1 Princípio do evangelho de Jesus Cristo, Filho de Deus.

2 Conforme está escrito na profecia de Isaías:

Eis aí envio diante da tua face o meu mensageiro, o qual preparará o teu caminho;

3 voz do que clama no deserto: Preparai o caminho do Senhor, endireitai as suas veredas;

4 apareceu João Batista no deserto, pregando batismo de arrependimento para remissão de pecados. 5 Saíam a ter com ele toda a província da Judeia e todos os habitantes de Jerusalém; e, confessando os seus pecados, eram batizados por ele no rio Jordão. 6 As vestes de João eram feitas de pelos de camelo; ele trazia um cinto de couro e se alimentava de gafanhotos e mel silvestre.

7 E pregava, dizendo: Após mim vem aquele que é mais poderoso do que eu, do qual não sou digno de, curvando-me, desatar-lhe as correias das sandálias. 8 Eu vos tenho batizado com água; ele, porém, vos batizará com o Espírito Santo.

9 Naqueles dias, veio Jesus de Nazaré da Galileia e por João foi batizado no rio Jordão. 10 Logo ao sair da água, viu os céus rasgarem-se e o Espírito descendo como pomba sobre ele. 11 Então, foi ouvida uma voz dos céus: Tu és o meu Filho amado, em ti me comprazo.

12 E logo o Espírito o impeliu para o deserto, 13 onde permaneceu quarenta dias, sendo tentado por Satanás; estava com as feras, mas os anjos o serviam.

14 Depois de João ter sido preso, foi Jesus para a Galileia, pregando o evangelho de Deus, 15 dizendo: O tempo está cumprido, e o reino de Deus está próximo; arrependei-vos e crede no evangelho.

16 Caminhando junto ao mar da Galileia, viu os irmãos Simão e André, que lançavam a rede ao mar, porque eram pescadores. 17 Disse-lhes Jesus: Vinde após mim, e eu vos farei pescadores de homens. 18 Então, eles deixaram imediatamente as redes e o seguiram. 19 Pouco mais adiante, viu Tiago, filho de Zebedeu, e João, seu irmão, que estavam no barco consertando as redes. 20 E logo os chamou. Deixando eles no barco a seu pai Zebedeu com os empregados, seguiram após Jesus.

21 Depois, entraram em Cafarnaum, e, logo no sábado, foi ele ensinar na sinagoga. 22 Maravilhavam-se da sua doutrina, porque os ensinava como quem tem autoridade e não como os escribas. 23 Não tardou que aparecesse na sinagoga um homem possesso de espírito imundo, o qual bradou: 24 Que temos nós contigo, Jesus Nazareno? Vieste para perder-nos? Bem sei quem és: o Santo de Deus! 25 Mas Jesus o repreendeu, dizendo: Cala-te e sai desse homem. 26 Então, o espírito imundo, agitando-o violentamente e bradando em alta voz, saiu dele. 27 Todos se admiraram, a ponto de perguntarem entre si: Que vem a ser isto? Uma nova doutrina! Com autoridade ele ordena aos espíritos imundos, e eles lhe obedecem! 28 Então, correu célere a fama de Jesus em todas as direções, por toda a circunvizinhança da Galileia.

29 E, saindo eles da sinagoga, foram, com Tiago e João, diretamente para a casa de Simão e André. 30 A sogra de Simão achava-se acamada, com febre; e logo lhe falaram a respeito dela. 31 Então, aproximando-se, tomou-a pela mão; e a febre a deixou, passando ela a servi-los.

32 À tarde, ao cair do sol, trouxeram a Jesus todos os enfermos e endemoninhados. 33 Toda a cidade estava reunida à porta. 34 E ele curou muitos doentes de toda sorte de enfermidades; também expeliu muitos demônios, não lhes permitindo que falassem, porque sabiam quem ele era.

35 Tendo-se levantado alta madrugada, saiu, foi para um lugar deserto e ali orava. 36 Procuravam-no diligentemente Simão e os que com ele estavam. 37 Tendo-o encontrado, lhe disseram: Todos te buscam. 38 Jesus, porém, lhes disse: Vamos a outros lugares, às povoações vizinhas, a fim de que eu pregue também ali, pois para isso é que eu vim. 39 Então, foi por toda a Galileia, pregando nas sinagogas deles e expelindo os demônios.

40 Aproximou-se dele um leproso rogando-lhe, de joelhos: Se quiseres, podes purificar-me. 41 Jesus, profundamente compadecido, estendeu a mão, tocou-o e disse-lhe: Quero, fica limpo! 42 No mesmo instante, lhe desapareceu a lepra, e ficou limpo. 43 Fazendo-lhe, então, veemente advertência, logo o despediu 44 e lhe disse: Olha, não digas nada a ninguém; mas vai, mostra-te ao sacerdote e oferece pela tua purificação o que Moisés determinou, para servir de testemunho ao povo. 45 Mas, tendo ele saído, entrou a propalar muitas coisas e a divulgar a notícia, a ponto de não mais poder Jesus entrar publicamente em qualquer cidade, mas permanecia fora, em lugares ermos; e de toda parte vinham ter com ele.

1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

2 Even as it is written in Isaiah the prophet,

Behold, I send my messenger before thy face,

Who shall prepare thy way;

3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness,

Make ye ready the way of the Lord,

Make his paths straight;

4 John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins. 5 And there went out unto him all the country of Judæa, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and had a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, There cometh after me he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 8 I baptized you in water; but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan. 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him: 11 and a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.

12 And straightway the Spirit driveth him forth into the wilderness. 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

14 Now after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.

16 And passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they left the nets, and followed him. 19 And going on a little further, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending the nets. 20 And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after him.

21 And they go into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching: for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And straightway there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, 24 saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus thou Nazarene? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. 26 And the unclean spirit, tearing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him. 28 And the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about.

29 And straightway, when they were come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever; and straightway they tell him of her: 31 and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were sick, and them that were possessed with demons. 33 And all the city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many that were sick with divers diseases, and cast out many demons; and he suffered not the demons to speak, because they knew him.

35 And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him; 37 and they found him, and say unto him, All are seeking thee. 38 And he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth. 39 And he went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.

40 And there cometh to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And being moved with compassion, he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou made clean. 42 And straightway the leprosy departed from him, and he was made clean. 43 And he strictly charged him, and straightway sent him out, 44 and saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to spread abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, "the Son of God, [^2]

2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" "—

3 "a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" [^4]

4 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

6 John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.

7 And this was his message: "After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.

8 I baptize you with "water, but he will baptize you with "the Holy Spirit."

9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness,

13 and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted "by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.

14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.

15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!"

16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.

17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."

18 At once they left their nets and followed him.

19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets.

20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.

22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.

23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out,

24 "What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are —the Holy One of God!"

25 "Be quiet!" said Jesus sternly. "Come out of him!"

26 The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.

27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching —and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him."

28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.

30 Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.

31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.

32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.

33 The whole town gathered at the door,

34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

36 Simon and his companions went to look for him,

37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!"

38 Jesus replied, "Let us go somewhere else —to the nearby villages —so I can preach there also. That is why I have come."

39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.

40 A man with leprosy "came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean."

41 Jesus was indignant. "He reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!"

42 Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.

43 Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning:

44 "See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."

45 Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.