1 Depois disso Jesus ia passando pelas cidades e povoados proclamando as boas novas do Reino de Deus. Os Doze estavam com ele,2 e também algumas mulheres que haviam sido curadas de espíritos malignos e doenças: Maria, chamada Madalena, de quem haviam saído sete demônios;3 Joana, mulher de Cuza, administrador da casa de Herodes; Susana e muitas outras. Essas mulheres ajudavam a sustentá-los com os seus bens.4 Reunindo-se uma grande multidão e vindo a Jesus gente de várias cidades, ele contou esta parábola:5 "O semeador saiu a semear. Enquanto lançava a semente, parte dela caiu à beira do caminho; foi pisada, e as aves do céu a comeram.6 Parte dela caiu sobre pedras e, quando germinou, as plantas secaram, porque não havia umidade.7 Outra parte caiu entre espinhos, que cresceram com ela e sufocaram as plantas.8 Outra ainda caiu em boa terra. Cresceu e deu boa colheita, a cem por um". Tendo dito isso, exclamou: "Aquele que tem ouvidos para ouvir, ouça! "9 Seus discípulos perguntaram-lhe o que significava aquela parábola.10 Ele disse: "A vocês foi dado o conhecimento dos mistérios do Reino de Deus, mas aos outros falo por parábolas, para que ‘vendo, não vejam; e ouvindo, não entendam’.11 "Este é o significado da parábola: A semente é a palavra de Deus.12 As que caíram à beira do caminho são os que ouvem, e então vem o diabo e tira a palavra dos seus corações, para que não creiam e não sejam salvos.13 As que caíram sobre as pedras são os que recebem a palavra com alegria quando a ouvem, mas não têm raiz. Crêem durante algum tempo, mas desistem na hora da provação.14 As que caíram entre espinhos são os que ouvem, mas, ao seguirem seu caminho, são sufocados pelas preocupações, pelas riquezas e pelos prazeres desta vida, e não amadurecem.15 Mas as que caíram em boa terra são os que, com coração bom e generoso, ouvem a palavra, a retêm e dão fruto, com perseverança".16 "Ninguém acende uma candeia e a esconde num jarro ou a coloca debaixo de uma cama. Pelo contrário, coloca-a num lugar apropriado, de modo que os que entram possam ver a luz.17 Porque não há nada oculto que não venha a ser revelado, e nada escondido que não venha a ser conhecido e trazido à luz.18 Portanto, considerem atentamente como vocês estão ouvindo. A quem tiver, mais lhe será dado; de quem não tiver, até o que pensa que tem lhe será tirado".19 A mãe e os irmãos de Jesus foram vê-lo, mas não conseguiam aproximar-se dele, por causa da multidão.20 Alguém lhe disse: "Tua mãe e teus irmãos estão lá fora e querem ver-te".21 Ele lhe respondeu: "Minha mãe e meus irmãos são aqueles que ouvem a palavra de Deus e a praticam".22 Certo dia Jesus disse aos seus discípulos: "Vamos para o outro lado do lago". Eles entraram num barco e partiram.23 Enquanto navegavam, ele adormeceu. Abateu-se sobre o lago um forte vendaval, de modo que o barco estava sendo inundado, e eles corriam grande perigo.24 Os discípulos foram acordá-lo, clamando: "Mestre, Mestre, vamos morrer! " Ele se levantou e repreendeu o vento e a violência das águas; tudo se acalmou e ficou tranqüilo.25 "Onde está a sua fé? ", perguntou ele aos seus discípulos. Amedrontados e admirados, eles perguntaram uns aos outros: "Quem é este que até aos ventos e às águas dá ordens, e eles lhe obedecem? "26 Navegaram para a região dos gerasenos que fica do outro lado do lago, frente à Galiléia.27 Quando Jesus pisou em terra, foi ao encontro dele um endemoninhado daquela cidade. Fazia muito tempo que aquele homem não usava roupas, nem vivia em casa alguma, mas nos sepulcros.28 Quando viu Jesus, gritou, prostrou-se aos seus pés e disse em alta voz: "Que queres comigo, Jesus, Filho do Deus Altíssimo? Rogo-te que não me atormentes! "29 Pois Jesus havia ordenado que o espírito imundo saísse daquele homem. Muitas vezes ele tinha se apoderado dele. Mesmo com os pés e as mãos acorrentados e entregue aos cuidados de guardas, quebrava as correntes, e era levado pelo demônio a lugares solitários.30 Jesus lhe perguntou: "Qual é o seu nome? " "Legião", respondeu ele; porque muitos demônios haviam entrado nele.31 E imploravam-lhe que não os mandasse para o abismo.32 Uma grande manada de porcos estava pastando naquela colina. Os demônios imploraram a Jesus que lhes permitisse entrar neles, e Jesus lhes deu permissão.33 Saindo do homem, os demônios entraram nos porcos, e toda a manada atirou-se precipício abaixo em direção ao lago e se afogou.34 Vendo o que acontecera, os que cuidavam dos porcos fugiram e contaram esses fatos, na cidade e nos campos,35 e o povo foi ver o que havia acontecido. Quando se aproximaram de Jesus, viram que o homem de quem haviam saído os demônios estava assentado aos pés de Jesus, vestido e em perfeito juízo, e ficaram com medo.36 Os que o tinham visto contaram ao povo como o endemoninhado fora curado.37 Então, todo o povo da região dos gerasenos suplicou a Jesus que se retirasse, porque estavam dominados pelo medo. Ele entrou no barco e regressou.38 O homem de quem haviam saído os demônios suplicava-lhe que o deixasse ir com ele; mas Jesus o mandou embora, dizendo:39 "Volte para casa e conte o quanto Deus lhe fez". Assim, o homem se foi e anunciou a toda a cidade o quanto Jesus tinha feito por ele.40 Quando Jesus voltou, uma multidão o recebeu, pois todos o esperavam.41 Então um homem chamado Jairo, dirigente da sinagoga, veio e prostrou-se aos pés de Jesus, implorando-lhe que fosse à sua casa42 porque sua única filha, de cerca de doze anos, estava à morte. Estando Jesus a caminho, a multidão o comprimia.43 E estava ali certa mulher que havia doze anos vinha sofrendo de uma hemorragia e gastara tudo o que tinha com os médicos; mas ninguém pudera curá-la.44 Ela chegou por trás dele, tocou na borda de seu manto, e imediatamente cessou sua hemorragia.45 "Quem tocou em mim? ", perguntou Jesus. Como todos negassem, Pedro disse: "Mestre, a multidão se aglomera e te comprime".46 Mas Jesus disse: "Alguém tocou em mim; eu sei que de mim saiu poder".47 Então a mulher, vendo que não conseguiria passar despercebida, veio tremendo e prostrou-se aos seus pés. Na presença de todo o povo contou por que tinha tocado nele e como fora instantaneamente curada.48 Então ele lhe disse: "Filha, a sua fé a curou! Vá em paz".49 Enquanto Jesus ainda estava falando, chegou alguém da casa de Jairo, o dirigente da sinagoga, e disse: "Sua filha morreu. Não incomode mais o Mestre".50 Ouvindo isso, Jesus disse a Jairo: "Não tenha medo; tão-somente creia, e ela será curada".51 Quando chegou à casa de Jairo, não deixou ninguém entrar com ele, exceto Pedro, João, Tiago e o pai e a mãe da criança.52 Enquanto isso, todo o povo estava se lamentando e chorando por ela. "Não chorem", disse Jesus. "Ela não está morta, mas dorme".53 Todos começaram a rir dele, pois sabiam que ela estava morta.54 Mas ele a tomou pela mão e disse: "Menina, levante-se! "55 O espírito dela voltou, e ela se levantou imediatamente. Então Jesus lhes ordenou que lhe dessem de comer.56 Os pais dela ficaram maravilhados, mas ele lhes ordenou que não contassem a ninguém o que tinha acontecido.

1 And it came to pass that he traveled through, by city and village in succession, announcing and preaching the good-news of the kingdom of God, and the twelve men with him,2 and certain women who were healed from evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many other women who served them from the things they possessed.4 And when a large multitude gathered together, and those coming to him from each city, he spoke by a parable.5 The man who sows went forth to sow his seed. And during his sowing, some fell by the way, and it was trampled, and the birds of the sky devoured it.6 And another fell on the rock, and having grown, it withered away because of not having moisture.7 And another fell amidst the thorns, and having grown together, the thorns choked it.8 And another fell on the good ground, and having grown it produced fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he called out, He who has ears to hear, let him hear.9 And his disciples questioned him, saying, What is this parable?10 And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the others in parables, so that seeing they would not see, and hearing they would not understand.11 Now the parable is this. The seed is the word of God.12 And those by the way are those who hear, then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, lest having believed, they would be saved.13 And those on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy. And these have no root, who believe for a time, and withdraw in time of trial.14 And that which fell in the thorns, these are those who heard, and as they go they are choked by cares and wealth and pleasures of life, and do not bring to maturity.15 But those in the good ground, these are those who in an good and right heart, having heard the word, hold it firm, and bring forth fruit in perseverance.16 And no man, having lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or places it under a bed, but places it on a lampstand, so that those who enter in may see the light.17 For there is no secret that will not become visible, nor hid, that will not be known and come to be visible.18 Notice therefore how ye hear. For whoever has, to him will be given, and whoever has not, even what he seems to have will be taken from him.19 And his mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him because of the crowd.20 And it was reported to him, saying, Thy mother and thy brothers stand outside, desiring to see thee.21 But having answered, he said to them, My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.22 Now it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, also his disciples. And he said to them, Let us pass through to the other side of the lake. And they launched forth,23 but as they sailed he began to asleep. And a storm of wind came down on the lake, and they were filling up, and were in peril.24 And having approached, they awoke him, saying, Master, master, we are perishing. And having risen, he rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and it became calm.25 And he said to them, Where is your faith? And having feared, they wondered, saying to each other, Who then is this man, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?26 And they sailed toward the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.27 And when he came forth upon the land, a certain man met him out of the city, who had demons of a considerable time. And he wore no clothing, and did not dwell in a house, but in the sepulchers.28 And when he saw Jesus, having cried out, he fell down before him. And in a great voice he said, What is with me and with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I beseech thee, do not torment me.29 For he commanded the unclean spirit to come out from the man, for many times it had seized him. And he was bound with chains and shackles, and guarded. And breaking the bonds apart, he was driven by the demon into the desolate regi30 And Jesus demanded him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion, because many demons were entered into him.31 And they entreated him that he would not command them to to out into the abyss.32 Now a herd of considerable swine was there feeding on the mountain, and they implored him that he would allow them to enter into those. And he allowed them.33 And the demons having come out from the man, they entered into the swine. And the herd stampeded down the slope into the lake, and were drowned.34 And when those who tended them saw what happened, they fled and reported it in the city and in the fields.35 And they came out to see what happened. And they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the demons had gone out, sitting near the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.36 And also those who saw it informed them how the man who was demon-possessed was saved.37 And the whole multitude of the region around the Gadarenes besought him to depart from them, because they were gripped by great fear. And he, having embarked into the boat, returned.38 But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him to be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,39 Return to thy house, and relate everything God did for thee. And he departed, proclaiming throughout the whole city how many things Jesus did for him.40 And it came to pass during Jesus returning, the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.41 And behold, there came a man whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And having fallen down near Jesus' feet, he besought him to come into his house,42 because there was with him an only begotten daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But during his going the multitudes thronged him.43 And a woman being with an issue of blood for twelve years, who, although she spent her entire living on physicians, was unable to be healed by any,44 having come from behind, she touched the border of his garment. And immediately the issue of her blood stayed.45 And Jesus said, Who is he who touched me? But when they all denied, Peter and those with him, said, Master, the multitudes come together and crowd thee, and thou say, Who is he who touched me?46 But Jesus said, Who touched me? For I perceived power having gone forth from me.47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling. And having fallen down before him, she declared to him in the presence of all the people for what reason she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.48 And he said to her, Cheer up, Daughter. Thy faith has healed thee. Go in peace.49 While he still spoke, some man comes from the synagogue ruler, saying to him, Thy daughter has died. Do not trouble the teacher.50 But having heard it, Jesus answered him, saying, Fear not, only believe and she will be saved.51 And when he came to the house, he did not allow any man to enter in except Peter and John and James, and the father of the girl and the mother.52 And all were weeping and bewailing her. But he said, Weep not. She did not die, but sleeps.53 And they ridiculed him, knowing that she died.54 But having sent them all away outside, having taken her by the hand, he called out, saying, Girl, awake.55 And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately. And he commanded to give her to eat.56 And her parents were amazed, but he ordered them to tell no man that which happened.