Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. MC VC

Matthew 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; MC VC

Matthew 1:3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; MC VC

Matthew 1:4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; MC VC

Matthew 1:5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; MC VC

Matthew 1:6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; MC VC

Matthew 1:7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; MC VC

Matthew 1:8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; MC VC

Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; MC VC

Matthew 1:10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; MC VC

Matthew 1:11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: MC VC

Matthew 1:12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; MC VC

Matthew 1:13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; MC VC

Matthew 1:14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; MC VC

Matthew 1:15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; MC VC

Matthew 1:16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. MC VC

Matthew 1:17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. MC VC

Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 1:19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. 18 I MC VC

Matthew 1:22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 5 I MC VC

Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 11 I MC VC

Matthew 1:24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 4 I MC VC

Matthew 1:25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, MC VC

Matthew 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 2:3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 2:4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. MC VC

Matthew 2:5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, MC VC

Matthew 2:6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 2:7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. MC VC

Matthew 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. MC VC

Matthew 2:9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 2:12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. MC VC

Matthew 2:13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 2:14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: 4 I MC VC

Matthew 2:15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. MC VC

Matthew 2:17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, MC VC

Matthew 2:18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. MC VC

Matthew 2:19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, MC VC

Matthew 2:20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life. MC VC

Matthew 2:21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 2:22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: MC VC

Matthew 2:23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. MC VC

Matthew 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 I MC VC

Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 23 I MC VC

Matthew 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 8 I MC VC

Matthew 3:4 And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. MC VC

Matthew 3:5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, 2 I MC VC

Matthew 3:6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? MC VC

Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: 2 I MC VC

Matthew 3:9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. MC VC

Matthew 3:10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 10 I MC VC

Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 6 I MC VC

Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 3:13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. MC VC

Matthew 3:14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 4 I MC VC

Matthew 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. MC VC

Matthew 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 6 I MC VC

Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 12 I MC VC

Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. MC VC

Matthew 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. MC VC

Matthew 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 18 I MC VC

Matthew 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, MC VC

Matthew 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 4 I MC VC

Matthew 4:9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 8 I MC VC

Matthew 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 4:11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 4:12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; MC VC

Matthew 4:13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: MC VC

Matthew 4:14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, MC VC

Matthew 4:15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; MC VC

Matthew 4:16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. MC VC

Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. MC VC

Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 9 I MC VC

Matthew 4:20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. MC VC

Matthew 4:21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. MC VC

Matthew 4:22 And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him. MC VC

Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 8:1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. MC VC

Matthew 8:2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 8:3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 8:4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 8:5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, MC VC

Matthew 8:6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. MC VC

Matthew 8:7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. MC VC

Matthew 8:8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 8:9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 8:10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 8:11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. MC VC

Matthew 8:12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. MC VC

Matthew 8:13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 8:14 And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever. MC VC

Matthew 8:15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. MC VC

Matthew 8:16 When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: 2 I MC VC

Matthew 8:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 8:18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. MC VC

Matthew 8:19 And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 8:20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. 5 I MC VC

Matthew 8:21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 8:22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 8:24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 8:25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 8:26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. 10 I MC VC

Matthew 8:27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! MC VC

Matthew 8:28 And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. MC VC

Matthew 8:29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time? MC VC

Matthew 8:30 And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding. MC VC

Matthew 8:31 So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. MC VC

Matthew 8:32 And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters. MC VC

Matthew 8:33 And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils. MC VC

Matthew 8:34 And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts. MC VC

Matthew 9:1 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. MC VC

Matthew 9:2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. 5 I MC VC

Matthew 9:3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. MC VC

Matthew 9:4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? MC VC

Matthew 9:5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? 3 I MC VC

Matthew 9:6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 9:7 And he arose, and departed to his house. MC VC

Matthew 9:8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. MC VC

Matthew 9:9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. MC VC

Matthew 9:10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. MC VC

Matthew 9:11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? MC VC

Matthew 9:12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 7 I MC VC

Matthew 9:14 Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? MC VC

Matthew 9:15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast. MC VC

Matthew 9:16 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 9:17 Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 9:18 While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. MC VC

Matthew 9:19 And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. MC VC

Matthew 9:20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: 4 I MC VC

Matthew 9:21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 9:22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 9:23 And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, MC VC

Matthew 9:24 He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. MC VC

Matthew 9:25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. MC VC

Matthew 9:26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. MC VC

Matthew 9:27 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. MC VC

Matthew 9:28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. MC VC

Matthew 9:29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. MC VC

Matthew 9:30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. MC VC

Matthew 9:31 But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country. MC VC

Matthew 9:32 As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. MC VC

Matthew 9:33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. MC VC

Matthew 9:34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils. MC VC

Matthew 9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 3 I MC VC

Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 9:37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 7 I MC VC

Matthew 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. 5 I MC VC

Matthew 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. MC VC

Matthew 11:2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, MC VC

Matthew 11:3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? 2 I MC VC

Matthew 11:4 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: 2 I MC VC

Matthew 11:5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. MC VC

Matthew 11:6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. 10 I MC VC

Matthew 11:7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? MC VC

Matthew 11:8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. MC VC

Matthew 11:9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. MC VC

Matthew 11:10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 8 I MC VC

Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. 3 I MC VC

Matthew 11:13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. MC VC

Matthew 11:14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. MC VC

Matthew 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 11:16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, 7 I MC VC

Matthew 11:17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. 7 I MC VC

Matthew 11:18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. MC VC

Matthew 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. MC VC

Matthew 11:20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: 2 I MC VC

Matthew 11:21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. MC VC

Matthew 11:22 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. MC VC

Matthew 11:23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. MC VC

Matthew 11:24 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. MC VC

Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. MC VC

Matthew 11:26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. MC VC

Matthew 11:27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. MC VC

Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 49 I MC VC

Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 I MC VC

Matthew 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 15 I MC VC

Matthew 12:1 At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat. MC VC

Matthew 12:2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. MC VC

Matthew 12:3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; MC VC

Matthew 12:4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? MC VC

Matthew 12:5 Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? MC VC

Matthew 12:6 But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 12:7 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 12:8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. 5 I MC VC

Matthew 12:9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: MC VC

Matthew 12:10 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. MC VC

Matthew 12:11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:12 How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. 8 I MC VC

Matthew 12:13 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:14 Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. MC VC

Matthew 12:15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; MC VC

Matthew 12:16 And charged them that they should not make him known: MC VC

Matthew 12:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 2 I MC VC

Matthew 12:18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:19 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 12:21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. MC VC

Matthew 12:23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? MC VC

Matthew 12:24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. MC VC

Matthew 12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? MC VC

Matthew 12:27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. MC VC

Matthew 12:28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. MC VC

Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 12:31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. 9 I MC VC

Matthew 12:32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. 5 I MC VC

Matthew 12:33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. MC VC

Matthew 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. MC VC

Matthew 12:39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: 2 I MC VC

Matthew 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 12:41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. MC VC

Matthew 12:42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. MC VC

Matthew 12:43 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. MC VC

Matthew 12:44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. MC VC

Matthew 12:45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation. MC VC

Matthew 12:46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. MC VC

Matthew 12:47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. MC VC

Matthew 12:48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? MC VC

Matthew 12:49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! MC VC

Matthew 12:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. 8 I MC VC

Matthew 13:53 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence. MC VC

Matthew 13:54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? MC VC

Matthew 13:55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? MC VC

Matthew 13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? MC VC

Matthew 13:57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. MC VC

Matthew 13:58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. MC VC

Matthew 14:1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, MC VC

Matthew 14:2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. MC VC

Matthew 14:3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife. MC VC

Matthew 14:4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 14:5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. MC VC

Matthew 14:6 But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. MC VC

Matthew 14:7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. MC VC

Matthew 14:8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger. MC VC

Matthew 14:9 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. MC VC

Matthew 14:10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. MC VC

Matthew 14:11 And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. MC VC

Matthew 14:12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. MC VC

Matthew 14:13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. MC VC

Matthew 14:14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. 7 I MC VC

Matthew 14:15 And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. MC VC

Matthew 14:16 But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 14:17 And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 14:18 He said, Bring them hither to me. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 14:19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. MC VC

Matthew 14:20 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 14:21 And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. MC VC

Matthew 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. MC VC

Matthew 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. MC VC

Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. MC VC

Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. MC VC

Matthew 14:26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. MC VC

Matthew 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 5 I MC VC

Matthew 14:28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. MC VC

Matthew 14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. MC VC

Matthew 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 9 I MC VC

Matthew 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 8 I MC VC

Matthew 14:32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. MC VC

Matthew 14:33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. MC VC

Matthew 14:34 And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. MC VC

Matthew 14:35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased; MC VC

Matthew 14:36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 15:1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, MC VC

Matthew 15:2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. MC VC

Matthew 15:3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 4 I MC VC

Matthew 15:4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. MC VC

Matthew 15:5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; MC VC

Matthew 15:6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. MC VC

Matthew 15:7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, MC VC

Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 10 I MC VC

Matthew 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 15:10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: MC VC

Matthew 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. 5 I MC VC

Matthew 15:12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? MC VC

Matthew 15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. MC VC

Matthew 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 3 I MC VC

Matthew 15:15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. MC VC

Matthew 15:16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? MC VC

Matthew 15:17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? MC VC

Matthew 15:18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 8 I MC VC

Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: 4 I MC VC

Matthew 15:20 These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 15:21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. MC VC

Matthew 15:22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. MC VC

Matthew 15:23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. MC VC

Matthew 15:24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. MC VC

Matthew 15:25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 15:26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 15:27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table. 8 I MC VC

Matthew 15:28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 15:29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. MC VC

Matthew 15:30 And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them: MC VC

Matthew 15:31 Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. MC VC

Matthew 15:32 Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. MC VC

Matthew 15:33 And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude? MC VC

Matthew 15:34 And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes. MC VC

Matthew 15:35 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. MC VC

Matthew 15:36 And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. MC VC

Matthew 15:37 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full. MC VC

Matthew 15:38 And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children. MC VC

Matthew 15:39 And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala. MC VC

Matthew 16:1 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. MC VC

Matthew 16:2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 16:3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? 6 I MC VC

Matthew 16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. MC VC

Matthew 16:5 And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread. MC VC

Matthew 16:6 Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. MC VC

Matthew 16:7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. MC VC

Matthew 16:8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? MC VC

Matthew 16:9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? MC VC

Matthew 16:10 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? MC VC

Matthew 16:11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? 2 I MC VC

Matthew 16:12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. MC VC

Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? MC VC

Matthew 16:14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. MC VC

Matthew 16:15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 10 I MC VC

Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 11 I MC VC

Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 12 I MC VC

Matthew 16:20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. MC VC

Matthew 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. MC VC

Matthew 16:22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. MC VC

Matthew 16:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. 3 I MC VC

Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 17 I MC VC

Matthew 16:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 9 I MC VC

Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 17 I MC VC

Matthew 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. 14 I MC VC

Matthew 16:28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 17:1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2 I MC VC

Matthew 17:2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 17:3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. MC VC

Matthew 17:4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. 4 I MC VC

Matthew 17:6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. MC VC

Matthew 17:7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. MC VC

Matthew 17:8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. MC VC

Matthew 17:9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead. MC VC

Matthew 17:10 And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come? MC VC

Matthew 17:11 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things. MC VC

Matthew 17:12 But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. MC VC

Matthew 17:13 Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist. MC VC

Matthew 17:14 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, MC VC

Matthew 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. MC VC

Matthew 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. MC VC

Matthew 17:17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. MC VC

Matthew 17:18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. 2 I MC VC

Matthew 17:19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? MC VC

Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 16 I MC VC

Matthew 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. MC VC

Matthew 17:22 And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: MC VC

Matthew 17:23 And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry. MC VC

Matthew 17:24 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? MC VC

Matthew 17:25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? MC VC

Matthew 17:26 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. MC VC

Matthew 17:27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. MC VC