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Come Follow Me 2023: Matthew 8; Mark 2–4; Luke 7

Matthew 8; Mark 2–4; Luke 7

February 27–March 5
“Thy Faith Hath Saved Thee”

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Commentary

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Reading Plan

Structure your personal scripture study by following a 15-minute, day-by-day plan. Each day's assignment includes the required scripture passages from the Come, Follow Me curriculum, as well as suggestions for additional resources to bring context and understanding to your study. For the best experience, use our Reading Plan in the free ScripturePlus app! You can track your progress and have access to the best resources.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

  • Verse of the Day: Mark 2:27-28
  • Scripture: Luke 7:1–17
  • Scripture: Mark 2:23–28
  • Scripture: Mark 3:1–6
  • Video: Messages of Christ - The Widow of Nain
  • Commentary: Luke 7:11–17. The Widow of Nain
  • Quote: "Jesus was able to identify people’s needs even at a distance. Thus, it is not surprising, for example, that immediately after healing a certain centurion’s servant, (Luke 7:1–10) Jesus traveled from Capernaum to the city called Nain. It was there that Jesus performed one of the most tender miracles of His earthly ministry when He commanded a dead young man, the only son of a widowed mother, to rise and live. Jesus sensed not only the intense suffering of that poor mother but also the difficult circumstances of her life, and He was moved by genuine compassion for her. (Luke 7:11–15)" (Ulisses Soares, “The Savior’s Abiding Compassion”, October 2021 General Conference)
  • Additional Study

Friday

Saturday

  • Verse of the Day: Mark 4:24–25
  • Scripture: Mark 4:1–34
  • Video: BibleProject - Parables of Jesus
  • Commentary: Mark 4:1–20
  • Commentary: Mark 4:21–25
  • Commentary: Mark 4:26–29
  • Commentary: Mark 4:30–32
  • Quote: Let us 'be of good cheer' (Doctrine and Covenants 78:18) for the Lord will, as he has promised, lead us along and show us the way. He will help us as we decide from day to day on the allocation of our time and talent. We will move faster if we hurry less. We will make more real progress if we focus on the fundamentals. We will even come to know more as we serve more, for as we learn to bear more we are made ready to hear more (John 16:12; Mark 4:33) (Spencer W. Kimball, “Let Us Move Forward and Upward”, April 1979 General Conference)
  • Additional Study

Sunday

  • Verse of the Day: Luke 7:35
  • Scripture: Luke 7:18–35
  • Scripture: Mark 2:18–22
  • Commentary: Luke 7:18–35. John the Baptist
  • Commentary: Mark 2:18–20
  • Commentary: Mark 2:21–22
  • Quote: "Jesus lived with the poor. He appeared as one of them. He cast his lot with the lowly and dejected classes of society. You will recall when John the Baptist sent his disciples to be reassured, Jesus said, 'Tell John the poor have the gospel preached to them' (Luke 7:22) Can you think of any leader aspiring to greatness and recognition who ever thought of beginning with the poor? Please remember that the higher circles were open to him, but he never deserted the meek and the humble. He remained their friend. Was not this a manifestation of his great love?" (Alma Sonne, “Christ Is the Cornerstone”, October 1963 General Conference)
  • Quote: "And then his concluding words: 'That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth' (Matt. 23:35) The deniers of God’s servants were to answer for their repudiation of the prophets. Had the Jews believed John the Baptist and heeded his admonitions, many people (more than did), would have believed on Jesus the Christ. But they rejected him and maligned him. He was put in prison, like his predecessors, and finally put to death, but they could not entirely destroy his influence nor his memory. The common people, the meek and the lowly, listened. They heard his words and accepted his divine calling and followed him. But the magistrates and the rulers, the high and the mighty, the professional religionists, were not among the multitude which followed him to the River Jordan, but Jesus came, and Jesus was baptized by this great prophet, the greatest of all the prophets, said Jesus, born of women (Luke 7:28) These prophets were not dreamers, they were not visionary men—they were practical men. They saw the present and the future needs of the people to whom they were sent." (Alma Sonne, “‘Believest Thou the Prophets?’“, October 1955 General Conference)

Joseph Smith Translation Variants

Explore Joseph Smith's inspired translation of the bible by comparing his changes to the King James Version of the New Testament. To learn more, see Joseph Smith's Translation of the Bible: The Joseph Smith Translation and the King James Translation in Parallel Columns.

Matthew 8 JST Variants

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(1) When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

(1) And when Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

(2) And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

(2) And, behold, there came a leper worshipping him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

(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) And Jesus said unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way and show thyself to the priests, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

(7) And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

(7) And Jesus said unto him, I will come and heal him.

(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.

(10) And when they that followed him heard this they marveled. And when Jesus heard this he said unto them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

(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.

(11) And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.

(12) But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

(12) But the children of the wicked one shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

(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:

(16) Now when the evening was come.. , they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the evil spirits with the word, and healed all that were sick:

(18) Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

(18) Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side of the sea.

(19) And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

(19) And a certain scribe came unto him and said, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

(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.

(20) And Jesus said 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.

(23) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

(23) And when he was entered into the ship, his disciples came unto him.

(25) And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

(25) And his disciples came unto him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us else we perish.

(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.

(26) And he said 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.

(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.

(28) And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him a man possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man could pass by that way.

(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?

(29) And behold, he 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?

(30) And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding.

(30) And there was a good way off from them a herd of many swine feeding.

(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.

(33) And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city and told everything which took place and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.

Mark 2 JST Variants

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(1) And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.

(1)  And again he entered into Capernaum after many days; and it was noised abroad that he was in the house.

(2) And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

(2)  And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive the multitude, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

(3) And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.

(3) And they came unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four persons.

(9) Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

(9) Is it not easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee, than to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

(10) But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

(10)  But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, he said to the sick of the palsy,

(11) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.

(11)  I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thy house.

(12) And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

(12)  And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and many glorified God, saying,  We never saw the power of God after this manner.

(13) And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.

(13) And Jesus went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.

(14) And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

(14)  And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the place where they receive tribute (as was customary in those days), and he said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

(15) And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.

(15)  And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with him and his disciples. For there were many, and they followed him.

(17) When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

(17) When Jesus heard this, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

(18) And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?

(18) And they came and said unto him, The disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast. And why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?

(24) And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?

(24)  And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do thy disciples on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?

(25) And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?

(25)  And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was a hungered — he, and  they who were with him?

(27) And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

(27)  And he said unto them, The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Wherefore the Sabbath was given unto man for a day of rest and also that man should glorify God, and not that man should not eat.

(28) Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

(28) For the Son of Man made the Sabbath day, therefore the Son of Man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Mark 3 JST Variants

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(1) And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.

(1) And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there that had a withered hand.

(2) And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.

(2) And they watched him to see whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.

(3) And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.

(3) And he said unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.

(4) And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.

(4) And he said unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.

(5) And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

(5) And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched out his hand, and his hand was restored whole as the other.

(9) And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

(9) And he spake unto his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

(12) And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.

(12) And he strictly charged them that they should not make him known.

(13) And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.

(13) And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would. And they came unto him.

(19) And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.

(19) And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into a house.

(21) And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.

(21) And when his friends heard him speak they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.

(22) And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

(22) And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils he casteth out devils.

(23) And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?

(23) Now Jesus knew this, and he called them unto him and he said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?

(24) And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

(24) And if a kingdom be divided against itself, how can that kingdom stand?

(26) And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

(26) And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but speedily hath an end.

(28) Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

(28) And then came certain men unto him, accusing him, saying, Why do ye receive sinners, seeing thou makest thyself the Son of God? But he answered them and said, Verily I say unto you, All sins which men have committed, when they repent, shall be forgiven them. For I came to preach repentance unto the sons of men. And blasphemies wherewithsoever they shall blaspheme shall be forgiven them that come unto me and do the works which they see me do.

(29) But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

(29) But there is a sin which shall not be forgiven. He that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of being cut out of the world. And they shall inherit eternal damnation.

(30) Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.

(30) And this he said unto them because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.

(31) There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.

(31) While he was yet with them and while he was yet speaking, there came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.

(33) And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?

(33) And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or who are my brethren?

Mark 4 JST Variants

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(2) And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

(2) And he taught them many things by parables. And he said unto them in his doctrine,

(8) And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

(8) And other seed fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirtyfold, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

(10) And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

(10) And when he was alone with the twelve and they that believed in him, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

(11) And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

(11) And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

(15) And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

(15) And these are they by the way side, where the word is sowed, but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sowed in their hearts.

(16) And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

(16) And these are they likewise who receive the word on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

(17) And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.

(17) And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time. And afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.

(18) And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

(18) And these are they who receive the word among thorns; such as hear the word,

(20) And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

(20) And these are they who receive the word on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

(22) For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

(22) I say unto you, nay, for there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was anything kept secret, but that it should in due time come abroad.

(24) And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

(24) And he said unto them, Take heed what you hear, for with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that continue to receive more shall be given.

(25) For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

(25) For he that receiveth, to him shall be given, but he that continueth not to receive, from him hall be taken even that which he hath.

(30) And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

(30) And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

(33) And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

(33) And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to bear,

(34) But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

(34) But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things unto his disciples.

(35) And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

(35) And the same day, when the even was come, he said unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

(37) And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

(37) And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat over into the ship. so that it was now full

(38) And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

(38) And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke him and said unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

Luke 7 JST Variants

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(1) Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

(1) Now when he had ended all these sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

(7) Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

(7) Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee. But say the word and my servant shall be healed.

(9) When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

(9) When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people who followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

(10) And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

(10) And they who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole who had been sick.

(12) Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

(12) Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And many people of the city were with her.

(13) And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

(13) And now the Lord saw her, and he had compassion on her, and he said unto her, Weep not.

(14) And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

(14) And he came and touched the bier, and they who bare it stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

(15) And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

(15) And he who was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

(19) And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

(19) And John, calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come, or look we for another?

(20) When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

(20) When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he who should come, or look we for another?

(21) And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

(21) And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

(22) Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

(22) Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and to the poor the gospel is preached.

(23) And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

(23) And blessed are they who shall not be offended in me.

(24) And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

(24) And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

(25) But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.

(25) Or a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they who are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.

(26) But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

(26) But what went you out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

(27) This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

(27) This is the one of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face who shall prepare thy way before thee.

(28) For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

(28) For I say unto you, Among those who are… born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

(29) And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

(29) And all the people who heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

(32) They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

(32) They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned for you, and ye have not wept.

(36) And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat.

(36) And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and he sat down to meat.

(37) And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

(37) And, behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

(38) And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

(38) And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

(39) Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

(39) Now when the Pharisee who had bidden him saw this, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who or what manner of woman this is who toucheth him, for she is a sinner.

(41) There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

(41) There was a certain creditor who had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

(42) And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

(42) And when he found they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

(43) Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

(43) Simon answered and said, I suppose the man to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

(44) And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

(44) And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

(49) And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

(49) And they who sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

 

Reading Resources

Matthew 8

Lynne Wilson, "Matthew 8–9; Mark 2–5," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Paul C. Hedengren, “Miracles,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism. Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Macmillian Library Reference, 1992.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Healing Women,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Calming the Stormy Sea,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “He Took Our Infirmities, and Bare Our Sickness,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Cleansing Leprosy: Mark 1, Matt. 8, Luke 5,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Amy Gordon, “The Healing Power of the Atonement: Conditioned upon Our Faith to Be Healed,” Selections from the Religious Education Student Symposium 2006 (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2006), 31–41.

Robert L. Millet, "How Miracles Are Wrought: Reflections on Faith, Prayer, and Priesthood," Religious Educator 14, no. 2 (2013): 11–27.

Mark 2

Lynne Wilson, "Matthew 8–9; Mark 2–5," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Lynne Hilton Wilson, "Matthew 10-12; Mark 2; Luke 7, 11," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Paul C. Hedengren, “Miracles,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism. Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Macmillian Library Reference, 1992.

Julie M. Smith, “Comparing Mark 2:13-17 and Mark 1:16-20,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Julie M. Smith, “Who is “Levi the son of Alphaeus” in Mark 2:14?,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Julie M. Smith, “Exploring Mark 2:17,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Julie M. Smith, “Is There a Mistake in Mark 2:26?,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “He Took Our Infirmities, and Bare Our Sickness,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed: Mark 2, Matthew 9, Luke 5,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Amy Gordon, “The Healing Power of the Atonement: Conditioned upon Our Faith to Be Healed,” Selections from the Religious Education Student Symposium 2006 (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2006), 31–41.

Robert L. Millet, "How Miracles Are Wrought: Reflections on Faith, Prayer, and Priesthood," Religious Educator 14, no. 2 (2013): 11–27.

Mark 3

Lynne Wilson, "Matthew 8–9; Mark 2–5," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Paul C. Hedengren, “Miracles,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism. Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Macmillian Library Reference, 1992.

Julie M. Smith, “Exploring Jesus’ Question in Mark 3:4,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Julie M. Smith, “Allusions to Isaiah and Exodus in Mark 3:1-6,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed: Mark 2, Matthew 9, Luke 5,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Cleansing Leprosy: Mark 1, Matt. 8, Luke 5,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Amy Gordon, “The Healing Power of the Atonement: Conditioned upon Our Faith to Be Healed,” Selections from the Religious Education Student Symposium 2006 (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2006), 31–41.

Robert L. Millet, "How Miracles Are Wrought: Reflections on Faith, Prayer, and Priesthood," Religious Educator 14, no. 2 (2013): 11–27.

Mark 4

Lynne Wilson, "Matthew 8–9; Mark 2–5," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Paul C. Hedengren, “Miracles,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism. Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Macmillian Library Reference, 1992.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Calming the Stormy Sea,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “He Took Our Infirmities, and Bare Our Sickness,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed: Mark 2, Matthew 9, Luke 5,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Cleansing Leprosy: Mark 1, Matt. 8, Luke 5,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Amy Gordon, “The Healing Power of the Atonement: Conditioned upon Our Faith to Be Healed,” Selections from the Religious Education Student Symposium 2006 (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2006), 31–41.

Robert L. Millet, "How Miracles Are Wrought: Reflections on Faith, Prayer, and Priesthood," Religious Educator 14, no. 2 (2013): 11–27.

Luke 7

Lynne Hilton Wilson, "Matthew 10-12; Mark 2; Luke 7, 11," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Hoyt W. Brewster, Jr., “Ordination to the Priesthood,” in Encyclopedia of Mormonism, ed. Daniel H. Ludlow (New York, N.Y.: Macmillan, 1992).

Taylor Halverson, “Was the Denarius a Daily Wage? A Note on the Parable of the Two Debtors in Luke 7:40–43,” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 36 (2020): 139-144.

Robert L. Millet, "How Miracles Are Wrought: Reflections on Faith, Prayer, and Priesthood," Religious Educator 14, no. 2 (2013): 11–27.

President Russell M. Nelson, “The Sabbath Is a Delight,” Ensign, May 2015, 129, online at lds.org.

Joshua J. Perkey, “Grace and the Atonement of Jesus Christ,” New Era, March 2014, 6–8.