The Life of Jesus

And after he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray: and when even was come, he was there alone.

But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea.

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters.

And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus.

But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased.

And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.

And when the men of that place knew him, they sent into all that region round about, and brought unto him all that were sick;

and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.

Then there come to Jesus from Jerusalem Pharisees and scribes, saying,

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

And he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition?

For God said, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death.

But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, That wherewith thou mightest have been profited by me is given to God;

he shall not honor his father. And ye have made void the word of God because of your tradition.

Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,

This people honoreth me with their lips; But their heart is far from me.

But in vain do they worship me, Teachingas theirdoctrines the precepts of men.

And he called to him the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.