The Mission of John the Baptist (Isaiah 40:1–5; Matthew 3:1–17; Luke 3:1–22; John 1:19–34)
2 DRA As it is written in Isaias the prophet: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare the way before thee. BSB BSB: As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.”
3 DRA A voice of one crying in the desert: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. BSB BSB: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’”
4 DRA John was in the desert baptizing, and preaching the baptism of penance, unto remission of sins. BSB BSB: John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
5 DRA And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all they of Jerusalem, and were baptized by him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. BSB BSB: People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
6 DRA And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and he ate locusts and wild honey. BSB BSB: John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
7 DRA And he preached, saying: There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. BSB BSB: And he proclaimed: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.
8 DRA I have baptized you with water; but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. BSB BSB: I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
9 DRA And it came to pass, in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. BSB BSB: In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
10 DRA And forthwith coming up out of he water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit as a dove descending, and remaining on him. BSB BSB: As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove.
11 DRA And there came a voice from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. BSB BSB: And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
The Temptation and Preaching of Jesus (Matthew 4:1–17; Luke 4:1–15)
12 DRA And immediately the Spirit drove him out into the desert. BSB BSB: At once the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness,
13 DRA And he was in the desert forty days and forty nights, and was tempted by Satan; and he was with beasts, and the angels ministered to him. BSB BSB: and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him.
15 DRA And saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel. BSB BSB: “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
The First Disciples (Matthew 4:18–22; Luke 5:1–11; John 1:35–42)
16 DRA And passing by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, casting nets into the sea (for they were fishermen). BSB BSB: As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
17 DRA And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. BSB BSB: “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
18 DRA And immediately leaving their nets, they followed him. BSB BSB: And at once they left their nets and followed Him.
20 DRA And forthwith he called them. And leaving their father Zebedee in the ship with his hired men, they followed him. BSB BSB: Immediately Jesus called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Him.
Jesus Expels an Unclean Spirit (Luke 4:31–37)
22 DRA And they were astonished at his doctrine. For he was teaching them as one having power, and not as the scribes. BSB BSB: The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
23 DRA And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, BSB BSB: Suddenly a man with an unclean spirit cried out in the synagogue:
24 DRA Saying: What have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know who thou art, the Holy One of God. BSB BSB: “What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
25 DRA And Jesus threatened him, saying: Speak no more, and go out of the man. BSB BSB: But Jesus rebuked the spirit. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!”
26 DRA And the unclean spirit tearing him, and crying out with a loud voice, went out of him. BSB BSB: At this, the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and came out with a loud shriek.
27 DRA And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying: What thing is this? what is this new doctrine? for with power he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him. BSB BSB: All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!”
28 DRA And the fame of him was spread forthwith into all the country of Galilee. BSB BSB: And the news about Jesus spread quickly through the whole region of Galilee.
Jesus Heals at Peter’s House (Matthew 8:14–17; Luke 4:38–41)
30 DRA And Simon’s wife’s mother lay in a fit of a fever: and forthwith they tell him of her. BSB BSB: Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her.
31 DRA And coming to her, he lifted her up, taking her by the hand; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. BSB BSB: So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.
33 DRA And all the city was gathered together at the door. BSB BSB: and the whole town gathered at the door.
34 DRA And he healed many that were troubled with divers diseases; and he cast out many devils, and he suffered them not to speak, because they knew him. BSB BSB: And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.
Jesus Prays and Preaches (Luke 4:42–44)
35 DRA And rising very early, going out, he went into a desert place: and there he prayed. BSB BSB: Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.
36 DRA And Simon, and they that were with him, followed after him. BSB BSB: Simon and his companions went to look for Him,
37 DRA And when they had found him, they said to him: All seek for thee. BSB BSB: and when they found Him, they said, “Everyone is looking for You!”
38 DRA And he saith to them: Let us go into the neighbouring towns and cities, that I may preach there also; for to this purpose am I come. BSB BSB: But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.”
39 DRA And he was preaching in their synagogues, and in all Galilee, and casting out devils. BSB BSB: So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
The Leper’s Prayer (Leviticus 14:1–32; Matthew 8:1–4; Luke 5:12–16)
41 DRA And Jesus having compassion on him, stretched forth his hand; and touching him, saith to him: I will. Be thou made clean. BSB BSB: Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!”
42 DRA And when he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was made clean. BSB BSB: And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed.
43 DRA And he strictly charged him, and forthwith sent him away. BSB BSB: Jesus promptly sent him away with a stern warning:
44 DRA And he saith to him: See thou tell no one; but go, shew thyself to the high priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them. BSB BSB: “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
45 DRA But he being gone out, began to publish and to blaze abroad the word: so that he could not openly go into the city, but was without in desert places: and they flocked to him from all sides. BSB BSB: But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.