Mark 2:1-12New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man
2A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home.2They gathered in such large numbersthat there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them.3Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man,carried by four of them.4Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on.5When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man,“Son, your sins are forgiven.”
6Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves,7“Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
8Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them,“Why are you thinking these things?9Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and walk’?10But I want you to know that the Son of Manhas authority on earth to forgive sins.”So he said to the man,11“I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.”12He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God,saying, “We have never seen anything like this! /
Mark 2:1-12New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man
2A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home.2They gathered in such large numbersthat there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them.3Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man,carried by four of them.4Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on.5When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man,“Son, your sins are forgiven.”
6Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves,7“Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
8Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them,“Why are you thinking these things?9Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and walk’?10But I want you to know that the Son of Manhas authority on earth to forgive sins.”So he said to the man,11“I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.”12He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God,saying, “We have never seen anything like this!
Mark 5:1-17New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man
5They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes.[a]2When Jesus got out of the boat,a man with an impure spiritcame from the tombs to meet him.3This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain.4For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him.5Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.6
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.7He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me,Jesus, Son of the Most High God?In God’s name don’t torture me!”8For Jesus had said to him,“Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” 9Then Jesus asked him,“What is your name?” “My name is Legion,”he replied, “for we are many.”10And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area. 11A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside.12The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.”13He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
14Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened.15When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legionof demons,sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.16Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well.17Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region. /Mark 5:1-17New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man
5They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes.[a]2When Jesus got out of the boat,a man with an impure spiritcame from the tombs to meet him.3This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain.4For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him.5Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.6
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.7He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me,Jesus, Son of the Most High God?In God’s name don’t torture me!”8For Jesus had said to him,“Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” 9Then Jesus asked him,“What is your name?” “My name is Legion,”he replied, “for we are many.”10And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area. 11A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside.12The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.”13He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
14Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened.15When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legionof demons,sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.16Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well.17Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.Luke 5:1-11New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
5One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a]the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God.2He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets.3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon,“Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
5Simon answered, “Master,we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything.But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
6When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.7So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!”9For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,10and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon,“Don’t be afraid;from now on you will fish for people.”11So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. /
Luke 5:1-11New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
5One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a]the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God.2He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets.3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon,“Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
5Simon answered, “Master,we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything.But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
6When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.7So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!”9For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,10and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon,“Don’t be afraid;from now on you will fish for people.”11So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Mark 4:35-41New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Calms the Storm
35That day when evening came, he said to his disciples,“Let us go over to the other side.”36Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat.There were also other boats with him.37A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.38Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”39He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,“Quiet! Be still!”Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40He said to his disciples,“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
41They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” /
Mark 4:35-41New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Calms the Storm
35That day when evening came, he said to his disciples,“Let us go over to the other side.”36Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat.There were also other boats with him.37A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.38Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”39He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,“Quiet! Be still!”Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40He said to his disciples,“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
41They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
Luke 7:11-17New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son
11Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him.12As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.13When the Lordsaw her, his heart went out to her and he said,“Don’t cry.”14Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said,“Young man, I say to you, get up!”15The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
16They were all filled with aweand praised God.“A great prophethas appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.”17This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country. /
Luke 7:11-17New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son
11Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him.12As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.13When the Lordsaw her, his heart went out to her and he said,“Don’t cry.”14Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said,“Young man, I say to you, get up!”15The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
16They were all filled with aweand praised God.“A great prophethas appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.”17This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.