not believe him!*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 24
c3content:
For false messiahs and false prophets will appear, and will produce great signs and wonders in order to deceive, if possible, even the elect.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Therefore if they say to you, 'Behold, he is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or*Here "or" is supplied because of English style 'Behold, he is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it!*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 27
c3content:
For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so the coming of the Son of Man will be.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven,Or "the sky" and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man arriving on the clouds of heavenOr "the sky" with power and great glory.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect together from the four winds, from one end of heavenOr "of the sky" to the other end of it. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 32
c3content:
"Now learn the parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch has already become tender and puts forth its*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun leaves, you know that summer is near.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 36
c3content:
"But concerning that day and hour no one knows--not even the angels of heaven nor the Son--except the Father alone.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 38
c3content:
For as in the daysSome manuscripts have "those days" before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered into the ark.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And they did not know anything*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation until the deluge came and swept them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation all away. So also the coming of the Son of Man will be.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 43
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 44
c3content:
For this reason you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not think he will come.*The words "he will come" are not in the Greek text but are implied 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 45
c3content:
"Who then is the faithful and wise slave whom the master has put in charge of his household slaves to give them their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun food at the right time?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 46
c3content:
Blessed is that slave whom his master will find so doing when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("comes back") which is understood as temporal comes back.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 48
c3content:
But if that evil slave should say {to himself},Literally "in his heart" 'My master is staying away for a long time,'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 50
c3content:
the master of that slave will come on a day that he does not expect and at an hour that he does not know,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 51
c3content:
and will cut him in two and assign his place with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth! 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 1
c3content:
"Then the kingdom of heaven may be compared to ten virgins who took their lamps and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb went out to meet the bridegroom.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("took") which is understood as temporal the foolish ones took their lamps, they did not take olive oil with them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was delayed") the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to sleep", "fell asleep")


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And the foolish ones said to the wise ones, 'Give us some of your olive oil, because our lamps are going out!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 9
c3content:
But the wise ones answered saying, "Certainly there will never be enough for us and for you! Go instead to those who sell olive oil*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and buy some*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation for yourselves.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 10
c3content:
But while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had gone away") they had gone away to buy it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went inside with him to the wedding celebration, and the door was shut.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And later the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, lord, open the door*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation for us!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 12
c3content:
But he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 14
c3content:
For it is like a man going on a journey. He summoned his own slaves and handed over his property to them.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 15
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 16
c3content:
The one who had received the five talents went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb traded with them and gained five more.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 18
c3content:
But the one who had received the one went away and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb dug up the ground and hid his master's money.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And the one who had received the five talents came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb brought five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me five talents. See, I have gained five more talents!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 21
c3content:
His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge over many things. Enter into the joy of your master!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And the one who had the two talents also came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb said, 'Master, you handed over to me two talents. See, I have gained two talents more!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And the one who had received the one talent came up also and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb said, 'Master, because I*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("knew") which is understood as causal knew you, that you are a hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering from where you did not scatter seed.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And because I*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was afraid") which is understood as causal was afraid, I went away and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours!'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 26
c3content:
But his master answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb 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 seed.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 27
c3content:
Then you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and when I*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("returned") which is understood as temporal returned I would have gotten back what was mine with interest!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 28
c3content:
Therefore take the talent from him and give it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the one who has the ten talents.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 29
c3content:
For to everyone who has, more 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And throw the worthless slave into the outer darkness--in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!' 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Now when the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 32
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 34
c3content:
Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 35
c3content:
For I was hungry and you gave me something*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me as a guest,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 36
c3content:
I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you cared for me, I was in prison and you came to me.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 37
c3content:
Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation or thirsty and give you something*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to drink?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 38
c3content:
And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation as a guest, or naked and clothe you?*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 40
c3content:
And the king will answer and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("will answer") has been translated as a finite verb say to them, 'Truly I say to you, in as much as you did it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to me.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 41
c3content:
Then he will also say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed ones, into the eternal fire that has been prepared for the devil and his angels!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 42
c3content:
For I was hungry and you did not give me anything*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to eat, I was thirsty and you did not give me anything*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to drink,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 43
c3content:
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.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 44
c3content:
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?'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 45
c3content:
Then he will answer them, saying, 'Truly I say to you, in as much as you did not do it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to one of the least of these, you did not do it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to me.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"You know that after two days the Passover takes place, and the Son of Man will be handed overOr "will be delivered up" in order to be crucified." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 4
c3content:
and plotted in order that they could arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But they were saying, "Not during the feast, so that there will not be an uproar among the people." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Now while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 7
c3content:
a woman came up to him holding an alabaster flask of very expensive perfumed oil, and poured it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out on his head while he*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was reclining at table") was reclining at table.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal the disciples saw it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were indignant, saying, "{Why}Literally "for what" reason this waste?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 10
c3content:
But Jesus, knowing this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation said to them, "Why do you cause trouble for the woman? For she has done a good deed for me.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 12
c3content:
For when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("poured") which is understood as temporal this woman poured this ointment on my body, she did it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in order to prepare me for burial.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 13
c3content:
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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 15
c3content:
and*Here "and" is supplied because the participle in the previous verse ("went") has been translated as a finite verb 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Now on the first day*Here the word "day" is not in the Greek text but is implied 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?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 18
c3content:
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." '


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was evening, he was reclining at table with the twelve disciples.Some manuscripts omit "disciples"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were eating") they were eating he said, "Truly I say to you, that one of you will betray me."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And greatly distressed, each one began to say to him, "{Surely I am not he, am I},Literally "surely I am not"; the negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by "am I" Lord?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "The one who dips hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand in the bowl with me--this one will betray me.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 24
c3content:
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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And Judas, the one who was betraying him, answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "{Surely I am not he, am I},Literally "surely I am not"; the negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by "am I" Rabbi?" He said to him, "You have said it."*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Now while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were eating") they were eating Jesus took bread and, after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("giving thanks") which is understood as temporal giving thanks, he broke it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and giving it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the disciples, he said, "Take, eat, this is my body."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("taking") which is understood as temporal taking the cup and giving thanks he gave it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 29
c3content:
But I tell you, from now on 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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had sung the hymn") which is understood as temporal had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Then Jesus said to them, "You will all fall away because of me during this night, for it is written, 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 33
c3content:
But Peter answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "If they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 34
c3content:
Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you that during this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 35
c3content:
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 thing. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 36
c3content:
Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb pray."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 38
c3content:
Then he said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 39
c3content:
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 will."*Here the verb "will" is an understood repetition of the verb earlier in this verse


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 40
c3content:
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?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 41
c3content:
Stay awake and pray that you will not enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 42
c3content:
Again for the second time he went away and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will must be done."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 43
c3content:
And he came again and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came again") has been translated as a finite verb found them sleeping, {for they could not keep their eyes open}.Literally "for their eyes were weighed down"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 44
c3content:
And leaving them again, he went away and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb prayed for the third time, saying the same thing again.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 45
c3content:
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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 47
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was ... speaking") 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.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 48
c3content:
Now the one who was betraying him had given them a sign, saying, "The one whom I kiss--he is the one.*Here the predicate nominative ("the one") is implied Arrest him!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 49
c3content:
And he came up to Jesus immediately and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Greetings, Rabbi," and kissed him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 50
c3content:
And Jesus said to him, "Friend, do that*The words "do that" are not in the Greek text but are implied for which you have come."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, are you misusing the kiss for that purpose for which you are here?" (b) "Friend, in connection with that for which you have appeared do you kiss me?" (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 Then they came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb laid hands on Jesus and arrested him. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 51
c3content:
And behold, one of those with Jesus extended his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("extended") has been translated as a finite verb drew his sword, and striking the slave of the high priest, cut off his ear.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 52
c3content:
Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place! For all who take up the sword will die by the sword.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 53
c3content:
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?


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 55
c3content:
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 courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself I sat teaching, and you did not arrest me!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 56
c3content:
But all this has happened in order that the scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled." Then the disciples all abandoned him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("abandoned") has been translated as a finite verb fled. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 57
c3content:
Now those who had arrested Jesus led him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 58
c3content:
But Peter was following him from a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest. And he went inside and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb was sitting with the officers to see the outcome.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 59
c3content:
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus in order that they could put him to death.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 60
c3content:
And they did not find it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation although*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came forward") which is understood as concessive many false witnesses came forward. And finally two came forward


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 61
c3content:
and*Here "and" is supplied because the participle in the previous verse ("came forward") has been translated as a finite verb said, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation within three days.'"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 62
c3content:
And the high priest stood up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Do you reply nothing? What are these people testifying against you?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 63
c3content:
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!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 64
c3content:
Jesus said to him, "You have said it.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the PowerAn indirect way of referring to God and coming on the clouds of heaven."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 65
c3content:
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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 66
c3content:
What do you think?" And they answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "{He deserves death}!"Literally "he is deserving of death"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 67
c3content:
Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists, and they slapped him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 69
c3content:
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a female slave came up to him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb said, "You also were with Jesus the Galilean."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 70
c3content:
But he denied it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in the presence of them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 71
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("went out") which is understood as temporal went out to the gateway, another female slaveThe words "female slave" are not in the Greek text but are implied by the feminine singular form saw him and said to those who were there, "This man was with Jesus the Nazarene."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 72
c3content:
And again he denied it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation with an oath, "I do not know the man!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 73
c3content:
And after a little while those who were standing there came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb said to Peter, "You really are one of them also, because even your accent {reveals who you are}."Literally "makes you evident"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 74
c3content:
Then he began to curse and to swear with an oath, "I do not know the man!" And immediately a rooster crowed.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 75
c3content:
And Peter remembered the statement Jesus had said, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times," and he went outside and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb wept bitterly. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was early morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus in order to put him to death.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("tying") which is understood as temporal tying him up, they led him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation away and handed him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation over to Pilate the governor. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Then when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal Judas, the one who had betrayed him, saw that he had been condemned, he regretted what he had done*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("regretted") has been translated as a finite verb returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and elders,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 4
c3content:
saying, "I have sinned by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("betraying") which is understood as means betraying innocent blood!" But they said, "What is that to us? You see to it!"*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And throwing the silver coins into the temple he departed. And he went away and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb hanged himself.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But the chief priests took the silver coins and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb said, "It is not permitted to put them into the temple treasury, because it is {blood money}."Literally "the price of blood"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("taking") which is understood as temporal taking counsel, they purchased {with}Literally "for" them the Potter's Field, for a burial place for strangers.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 9
c3content:
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, on whom a price had been set by the sons of Israel,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 10
c3content:
and they gave them for the potter's field, just as the Lord directed me."A quotation from various passages in Jeremiah including 18:2-6; 19:1-13; 32:6-15; see also Zech 11:12-13 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 11
c3content:
So Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, saying, "Are you the king of the Jews?" And Jesus said, "You say so."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And {when he was being accused}Literally "in the him being accused" by the chief priests and elders he answered nothing.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And he did not reply to him, not even with reference to one statement, so that the governor was very astonished. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Now at each feast, the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd--the one whom they wanted.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And at that time they had a notorious prisoner named JesusAlthough many manuscripts omit "Jesus" here, it is so hard to explain why a scribe would have added it that the reading is probably original Barabbas."Barabbas" means "son of the father" in Aramaic


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 17
c3content:
So after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had assembled") they had assembled, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you--JesusAlthough many manuscripts omit "Jesus" here, it is so hard to explain why a scribe would have added it that the reading is probably original Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was sitting") he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to him, saying, "{Have nothing to do with that righteous man},Literally "nothing to you and to that righteous man" for I have suffered much as a result of a dream today because of him.")


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 20
c3content:
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should ask for Barabbas and put Jesus to death.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 21
c3content:
So the governor answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" And they said, "Barabbas!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Pilate said to them, "What then should I do with Jesus, the one who is called Christ?" They all said, "Let him be crucified!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And he said, "Why? What wrong has he done?" But they began to shout*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to shout") even louder, saying, "Let him be crucified!" 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 24
c3content:
So Pilate, when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but instead an uproar was developing, took water and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb washed hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this man. You see to it!"*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And all the people answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "His blood be on us and on our children!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Then he released Barabbas for them, but after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("flogged") which is understood as temporal he had Jesus flogged, he handed him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation over so that he could be crucified. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 27
c3content:
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor's residence and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb gathered the whole cohort to him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And they stripped him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stripped") has been translated as a finite verb put a scarlet military cloak around him,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 29
c3content:
and weaving a crown of thorns, they put it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on his head, and putThis is an understood repetition of the verb from earlier in the verse a reed in his right hand. And kneeling down before him, they mocked him, saying, "Hail, king of the Jews!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And they spat on him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("spat") has been translated as a finite verb took the reed and repeatedly struckThe imperfect tense has been translated as iterative here ("repeatedly struck") him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on his head.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the military cloak and put his own clothes on him, and led him away in order to crucify him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And as they*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were going out") which is understood as temporal were going out, they found a man of Cyrene {named}Literally "by name" Simon. They forced this man to carry his cross.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal came to a place called Golgotha (which {means Place of a Skull}),Literally "is called Place of a Skull"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 34
c3content:
they gave him wine mixed with gall to drink, and when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("tasted") which is understood as temporal tasted it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he did not want to drink it.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had crucified") which is understood as temporal had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves*Here "among themselves" reflects the middle voice of the verb "divided" by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("casting") which is understood as means casting lots.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 36
c3content:
And they sat down and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sat down") has been translated as a finite verb were watching over him there.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 37
c3content:
And they put above his head the charge against him {in writing}:Literally "written" "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 40
c3content:
and saying, "The one who would destroy the temple and rebuild it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 41
c3content:
In the same way also the chief priests, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation saying,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 42
c3content:
"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!


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 43
c3content:
He trusts in God; let him deliver him now if he wants to,Or "let him deliver him now if he wants him" because he said, 'I am the Son of God'!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 46
c3content:
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?")A quotation from Ps 22:1


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 47
c3content:
And some of those who were standing there, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation said, "This man is summoning Elijah!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 48
c3content:
And immediately one of them ran and took a sponge and filled it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation with sour wine and put it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on a reed and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participles ("ran ... took ... filled ... put") have been translated as finite verbs gave it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to him to drink.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 49
c3content:
But the others said, "Leave him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation alone! let us see if Elijah is coming to save him."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 50
c3content:
And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("cried out") has been translated as a finite verb gave up his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun spirit.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 51
c3content:
And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth shook and the rocks were split.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 53
c3content:
and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 54
c3content:
Now the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw the earthquake and the things that took place, were extremely frightened, saying, "Truly this man was God's Son!"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 55
c3content:
And there were many women there, observing from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 56
c3content:
among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 57
c3content:
Now when it was evening, a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph came, who also was a disciple of Jesus himself.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 58
c3content:
This man approached Pilate and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to be given to him.*The words "to him" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 59
c3content:
And Joseph took the body and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 60
c3content:
and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut in the rock. And he rolled a large stone to the entrance of the tomb and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("rolled") has been translated as a finite verb went away.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 62
c3content:
Now on the next day, which is after the day of preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 63
c3content:
saying, "Sir, we remember that while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("alive") which is understood as temporal that deceiver was still alive he said, 'After three days I will rise.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 64
c3content:
Therefore give orders that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples come and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come") has been translated as a finite verb steal him and tell the people, 'He has been raised from the dead,' and the last deception will be worse than the first."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 65
c3content:
Pilate said to them, "You have a guard of soldiers. Go, make it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation as secure as you know how."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 66
c3content:
So they went with the guard of soldiers and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb made the tomb secure by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sealing") which is understood as means sealing the stone. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now after the Sabbath, at the dawning on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to view the tomb.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participles ("descended" and "came up") have been translated as finite verbs rolled away the stone and sat downOr "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 on it.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But the angel answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 7
c3content:
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."


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb ran to tell his disciples.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Greetings!" And they came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb took hold of his feet and worshiped him.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 10
c3content:
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." 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going") they were going, behold, some of the guard of soldiers went into the city and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had assembled") which is understood as temporal had assembled with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a rather large sum of money to the soldiers,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 13
c3content:
telling them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation "Say 'His disciples came during the night and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb stole him while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were sleeping") we were sleeping.'


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And if this matter is heard before the governor, we will satisfy him and {keep you out of trouble}."Literally "make you free from care"


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 15
c3content:
So they took the money and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb did as they were told, and spread abroad this report among the Jews until this very day. 


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw him, they worshiped him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation but some doubted.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And Jesus approached and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("approached") has been translated as a finite verb spoke to them, saying, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Therefore, go*As a participle of attendant circumstance this participle carries imperatival force picked up from the main verb ("make disciples") and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,


c0book: Matt
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 20
c3content:
teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the age." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 3
c3content:
the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths!'"A quotation from Isa 40:3


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
John was there baptizing in the wilderness, proclaimingSome manuscripts have "and proclaiming" a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
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.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And John was dressed in camel's hair and a belt made of leather around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And he was preaching, saying, "One who is more powerful than I is coming after me, of whom I am not worthy to bend down and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("bend down") has been translated as an infinitive untie the strap of his sandals.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And it happened that in those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And immediately as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was coming up") which is understood as temporal was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens being split apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
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. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And afterSome manuscripts have "Now after" John {had been taken into custody},Literally "had been handed over" Jesus went into Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 15
c3content:
and saying, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the gospel!" 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was passing by") which is understood as temporal was passing by along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simon's brother, casting a net*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation into the sea (for they were fishermen).


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And Jesus said to them, "{Follow}Literally "come after" me and I will make you become fishers of people."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and his brother John, and they were in the boat mending the nets.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("left") has been translated as a finite verb went away after him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And they went into Capernaum and immediately on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue.Some manuscripts have "he went into the synagogue and began to teach" 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And they were amazed at his teaching, because he was teaching them like one who had authority, and not like the scribes.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 24
c3content:
saying, "{Leave us alone},Literally "what to us and to you" Jesus the Nazarene! Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("convulsing") which is understood as temporal convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, the unclean spirit came out of him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And they were all amazed, so that they began to discuss with one another, saying, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He even commands the unclean spirits and they obey him."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And so then he departed from the synagogue and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb came into the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 30
c3content:
Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying down, suffering with a fever, and at once they told him about her.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And he came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb raised her up by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("taking hold of") which is understood as means taking hold of herLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Now when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was evening, when the sun had set, they began bringingThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began bringing") to him all those {who were sick}Literally "who were having badly" and those who were demon-possessed.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And he healed many {who were sick}Literally "who were having badly" with various diseases and expelled many demons. And he did not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And getting up early in the morning while it was very dark, he departed and went to a deserted place, and there he was praying.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 38
c3content:
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 very reason."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 40
c3content:
And a leper came to him, entreating him and kneeling down, sayingSome manuscripts have "and saying" to him, "If you are willing, you are able to make me clean."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 41
c3content:
And becoming angry,Some manuscripts have "having compassion" he stretched out his hand and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stretched out") has been translated as a finite verb touched him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation, and said to him, "I am willing; be made clean."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 44
c3content:
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 the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 45
c3content:
But he went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb began to proclaim it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 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. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("entered") which is understood as temporal entered again into Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And many had gathered, so that there was no longer room, not even at the door, and he was speaking the word to them.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("able") which is understood as temporal they were not able to bring him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to him because of the crowd, they removed the roof where he was. And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("digging through") which is understood as temporal digging through, they lowered the stretcher on which the paralytic was lying.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Child, your sins are forgiven." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
"Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who is able to forgive sins except God alone?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they were reasoning like this within themselves, said to them, "Why are you considering these things in your hearts?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Which is easier to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Get up and pick up your stretcher and walk'?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 10
c3content:
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,"--he said to the paralytic--


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And he got up and immediately picked up hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun stretcher and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("picked up") has been translated as a finite verb went out in front of them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen anything*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation like this!" 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And he went out again beside the sea,That is, the Sea of Galilee and all the crowd was coming to him, and he began to teachThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to teach") them.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was passing by") which is understood as temporal was passing by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, "Follow me!" And he stood up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb followed him. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And it happened that he {was dining}Literally "was reclining for a meal" in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners {were dining with}Literally "were reclining at table with" Jesus and his disciples, for there were many and they were following him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, began to sayThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to say") to his disciples, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal Jesus heard it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation, he said to them, "Those who are healthy do not have need of a physician, but those {who are sick}.Literally "having badly" I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, and they came and said to him, "{Why}Literally "for what" reason do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And Jesus said to them, "The {bridegroom's attendants}Literally "the sons of the bridal chamber" are not able to fast while the bridegroom is with them, are they?The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase "are they" As long a time as they have the bridegroom with them, they are not able to fast.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 20
c3content:
But days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 21
c3content:
No one sews a patch of unshrunken cloth on an old garment. {Otherwise}Literally "but if not" the patch pulls away from it--the new from the old--and the tear becomes worse.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. {Otherwise}Literally "but if not" the wine will burst the wineskins and the wine is destroyed and the wineskins too. But new wine is put into new wineskins." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And it happened that he was going through the grain fields on the Sabbath, and his disciples began to make their way while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("picking") which is understood as temporal plucking off the heads of grain.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And the Pharisees began to sayThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to say") to him, "Behold, why are they doing what is not permitted on the Sabbath?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And he said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he had need and he and those who were with him were hungry--


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 26
c3content:
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 it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to those who were with him?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And they were watching him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath, in order that they could accuse him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
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.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And looking around at them with anger, grieved at the hardness of their hearts, he said to the man, "Stretch out yourLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand." And he stretched it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out, and his hand was restored.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And the Pharisees went out immediately with the Herodians {and began to conspire}Literally "began to give counsel"; the imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive ("began to") against him with regard to how they could destroy him. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And Jesus went away with his disciples to the sea,That is, the Sea of Galilee and a great crowd from Galilee followed him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation And from Judea


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
and from Jerusalem and from Idumea and the other side of the Jordan and around Tyre and Sidon a great crowd came to him because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as causal heard all that he was doing.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 9
c3content:
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.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 10
c3content:
For he had healed many, so that all those who {were suffering from diseases}Literally "had suffering" pressed about him in order that they could touch him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw him, were falling down before him and crying out, saying, "You are the Son of God!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And he appointed twelve,Some manuscripts add "whom he also named apostles" so that they would be with him and so that he could send them out to preach


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And he appointed the twelve.Most Greek manuscripts omit the phrase "and he appointed the twelve" And to Simon he gave the name Peter,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 17
c3content:
and James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James (and he gave to them the name Boanerges, that is, "Sons of Thunder"),


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 18
c3content:
and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot,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)


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal {his family}Literally those "close to him" heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they went out to restrain him, for they were saying, "He has lost his mind!" 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 22
c3content:
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!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And he called them to himself and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("called") has been translated as a finite verb was speaking to them in parables, "How can Satan expel Satan?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he is not able to stand, but is at an end!


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 27
c3content:
But no one is able to enter into the house of a strong man and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("enter") has been translated as a finite verb plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man, and then he can thoroughly plunder his house. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 28
c3content:
"Truly I say to you that all the sins and the blasphemies will be forgiven the sons of men, however much they blaspheme.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 29
c3content:
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit does not have forgiveness {forever},Literally "for the age" but is guilty of an eternal sin"--


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And a crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, "Behold, your mother and your brothersSome manuscripts add "and your sisters" are outside looking for you."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And he answered them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Who is my mother orSome manuscripts have "and" my brothers?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And looking around at those who were sitting around him in a circle, he said, "Behold, my mother and my brothers!


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And again he began to teach beside the sea,That is, the Sea of Galilee and a very large crowd was gathered to him, so that he got into a boat and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got") has been translated as a finite verb sat on the sea, and the whole crowd was at the sea on the land.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And he began to teachThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to teach") them many things in parables, and was saying to them in his teaching,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And it happened that while he was sowing, {some seed}Literally "some of which" fell on the side of the path, and the birds came and devoured it.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And other seed fell on the rocky ground where it did not have much soil, and it sprang up at once, because it did not have any depth of soil.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And other seed fell among the thorn plants, and the thorn plants came up and choked it, and it did not produce grain.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"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And other seed fell on the good soil, and produced grain,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" coming up and increasing, and it bore a crop*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation--one thirty and one sixty and one a hundred times as much.The phrase "times as much" is not in the Greek text but is implied


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And when he was alone, those around him together with the twelve began askingThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began asking") him about the parables.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 11
c3content:
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,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And he said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? And how will you understand all the parables?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And these are the ones beside the path where the word is sown, and whenever they hear it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And these are likeSome manuscripts omit "like" the ones sown on the rocky ground, who whenever they hear the word immediately receive it with joy.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Then when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("comes") affliction or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 19
c3content:
and the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come in") has been translated as a finite verb choke the word and it becomes unproductive.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And those are the ones sown on the good soil, who hear the word and receive it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and bear fruit--one thirty and one sixty and one a hundred times as much."The phrase "times as much" is not in the Greek text but is implied 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 21
c3content:
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, is it?The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase "is it" Is it notThe negative construction in Greek anticipates a positive answer here so that it may be put on a lampstand?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 22
c3content:
For nothing is secret except so that it may be revealed, nor has become hidden except so that it will come to light.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 24
c3content:
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.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 25
c3content:
For whoever has, more will be given to him, and whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And he sleeps and gets up, night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows--{he does not know how}.Literally "in such a way as he does not know"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 28
c3content:
By itself the soil produces a crop: first the grass, then the head of grain, then the full grain in the head.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 31
c3content:
It is like a mustard seed that when sown on the ground, although it*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is") which is understood as concessive is the smallest of all the seeds that are on the ground,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 32
c3content:
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."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And with many parables such as these he was speaking the word to them, as they were able to hear it.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And he did not speak to them without a parable, but in private he explained everything to his own disciples. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And on that day, when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was evening, he said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 37
c3content:
And a great storm of wind developed, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already being filled with water.*The words "with water" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 38
c3content:
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?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And he woke up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("woke up") has been translated as a finite verb rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Be quiet! Be silent!" And the wind abated and there was a great calm.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 41
c3content:
And {they were terribly frightened}Literally "they feared a great fear" and began to sayThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to say") to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And they came to the other side of the sea,That is, the Sea of Galilee to the region of the Gerasenes.Most later manuscripts read "Gadarenes," while other manuscripts read "Gergesenes" here


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was getting out") he was getting out of the boat, immediately from the tombs a man with an unclean spirit went to meet him,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 3
c3content:
who {lived}Literally "had his dwelling" among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him any longer, not even with a chain,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 4
c3content:
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 enough to subdue him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And during every night and day among the tombs and on the mountains he was crying out and cutting himself with stones.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And crying out with a loud voice he said, "{What have I to do with you}Literally "what to me and to you", Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore you by God, do not torment me!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And he was asking him "{What is your name}?"Literally "what name to you" And he said to him, "My name is Legion, because we are many."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And he permitted them. And the unclean spirits came out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came out") has been translated as a finite verb 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.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And their herdsmen fled and reported it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in the town and in the countryside, and they came to see what it was that had happened.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And they came to Jesus and saw the demon-possessed man sitting there clothed and in his right mind--the one who had had the legion--and they were afraid.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And those who had seen it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation described to them what had happened to the demon-possessed man, and about the pigs.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was getting") he was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed began to imploreThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to implore") him that he could go with him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And he did not permit him, but said to him, "Go to your home to your people and tell them all that the Lord has done for you, and that he has had mercy on you."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him, and they were all astonished. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had crossed over") Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered to him, and he was beside the sea.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And one of the rulers of the synagogue came--Jairus by name--and when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw him, he fell down at his feet.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And he was imploring him many times, saying, "My little daughter {is at the point of death}!Literally "has finally" Come, lay yourLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on her, so that she will get well and will live."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And there was a woman who was {suffering from hemorrhages}Literally "with a flow of blood" twelve years.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And she had endured many things under many physicians, and had spent {all that she had}Literally "all with her" and had received no help at all, but instead {became worse}.Literally "came back for the worse"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 27
c3content:
When she*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard about Jesus, she came up in the crowd behind him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb touched his cloak,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And immediately her {hemorrhage stopped}Literally "flow of blood was dried up" and she realized in herLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun body that she was healed of herLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun suffering.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And immediately Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from himself, turned around in the crowd and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("turned around") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Who touched my clothing?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 33
c3content:
So the woman, frightened and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before him and told him the whole truth.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 34
c3content:
But he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be well from your suffering." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 35
c3content:
While*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("speaking") he was still speaking, they came from the synagogue ruler's house*Here "house" is implied since the synagogue ruler himself is directly addressed (and therefore present) in the remainder of this verse saying, "Your daughter has died. Why trouble the Teacher further?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 36
c3content:
But Jesus, ignoringOr "overhearing" {what was said},Literally "the report that was spoken" told the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not be afraid--only believe!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 37
c3content:
And he did not allow anyone to follow along with him except Peter and James and John, the brother of James.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 38
c3content:
And they came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue and saw a commotion, and people weeping and wailing loudly.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("entered") which is understood as temporal entered, he said to them, "Why are you agitated and weeping? The child is not dead, but is sleeping."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 40
c3content:
And they began laughingThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began laughing") at him. But he sent them all out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent ... out") has been translated as a finite verb took along the father and mother of the child, and those who were with him, and went in to where the child was.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 41
c3content:
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!"),


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 42
c3content:
and immediately the girl stood up and began walking aroundThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began walking around") (for she was twelve years old). And {immediately they were utterly and completely astonished}.Literally "immediately they were astonished with great astonishment"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 43
c3content:
And he commanded them strictly that no one should learn of this, and said to give her something*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to eat. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came") the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation were amazed, saying, "Where did this man get these things? And what is this wisdom that has been granted to this man, and the miracles such as these performed through his hands?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 3
c3content:
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.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown, and among his relatives, and in his own household."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And he was not able to do any miracle in that place except to lay hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on a few sick people and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("lay") has been translated as a finite verb heal them.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And he summoned the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 8
c3content:
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 theirLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun belts--


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, as you*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("go out") which is understood as temporal go out from there, shake off the dust that is on your feet for a testimony against them."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And they went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb proclaimed that people*Here "people" is supplied as the subject because a third-person pronoun ("they") would be ambiguous should repent.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And they were expelling many demons and anointing many sick people with olive oil and healing them.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And King Herod heard it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 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."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But others were saying, "He is Elijah," and others were saying, "He is a prophet like one of the prophets."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 16
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal Herod heard it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he said, "John whom I beheaded--this one has been raised!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For Herod himself had sent and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("had sent") has been translated as a finite verb arrested John and bound him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 20
c3content:
For Herod was afraid of John, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("knew") which is understood as causal knew him to be a righteous and holy man and protected him. And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participles ("came in" and "danced") which are understood as temporal listened to him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he listened to him gladly.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And a suitable day came when Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers and military tribunes and the most prominent men of Galilee.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And whenHere "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came in") the daughter of Herodias herselfIn place of "the daughter of Herodias herself" some manuscripts have "his daughter Herodias" came in and danced and pleasedSome manuscripts have "danced, she pleased" Herod and {his dinner guests},Literally "those reclining at table with him" the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you want, and I will give it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And he swore to her,Some manuscripts add "at length" "Anything whatever you ask me for I will give you, up to half my kingdom!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And she went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb said to her mother, "What should I ask for?" And she said, "The head of John the baptizer."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And she came in immediately with haste to the king and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came in") has been translated as a finite verb asked, saying, "I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And although he*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as concessive was deeply grieved, the king, because of hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun oaths and {dinner guests},Literally "those who were reclining at table" did not want to refuse her.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And immediately the king sent an executioner and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb ordered him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to bring his head. And he went and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb beheaded him in the prison.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal his disciples heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they came and took away his corpse and placed it in a tomb. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And the apostles regathered to Jesus and reported to him everything that they had done and that they had taught.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And he said to them, "You yourselves come privately to an isolated place and rest for a short time." For those who were coming and going were many, and they did not even have time to eat.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And many people saw them leaving and recognized them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and ran there together by land from all the towns, and arrived ahead of them.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And getting out of the boat*The words "of the boat" are not in the Greek text but are implied by this verb, which refers to disembarking from a boat or ship he saw the large crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep {without}Literally "not having" a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And the hour had already become late when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came up") which is understood as temporal his disciples came up to him, saying, "The place is desolate and the hour is already late.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 36
c3content:
Send them away so that they can go into the surrounding farms and villages and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb purchase something to eat for themselves."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 37
c3content:
But he answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "You give them something*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to eat." And they said to him, "Should we go and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go") has been translated as a finite verb purchase bread for two hundred denarii and give it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to them to eat?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 38
c3content:
And he said to them, "How many loaves do you have? Go look!" And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("found out") which is understood as temporal found out, they said, "Five, and two fish."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 41
c3content:
And taking the five loaves and the two fish and*Here "and" is supplied in the translation because of English style looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves and gave them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to his disciples so that they could set them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation before them. And he distributed the two fish to them all.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 45
c3content:
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.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 46
c3content:
And after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("went away") which is understood as temporal had said farewell to them, he went away to the mountain to pray.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 47
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came") evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea and he was alone on the land.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 48
c3content:
And he saw them being beaten in their rowingOr "being held up in their progress" 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.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 49
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal they saw him walking on the sea, they thought that it was a ghost, and they cried out.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 50
c3content:
For they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke with them and said to them, "Have courage, I am he! Do not be afraid!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 51
c3content:
And he went up with them into the boat, and the wind abated. And {they were extraordinarily}Literally "exceedingly extremely" astounded within themselves,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 53
c3content:
And after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had crossed over") which is understood as temporal had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and anchored there.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 54
c3content:
And as they were getting out of the boat, people*Here "people" 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 recognized him immediately.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 55
c3content:
They ran about through that whole region and began to carry around those {who were sick}Literally "who were having badly" on stretchers, wherever they heard that he was.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 56
c3content:
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. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And they saw that some of his disciples were eating theirLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun bread with unclean--that is, unwashed--hands.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 3
c3content:
(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands {ritually},Literally "with the fist"; although the exact meaning of the phrase is uncertain, there is general agreement it has to do with the ritual or ceremonial nature of the handwashing thus*Here "thus" is supplied as a component of the participle ("holding fast to") which is understood as result holding fast to the traditions of the elders.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And when they comeThe phrase "when they come" is not in the Greek text but is implied from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions*The word "traditions" is not in the Greek text but is implied which they have received and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("have received") has been translated as a finite verb hold fast to--for example,The phrase "for example" is not in the Greek text but is supplied as a clarification in the English translation the washing of cups and pitchers and bronze kettles and dining couches.)Several important manuscripts omit "and dining couches"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat theirLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun bread with unclean hands?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'A quotation from Isa 29:13


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And he said to them, "You splendidly ignore the commandment of God so that you can keepSome manuscripts have "you can maintain" your tradition.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 10
c3content:
For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother,'A quotation from Exod 20:12; Deut 5:16 and, 'The one who speaks evil of father or mother {must certainly die}Literally "let him die the death".'A quotation from Exod 21:17; Lev 20:9


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But you say, 'If a man says to hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun father or to hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mother, "Whatever {benefit you would have received}Literally "you would have been benefited" from me is corban"A Hebrew term referring to something consecrated as a gift to God and thus not available for ordinary use (that is, a gift to God),


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 12
c3content:
you no longer permit him to do anything for hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun father or hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mother,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 13
c3content:
thus*Here "thus" is supplied as a component of the participle ("making void") which is understood as result making void the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down, and you do many similar things such as this." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 15
c3content:
There is nothing outside of a person that is able to defile him by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("going") which is understood as means going into him. But the things that go out of a person are the things that defile a person."Most later manuscripts add v. 16, "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And he said to them, "So are you also without understanding? Do you not understand that everything that is outside that goes into a person is not able to defile him?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 19
c3content:
For it does not enter into his heart but into hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun stomach, and goes out into the latrine"--thus*Here "thus" is supplied as a component of the participle ("declaring") which is understood as result declaring all foods clean.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 22
c3content:
adulteries, acts of greed, malicious deeds, deceit, licentiousness, {envy},Literally "the evil eye" abusive speech, pride, foolishness.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And from there he set out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("set out") has been translated as a finite verb went to the region of Tyre. And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("entered") which is understood as temporal entered into a house, he wanted no one to know, and yet he was not able to escape notice.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But immediately a woman whose young daughter was possessed by an unclean spirit, when she*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard about him, came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb fell down at his feet,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Now the woman was a Greek--a Syrophoenician by nationality--and she was asking him that he would expel the demon from her daughter.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And he said to her, "Let the children be satisfied first, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the dogs!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And when she*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("went") which is understood as temporal went to her home, she found the child lying on the bed and the demon gone. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And again he went away from the region of Tyre and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went away") has been translated as a finite verb came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of the Decapolis.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had difficulty speaking, and they were imploring him that he would place hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand on him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And he took him away from the crowd by himself and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took ... away") has been translated as a finite verb put his fingers into his ears, and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("spitting") which is understood as temporal spitting, he touched his tongue.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 35
c3content:
AndSome manuscripts have "And immediately" his ears were opened and {his difficulty in speaking was removed}Literally "the bond of his tongue was loosened" and he began to speak normally.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 36
c3content:
And he ordered them that they should say nothing, but as much as he ordered them not to, they proclaimed it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation even more instead.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 37
c3content:
And they were amazed beyond all measure, saying, "He has done all things well! He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak!" 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 1
c3content:
In those days there was*Here the participle ("was") is translated as a finite verb because of English style again a large crowd, and they did not have*Here the participle ("have") is translated as a finite verb because of English style anything they could eat. Summoning the disciples, he said to them,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"I have compassion on the crowd, because they have remained with me three days already and do not have anything to eat.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And if I send them away hungry to their homes they will give out on the way, and some of them have come from far away."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And his disciples answered him, "Where is anyone able to feed these people with bread here in the desert?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And he commanded the crowd to recline for a meal on the ground, and taking the seven loaves, after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had given thanks") which is understood as temporal had given thanks he broke them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and began givingThe imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began giving") them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to his disciples so that they could set them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation before them.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation And they set them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation before the crowd.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And they had a few small fish, and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("giving thanks") which is understood as temporal giving thanks for them, he said to set these before them also.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And they ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the broken pieces that were left, seven baskets full.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got") has been translated as a finite verb went to the district of Dalmanutha. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And the Pharisees came and began to argue with him, demanding from him a sign from heaven in order to*Here "in order to" is supplied as a component of the participle ("test") which is understood as purpose test him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And sighing deeply in his spirit, he said, "Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And he left them, got into the boat*Here the words "the boat" are not in the Greek text but must be supplied again, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participles ("left" and "got into") have been translated as finite verbs went to the other side. 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And they had forgotten to take bread, and except for one loaf, they did not have any*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation with them in the boat.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And he ordered them, saying, "Watch out! Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And knowing this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he said to them, "Why are you discussing that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive or understand? Have your hearts been hardened?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Although you*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have") which is understood as concessive have eyes, do you not see? And although you*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have") which is understood as concessive have ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 19
c3content:
When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand how many baskets full of broken pieces did you pick up?" They said to him, "Twelve."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 20
c3content:
"When I alsoSome manuscripts omit "also" broke*The words "I broke" are not in the Greek text, but are understood based on the previous verse the seven loaves*The word "loaves" is not in the Greek text, but is understood based on the previous verse for the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you pick up?" And they said to him, "Seven."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And they came to Bethsaida. And they brought to him a blind man and implored him that he would touch him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And he took hold of the blind man's hand and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took hold of") has been translated as a finite verb led him outside the village, and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("spitting") which is understood as temporal spitting in his eyes, he placed his hands on him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("placed") has been translated as a finite verb asked him, "Do you see anything?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And looking up he said, "I see people, for I see them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation like trees walking around."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Then he placed hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on his eyes again, and he opened his eyes and was cured, and could see everything clearly.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And Jesus and his disciples went out to the villages of Caesarea Philippi, and on the way he asked his disciples, saying to them, "Who do people say that I am?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And they told him, saying, "John the Baptist, and others Elijah, and others that you are one of the prophets."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And he asked them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "You are the Christ!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And he began to teach them that it was necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things and to be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and to be killed, and after three days to rise.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And he was speaking openly about the subject, and Peter took him aside and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took ... aside") has been translated as a finite verb began to rebuke him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 33
c3content:
But turning around and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, "Get behind me, Satan, because you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but the things of people!" 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And summoning the crowd together with his disciples, he said to them, "If anyone wants to comeSome manuscripts have "to follow" after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 35
c3content:
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life on account of me and of the gospel will save it.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 38
c3content:
For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And he said to them, "Truly I say to you, that there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the kingdom of God having come with power." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And after six days, Jesus took along Peter and James and John, and led them to a high mountain by themselves alone. And he was transfigured before them,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 3
c3content:
and his clothing became radiant--extremely white, like no cloth refiner on earth can {make so white}.Literally "make white like this"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And Peter answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! And let us make three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah."


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And a cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came from the cloud, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were coming down") they were coming down from the mountain, he ordered them that they should tell no one the things that they had seen, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And they kept the matter to themselves, discussing what this rising from the dead {meant}.Literally "is"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And they asked him, saying, "{Why do}Literally "what is it that" the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And he said to them, "Elijah indeed does come first and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("does come") has been translated as a finite verb restores all things. And how is it written concerning the Son of Man that he should suffer many things and be treated with contempt?


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But I tell you that indeed Elijah has come, and they did to him whatever they wanted, just as it is written about him." 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes arguing with them.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And immediately the whole crowd, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw him, were amazed, and ran up to him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("ran up to") has been translated as a finite verb greeted him.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And one individual from the crowd answered him, "Teacher, I brought to you my son who has {a spirit that makes him mute}.Literally "a mute spirit"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And whenever it seizes him, it throws him down and he foams at the mouth and grinds hisLiterally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun teeth and becomes paralyzed. And I told your disciples that they should expel it, and they were not able to do so.*The words "to do so" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And he answered them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "O unbelieving generation! {How long}Literally "until when" will I be with you? {How long}Literally "until when" must I put up with you? Bring him to me!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And they brought him to him. And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw him, the spirit immediately convulsed him, and falling on the ground, he began to roll around, foaming at the mouth.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And he asked his father how long it was since this had been happening to him. And he said, "From childhood.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And often it has thrown him both into fire and into water, in order that it could destroy him. But if you are able to do anything, have compassion on us and*Here "and" is supplied and the following participle ("have compassion") has been translated as a finite verb and placed before the verb "help" in keeping with English style help us!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Immediately the father of the child cried out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("cried out") has been translated as a finite verb said, "I believe! Help my unbelief!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal Jesus saw that a crowd was running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, "Mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and enter into him no more!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And it came out, screaming and convulsing him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation greatly, and he became as if he were dead, so that most of them said, "He has died!"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 27
c3content:
But Jesus took hold of his hand and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took hold of") has been translated as a finite verb raised him up, and he stood up.


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had entered") he had entered into the house, his disciples asked him privately, "Why were we not able to expel it?"


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And he said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing except by prayer."Some manuscripts add "and fasting" 


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And from there they went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb passed through Galilee. And he did not want anyone to know,


c0book: Mark
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 31
c3content:
for he was teaching his disciples and was telling them, "The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is killed") which is understood as temporal is killed, after three days he will rise."


