KJV <Strong's #> - 18 Now <1161> the birth <1083> of Jesus <2424> Christ <5547> was on <3779> this <3779> wise <3779>: When as his mother <3384> Mary <3137> was espoused <3423> to Joseph <2501>, before <4250> they came <4905> together <4905>, she was found <2147> with child <1064> of the Holy <40> Ghost <4151>. 19 Then <1161> Joseph <2501> her husband <435>, being <5607> a just <1342> [man], and not willing <2309> to make <3856> her a publick <3856> example <3856> [to make a public spectacle <1165> of her <846>], was minded <1014> to put <630> her away <630> privily <2977>. 20 But while he thought <1760> on <1760> these <5023> things, behold <2400>, the angel <32> of the Lord <2962> appeared <5316> unto him in a dream <3677>, saying <3004>, Joseph <2501>, thou son <5207> of David <1138>, fear <5399> not to take <3880> unto thee Mary <3137> thy wife <1135>: for that which is conceived <1080> in her is of the Holy <40> Ghost <4151>. 21 And she shall bring <5088> forth <5088> a son <5207>, and thou shalt call <2564> his name <3686> JESUS <2424>: for he shall save <4982> his people <2992> from their sins <266>.

KJV - 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. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 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. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:...

NRSV - 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. 20 But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."

TEV - "The Birth of Jesus Christ" - 18 This was how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they were married, she found out that she was going to have a baby by the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph was a man who always did what was right, but he did not want to disgrace Mary publicly; so he made plans to break the engagement privately. 20 While he was thinking about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary to be your wife. For it is by the Holy Spirit that she has conceived. 21 She will have a son, and you will name him Jesus -- because he will save his people from their sins."

• Mat 1:18 - Mary .. Joseph
• To further explore the family with whom Jesus grew up, including his sisters and brothers (as noted in the New Testament), browse: http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/jesusfamily.htm.
• Mat 1:18
• Luk 1:35
• Mat 1:19 - KJV wording: to make <3856> her <846> a publick <3856> example <3856> - corrected wording: to make a public spectacle <1165> of her <846> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Mat 1:19 - KJV wording: to put her away <630> <846> privily <2977> - modern translation: to break the engagement <630, or divorce> without publicly bringing charges against <2977> her <846> (or: to break the engagement <630> "without a public trial and without statement of the cause" <2977> - Newman and Stine, A Handbook on the Gospel of Matthew, NY: United Bible Societies, 1988, page 23)
  • The Greek word apoluo, which is variously translated in Mat 1:19 as 'put away' (KJV), 'dismiss' (NRSV), 'break the engagement' (TEV), is exactly the same word translated as "divorced" in Mat 5:32. That same word apoluo is translated in the KJV as "put away" in Mat 5:31,32; Mat 19:7-9, Mar 10:2,4,11,12; Luk 16:18; all of which refer to divorce.
  • From the Middle East to Southeast Asia, many culture have treated and still treat a marriage engagement as seriously and as binding as the actual marriage itself. Breaking an engagement would require divorce procedures just as breaking the marriage itself would. The minimum number of witnesses to a divorce was two, which would have been considered very private, in relative terms. A charge of adultery during engagement would subject an engaged person to a sentence of death by stoning. (See Deu 22:20,21.)

  • Willoughby C. Allen (The International Critical Commentary: The Gospel according to St. Matthew, Third Edition, Edinburgh: T&T Clark, no date, page 9) writes:]

  According to Jewish law, a betrothed woman was already the wife of her betrothed husband;... Mary's condition seemed to make the fulfilment of their contract of marriage impossible for a religious man... On the other hand, he [Joseph] did not wish to expose her to shame... Appeal to the courts for a divorce would expose Mary to public ignominy, and make her liable to severe penalties. Refusal to carry out the contract of marriage would leave her and her child in disgrace in the house of her parents. The latter seemed the more merciful course, and Joseph determined, therefore, to repudiate her by private arrangement.

• To explore "Divorce as understood by Jesus and the earliest Christians, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/divorce.htm.

• Mat 1:21
  • Luk 2:21
  • Act 4:12
  • Psa 130:8

KJV <Strong's #> - 1 And it came <1096> to pass in those <1565> days <2250>, that there went <1831> out a decree <1378> from Caesar <2541> Augustus <828>, that all <3956> the world <3625> should be taxed <582>.

4 And Joseph <2501> also <2532> went <305> up from Galilee <1056>, out of the city <4172> of Nazareth <3478>, into <1519> Judaea <2449>, unto the city <4172> of David <1138>, which <3748> is called <2564> Bethlehem <965>; (because he was of the house <3624> and lineage <3965> of David <1138>:) 5 To be taxed <582> with Mary <3137> his espoused <3423> wife <1135>, being <5607> great with child <1471>. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there <1563>, the days <2250> were accomplished <4130> that she should be delivered <5088>. 7 And she brought <5088> forth <5088> her firstborn <4416> son <5207>, and wrapped <4683> him in swaddling <4683> clothes <4683>, and laid <347> him in a manger <5336>; because <1360> there was no <3756> room <5117> for them in the inn <2646>.

KJV - 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

NRSV - 1 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.

4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5 He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

TEV - "The Birth of Jesus" - 1 At that time Emperor Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2 When this first census took place, Quirinius was the governor of Syria. 3 Everyone, then, went to register himself, each to his own hometown. 4 Joseph went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to the town of Bethlehem in Judea, the birthplace of King David. Joseph went there because he was a descendant of David. 5 He went to register with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him. She was pregnant,6 and while they were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have her baby. 7 She gave birth to her first son, wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger -- there was no room for them to stay in the inn.

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KJV <Strong's #> - 8 And there were in the same <846> country <5561> shepherds <4166> abiding <63> in the field <63>, keeping <5442> watch <5438> over <1909> their flock <4167> by night <3571>. 9 And, lo <2400>, the angel <32> of the Lord <2962> came <2186> upon them, and the glory <1391> of the Lord <2962> shone <4034> round <4034> about <4034> them: and they were sore <3173> afraid <5399>. 10 And the angel <32> said <2036> unto them, Fear <5399> not: for, behold <2400>, I bring <2097> you good <2097> tidings <2097> of great <3173> joy <5479>, which <3748> shall be to all <3956> people <2992>. 11 For unto you is born <5088> this <4594> day <4594> in the city <4172> of David <1138> a Saviour <4990>, which <3739> is Christ <5547> the Lord <2962>.

13 And suddenly <1810> there was with the angel <32> a multitude <4128> of the heavenly <3770> host <4756> praising <134> God <2316>, and saying <3004>, 14 Glory <1391> to God <2316> in the highest <5310>, and on <1909> earth <1093> peace <1515>, good will <2107, nominative case, singular, feminine noun> toward <1722> men[to <1722> men <444> of [God's] good purpose <2107, genitive case, singular, feminine noun>]. 15 And it came <1096> to pass, as the angels <32> were gone <565> away <565> from them into <1519> heaven <3772>, the shepherds <4166> said <2036> one <240> to another <240>, Let us now <1211> go <1330> even unto Bethlehem <965>, and see <1492> this <5124> thing <4487> which <3588> is come <1096> to pass, which <3588> the Lord <2962> hath made <1107> known <1107> unto us. 16 And they came <2064> with haste <4692>, and found <429> Mary <3137>, and Joseph <2501>, and the babe <1025> lying <2749> in a manger <5336>.

KJV - 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

NRSV - 8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see -- I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!" 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." 16 So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.

TEV - "The Shepherds and the Angels" - 8 There were some shepherds in that part of the country who were spending the night in the fields, taking care of their flocks. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone over them. They were terribly afraid, 10 but the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people. 11 This very day in David's town your Savior was born -- Christ the Lord! 12 And this is what will prove it to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly a great army of heaven's angels appeared with the angel, singing praises to God: 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom he is pleased!" 15 When the angels went away from them back into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and saw the baby lying in the manger. 17 When the shepherds saw him, they told them what the angel had said about the child. 18 All who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said. 19 Mary remembered all these things and thought deeply about them. 20 The shepherds went back, singing praises to God for all they had heard and seen; it had been just as the angel had told them.

• Luk 2:14 - KJV wording: good will <2107, nominative case, singular, feminine noun> toward <1722> men <444 - corrected wording: to <1722> men <444> of [God's] good purpose <2107, genitive case, singular, feminine noun> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• In accordance with the original Greek text, this change reflects a correction of the errant 16th century Greek text from which the KJV was translated.

Bruce Metzger (A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, Second Edition, New York: United Bible Societies, 1994, page 111) comments:

The difference between the AV [KJV], "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men," and the RSV, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!" is not merely a matter of exegesis of the meaning of the Greek, but is first of all one of text criticism. Does the Angelic Hymn close with eudokia [nominative] or eudokias [genitive]?

The genitive case, which is the more difficult reading, is supported by the oldest representatives of the Alexandrian and the Western groups of witnesses. The rise of the nominative reading can be explained either as an amelioration of the sense or as a palaeographical oversight...

The meaning seems to be, not that divine peace can be bestowed only where human good will is already present, but that at the birth of the Saviour God's peace rests on those whom he has chosen in accord with his good pleasure...

• Luk 2:14 - peace, good will toward men
• To explore additional references, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/g.htm.

KJV <Strong's #> - 2 ...thou, Bethlehem <01035> Ephratah <0672>, [though] thou be little <06810> among the thousands <0505> of Judah <03063>, [yet] out of thee shall he come <03318> forth <03318> unto me [that is] to be ruler <04910> in Israel <03478>; whose goings <04163> forth <04163> [have been] from of old <06924>, from everlasting <05769>.

4 And he shall stand <05975> and feed <07462> in the strength <05797> of the LORD <03068>, in the majesty <01347> of the name <08034> of the LORD <03068> his God <0430>; and they shall abide <03427>: for now <06258> shall he be great <01431> unto the ends <0657> of the earth <0776>.

KJV - 2 ...thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

4 And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.

NRSV - 2 ...you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.

4 And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth;

TEV - "God Promises a Ruler from Bethlehem" - 2 The LORD says, "Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times." 3 So the LORD will abandon his people to their enemies until the woman who is to give birth has her son. Then his fellow countrymen who are in exile will be reunited with their own people. 4 When he comes, he will rule his people with the strength that comes from the LORD and with the majesty of the LORD God himself. His people will live in safety because people all over the earth will acknowledge his greatness, 5 and he will bring peace.

KJV <Strong's #> - 40 And the child <3813> grew <837>, and waxed <2901> strong <2901> in spirit <4151>, filled <4137> with wisdom <4678>: and the grace <5485> of God <2316> was upon him.

KJV - 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

NRSV - 40 The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

TEV - "The Return to Nazareth" - 39 When Joseph and Mary had finished doing all that was required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to their hometown of Nazareth in Galilee. 40 The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God's blessings were upon him.

KJV <Strong's #> - 9 And it came <1096> to pass in those <1565> days <2250>, that Jesus <2424> came <2064> from Nazareth <3478> of Galilee <1056>, and was baptized <907> of John <2491> in Jordan <2446>. 10 And straightway <2112> coming <305> up out of the water <5204>, he saw <1492> the heavens <3772> opened <4977>, and the Spirit <4151> like <5616> a dove <4058> descending <2597> upon him: 11 And there came <1096> a voice <5456> from heaven <3772>, [saying], Thou art <1488> my beloved <27> Son <5207>, in whom <3739> I am well <2106> pleased <2106>.

39 And he preached <2784> in their synagogues <4864> throughout <1519> all <3650> Galilee <1056>, and cast <1544> out devils [demons] <1140>. 40 And there came <2064> a leper <3015> to him, beseeching <3870> him, and kneeling <1120> down to him, and saying <3004> unto him, If <1437> thou wilt <2309>, thou canst <1410> make <2511> me clean <2511>. 41 And Jesus <2424>, moved <4697> with compassion <4697>, put <1614> forth <1614> [his] hand <5495>, and touched <680> him, and saith <3004> unto him, I will <2309>; be thou clean <2511>. 42 And as soon as he had spoken <2036>, immediately <2112> the leprosy <3014> departed <565> from him, and he was cleansed <2511>.

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

39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils [demons]. 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.

NRSV - 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."

39 And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons. 40 A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said to him, "If you choose, you can make me clean." 41 Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, "I do choose. Be made clean!" 42 Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean.

TEV - "The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus" - 9 Not long afterward Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit coming down on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, "You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you." 12 At once the Spirit made him go into the desert, 13 where he stayed forty days, being tempted by Satan. Wild animals were there also, but angels came and helped him.

"Jesus Preaches in Galilee" - 35 Very early the next morning, long before daylight, Jesus got up and left the house. He went out of town to a lonely place, where he prayed. 36 But Simon and his companions went out searching for him, 37 and when they found him, they said, "Everyone is looking for you." 38 But Jesus answered, "We must go on to the other villages around here. I have to preach in them also, because that is why I came." 39 So he traveled all over Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and driving out demons.

"Jesus Heals a Man" - 40 A man suffering from a dreaded skin disease came to Jesus, knelt down, and begged him for help. "If you want to," he said, "you can make me clean." 41 Jesus was filled with pity, and reached out and touched him. "I do want to," he answered. "Be clean!" 42 At once the disease left the man, and he was clean. 43 Then Jesus spoke sternly to him and sent him away at once, 44 after saying to him, "Listen, don't tell anyone about this. But go straight to the priest and let him examine you; then in order to prove to everyone that you are cured, offer the sacrifice that Moses ordered."

• Mar 1:11
• Mat 3:17
• Luk 3:22
• Mis 206:7
• Mar 1:39 - KJV wording: devils - corrected wording: demons
• On the Cross and Crown "Seal of Christian Science," which quotes from Mat 10:8, Mary Baker Eddy chose to use the term demons, which is the correct translation of the Greek word daimonia <Strong's #1140>, rather than devils, which is consistently found in the KJV. For a detailed explanation of Mrs. Eddy's use of other Bible translations, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/bl-ver.htm.
• Mar 1:40 - Christian healing of contagious disease, including leprosy and plague
• See the full texts references to healing contagious diseases at http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/healingcontagion.htm.
• Additional references can be found at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/h.htm.
• Mar 1:41,42 - clean
• To explore what it meant to have "unclean spirits," browse http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/unclean.htm.

KJV <Strong's #> - 1 After <3326> these <5023> things Jesus <2424> went <565> over <4008> the sea <2281> of Galilee <1056>, which is [the sea] of Tiberias <5085>. 2 And a great <4183> multitude <3793> followed <190> him, because <3754> they saw <3708> his miracles <4592> which <3739> he did <4160> on <1909> them that were diseased <770>.

16 And when <5613> even <3798> was [now] come <1096>, his disciples <3101> went <2597> down <2597> unto the sea <2281>, 17 And entered <1684> into <1519> a ship <4143>, and went <2064> over <4008> the sea <2281> toward <1519> Capernaum <2584>. And it was now <2235> dark <4653>, and Jesus <2424> was not come <2064> to them. 18 And the sea <2281> arose <1326> by reason of a great <3173> wind <417> that blew <4154>. 19 So <3767> when they had rowed <1643> about <5613> five <4002> and twenty <1501> or <2228> thirty <5144> furlongs <4712>, they see <2334> Jesus <2424> walking <4043> on <1909> the sea <2281>, and drawing <1096> nigh <1451> unto the ship <4143>: and they were afraid <5399>. 20 But he saith <3004> unto them, It is I; be not afraid <5399>. 21 Then <3767> they willingly <2309> received <2983> him into <1519> the ship <4143>: and immediately <2112> the ship <4143> was at <1909> the land <1093> whither <3739> they went <5217>. 22 The day <1887> following <1887>, when the people <3793> which <3588> stood <2476> on the other <4008> side <4008> of the sea <2281> saw <1492> that there was none <3756> other <243> boat <4142> there <1563>, save <1508> that one <1520> whereinto <3739> his disciples <3101> were entered <1684>, and that Jesus <2424> went <4897> not with his disciples <3101> into <1519> the boat <4142>, but [that] his disciples <3101> were gone <565> away <565> alone <3441>;

24 When <3753> the people <3793> therefore <3767> saw <1492> that Jesus <2424> was not there <1563>, neither <3761> his disciples <3101>, they also <2532> took <1519> <1684> shipping <4143>, and came <2064> to Capernaum <2584>, seeking <2212> for Jesus <2424>. 25 And when <4219> they had found <2147> him on the other <4008> side <4008> of the sea <2281>, they said <2036> unto him, Rabbi <4461>, when camest <1096> thou hither <5602>?

KJV - 1 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

16 And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, 17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. 18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. 19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. 20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. 21 Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. 22 The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;

24 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. 25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?

NRSV - 1 After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick.

16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. 20 But he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid." 21 Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going. 22 The next day the crowd that had stayed on the other side of the sea saw that there had been only one boat there. They also saw that Jesus had not got into the boat with his disciples, but that his disciples had gone away alone.

24 So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. 25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?"

TEV - "Jesus Feeds Five Thousand Men" - 1 After this, Jesus went across Lake Galilee (or, Lake Tiberias, as it is also called). 2 A large crowd followed him, because they had seen his miracles of healing the sick. 3 Jesus went up a hill and sat down with his disciples. 4 The time for the Passover Festival was near. 5 Jesus looked around and saw that a large crowd was coming to him, so he asked Philip, "Where can we buy enough food to feed all these people?" (6 He said this to test Philip; actually he already knew what he would do.)

"Jesus Walks on the Water" - 16 When evening came, Jesus' disciples went down to the lake, 17 got into a boat, and went back across the lake toward Capernaum. Night came on, and Jesus still had not come to them. 18 By then a strong wind was blowing and stirring up the water. 19 The disciples had rowed about three or four miles when they saw Jesus walking on the water, coming near the boat, and they were terrified. 20 "Don't be afraid," Jesus told them, "it is I!" 21 Then they willingly took him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached land at the place they were heading for.

"The People Seek Jesus" - 22 Next day the crowd which had stayed on the other side of the lake realized that there had been only one boat there. They knew that Jesus had not gone in it with his disciples, but that they had left without him. 23 Other boats, which were from Tiberias, came to shore near the place where the crowd had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. 24 When the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they got into those boats and went to Capernaum, looking for him.

"Jesus the Bread of Life" - 25 When the people found Jesus on the other side of the lake, they said to him, "Teacher, when did you get here?" 26 Jesus answered, "I am telling you the truth: you are looking for me because you ate the bread and had all you wanted, not because you understood my miracles. 27 Do not work for food that spoils; instead, work for the food that lasts for eternal life. This is the food which the Son of Man will give you, because God, the Father, has put his mark of approval on him."

• Joh 6:2 (at beginning of verse) - omit KJV wording: And <2532> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Joh 6:20
• Mat 14:27
• Mar 6:50
• '02 20:3
• Mis 109:28
• Pul 4:2
• S&H 410:30

KJV <Strong's #> - 10 All <03605> thy works <04639> shall praise <03034> thee, O LORD <03068>; and thy saints <02623> shall bless <01288> thee. 11 They shall speak <0559> of the glory <03519> of thy kingdom <04438>, and talk <01696> of thy power <01369>; 12 To make known <03045> to the sons <01121> of men <0120> his mighty <01369> acts, and the glorious <03519> majesty <01926> of his kingdom <04438>.

KJV - 10 All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee. 11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; 12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.

NRSV - 10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your faithful shall bless you. 11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your power, 12 to make known to all people your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

TEV - "A Hymn of Praise" - 10 All your creatures, LORD, will praise you, and all your people will give you thanks. 11 They will speak of the glory of your royal power and tell of your might, 12 so that everyone will know your mighty deeds and the glorious majesty of your kingdom. 13 Your rule is eternal, and you are king forever. The LORD is faithful to his promises; he is merciful in all his acts. 14 He helps those who are in trouble; he lifts those who have fallen.

KJV <Strong's #> - 9 ...as it is written <1125>, Eye <3788> hath not seen <1492>, nor <3756> ear <3775> heard <191>, neither <3756> have entered <305> into <1909> the heart <2588> of man <444>, the things which <3739> God <2316> hath prepared <2090> for them that love <25> him. 10 But God <2316> hath revealed <601> [them] unto us by his Spirit <4151>: for the Spirit <4151> searcheth <2045> all <3956> things, yea <2532>, the deep <899> things of God <2316>. 11 For what <5101> man <444> knoweth <1492> the things of a man <444>, save <1508> the spirit <4151> of man <444> which <3588> is in him? even <2532> so <3779> the things of God <2316> knoweth <1492> [perceiveth <1097>] no <3762> man <3762>, but the Spirit <4151> of God <2316>. 12 Now <1161> we have received <2983>, not the spirit <4151> of the world <2889>, but the spirit <4151> which <3588> is of God <2316>; that we might know <1492> the things that are freely given <5483> to us of God <2316>. 13 Which <3739> things also <2532> we speak <2980>, not in the words <3056> which man's <442> wisdom <4678> teacheth <1318>, but which the Holy <40> Ghost [Spirit] <4151> teacheth <1318>; comparing <4793> spiritual <4152> things with spiritual <4152>. 14 But the natural <5591> man <444> receiveth <1209> not the things of the Spirit <4151> of God <2316>: for they are foolishness <3472> unto him: neither <3756> can <1410> he know <1097> [them], because <3754> they are spiritually <4153> discerned <350>.

KJV - 9 ...as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth [perceiveth] no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost [Spirit] teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

NRSV - 9 ...as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him" -- 10 these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. 11 For what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God's except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. 13 And we speak of these things in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual things to those who are spiritual. 14 Those who are unspiritual do not receive the gifts of God's Spirit, for they are foolishness to them, and they are unable to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.

TEV - "God's Wisdom" - 9 However, as the scripture says, "What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him." 10 But it was to us that God made known his secret by means of his Spirit. The Spirit searches everything, even the hidden depths of God's purposes. 11 It is only a person's own spirit within him that knows all about him; in the same way, only God's Spirit knows all about God. 12 We have not received this world's spirit; instead, we have received the Spirit sent by God, so that we may know all that God has given us. 13 So then, we do not speak in words taught by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, as we explain spiritual truths to those who have the Spirit. 14 Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God's Spirit. Such a person really does not understand them; they are nonsense to him, because their value can be judged only on a spiritual basis.

• 1Co 2:9 - eye has not seen, ear has not heard, heart has not perceived
• For biblical and other references to this, browse "Ears but not hear, eyes but not see" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/e.htm.
• 1Co 2:10
• Mat 13:11
• Col 1:26
• 1Co 2:10-12 - the Spirit, i.e., the Holy Spirit (KJV: the Holy Ghost)
• To read some Bible dictionary definitions of the Holy Spirit, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/glossary/holyspirit.htm.
• To further explore New Testament descriptions of the role of the Holy Spirit as the Advocate (the Counselor, the Defense Attorney; KJV: the Comforter), browse http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/comforter.htm.
• 1Co 2:11 - KJV wording: (after "things of God") knoweth <1492> - corrected wording: perceives <1097, or: knows or comprehends> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• 1Co 2:12
• Joh 14:16,17
• 1Co 2:13 - omit KJV wording: holy <40> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text) - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• 1Co 2:13 - KJV wording: Ghost - modern translation: Spirit
• 1Co 2:13
• KJV wording:
• "the [Holy] Ghost"
• Though the Greek word hagiou, Strong's #40 and translated as "Holy," was in the Greek text from which the KJV was translated, it was not in the original text of the verse.
• Corrected wording that appears in other Bible versions owned and used by Mary Baker Eddy
• RV, ASV, Rotherham, Weymouth, TCNT, Moulton : "the Spirit"
• The same corrected wording that appears in the writings of Mary Baker Eddy
• '01: "the Holy Spirit" ( '01 9:22. See also S&H 359:9 and S&H 598:1.)
• To explore some of Mary Baker Eddy's other quotes and paraphrases from non-KJV translations of the Bible, see Section 3 of http://www.bibletexts.com/bl-ver.htm.
• Original Greek New Testament (upon which the above corrections are based)
• pneumatos <4151>
• For more details on the use of the terms Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, browse: http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/comforter.htm.
• 1Co 2:14
• 1Co 1:23, 24
• Joh 8:47

KJV <Strong's #> - 23 Sing <07891> unto the LORD <03068>, all <03605> the earth <0776>; shew <01319> forth <01319> from day <03117> to day <03117> his salvation <03444>. 24 Declare <05608> his glory <03519> among the heathen <01471>; his marvellous <06381> works among all <03605> nations <05971>. 25 For great <01419> [is] the LORD <03068>, and greatly <03966> to be praised <01984>:...

26 For all <03605> the gods <0430> of the people <05971> [are] idols <0457>: but the LORD <03068> made <06213> the heavens <08064>.

28 Give <03051> unto the LORD <03068>, ye kindreds <04940> of the people <05971>, give <03051> unto the LORD <03068> glory <03519> and strength <05797>.

31 Let the heavens <08064> be glad <08056>, and let the earth <0776> rejoice <01523>: and let [men] say <0559> among the nations <01471>, The LORD <03068> reigneth <04427>. 32 Let the sea <03220> roar <07481>, and the fulness <04393> thereof: let the fields <07704> rejoice <05970>, and all <03605> that [is] therein.

34 O give thanks <03034> unto the LORD <03068>; for [he is] good <02896>; for his mercy <02617> [endureth] for ever <05769>.

KJV - 23 Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. 24 Declare his glory among the heathen: his marvellous works among all nations. 25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised:...

26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.

28 Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth. 32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.

34 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

NRSV - 23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Tell of his salvation from day to day. 24 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples. 25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;...

26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, "The LORD is king!" 32 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it.

34 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.

TEV - "A Song of Praise" - 19 God's people were few in number, strangers in the land of Canaan. 20 They wandered from country to country, from one kingdom to another. 21 But God let no one oppress them; to protect them, he warned the kings: 22 "Don't harm my chosen servants; do not touch my prophets." 23 Sing to the LORD, all the world! Proclaim every day the good news that he has saved us. 24 Proclaim his glory to the nations, his mighty deeds to all peoples. 25 The LORD is great and is to be highly praised; he is to be honored more than all the gods. 26 The gods of all other nations are only idols, but the LORD created the heavens. 27 Glory and majesty surround him, power and joy fill his Temple. 28 Praise the LORD, all people on earth, praise his glory and might. 29 Praise the LORD's glorious name; bring an offering and come into his Temple. Bow down before the Holy One when he appears; 30 tremble before him, all the earth! The earth is set firmly in place and cannot be moved. 31 Be glad, earth and sky! Tell the nations that the LORD is king. 32 Roar, sea, and every creature in you; be glad, fields, and everything in you! 33 The trees in the woods will shout for joy when the LORD comes to rule the earth. 34 Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good; his love is eternal. 35 Say to him, "Save us, O God our Savior; gather us together; rescue us from the nations, so that we may be thankful and praise your holy name." 36 Praise the LORD, the God of Israel! Praise him now and forever! Then all the people said, "Amen," and praised the LORD.

KJV <Strong's #> - 1 And after <3326> these <5023> things I heard <191> a great <3173> voice <5456> of much <4183> people <3793> in heaven <3772>, saying <3004>, Alleluia <239>; Salvation <4991>, and glory <1391>, and honour <5092>, and power <1411>, unto the Lord <2962> our God <2316>:

5 And a voice <5456> came <1831> out of the throne <2362>, saying <3004>, Praise <134> our God <2316>, all <3956> ye his servants <1401>, and ye that fear <5399> him, both small <3398> and great <3173>. 6 And I heard <191> as it were the voice <5456> of a great <4183> multitude <3793>, and as the voice <5456> of many <4183> waters <5204>, and as the voice <5456> of mighty <2478> thunderings <1027>, saying <3004>, Alleluia <239>: for the Lord <2962> God <2316> omnipotent <3841> reigneth <936>.

KJV - 1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:

5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

NRSV - 1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power to our God,

5 And from the throne came a voice saying, "Praise our God, all you his servants, and all who fear him, small and great." 6 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunderpeals, crying out, "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

TEV - "The Fall of Babylon" - 1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a large crowd of people in heaven, saying, "Praise God! Salvation, glory, and power belong to our God! 2 True and just are his judgments! He has condemned the prostitute who was corrupting the earth with her immorality. God has punished her because she killed his servants." 3 Again they shouted, "Praise God! The smoke from the flames that consume the great city goes up forever and ever!" 4 The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. They said, "Amen! Praise God!"

"The Wedding Feast of the Lamb" - 5 Then there came from the throne the sound of a voice, saying, "Praise our God, all his servants and all people, both great and small, who have reverence for him!" 6 Then I heard what sounded like a crowd, like the sound of a roaring waterfall, like loud peals of thunder. I heard them say, "Praise God! For the Lord, our Almighty God, is King! 7 Let us rejoice and be glad; let us praise his greatness! For the time has come for the wedding of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself for it. 8 She has been given clean shining linen to wear." (The linen is the good deeds of God's people.)

• Rev 19:1 - omit KJV wording: the Lord - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)