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Come Follow Me 2023: Matthew 9–10; Mark 5; Luke 9

Matthew 9–10; Mark 5; Luke 9

March 6–12
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The New Testament Minute is a commentary series made especially for the free ScripturePlus app, which features insights from New Testament scholars. many of the insights in the New Testament Minute are gleaned from the BYU New Testament Commentary series. Lynne Hilton Wilson has written a commentary to supplement her New Testament video series.

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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

  • Verse of the Day: Matthew 9:9
  • Scripture: Matthew 9:1–17
  • Scripture: Matthew 9:35–38
  • Commentary: Matthew 9:1–8. Miracle 6: Healing a Paralyzed Man
  • Commentary: Matthew 9:9-13. Calling 2: Jesus Calls Matthew the Levite
  • Commentary: Matthew 9:14–17. Challenge 2: Why Do Jesus’s Disciples Not Fast When Others Do?
  • Commentary: Matthew 9:35. Summary of Jesus’s Miracles in Matthew 8–9
  • Commentary: Matthew 9:35–38. Instruction 2: Pray That God Will Send More Laborers to Work in the Harvest
  • Quote: "In spite of the actions of his children, God has continuously retained his interest in them. He sent his Only Begotten Son into the world to teach us that we should love the Lord our God with all our hearts and that we should love our neighbors as ourselves. This divine teacher—the Man of Galilee—attached a sacredness to human life that has never been fully appreciated nor comprehended by mortals. It is true that chosen Israel had known the perennial law of 'Thou shalt not kill' (Ex. 20:13) but the magnificent doctrine declared by the Son of God was that '. . . there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over the sinner that repenteth' (Luke 15:10) In words of tenderness and power the Master of life and death told his eager listeners the beautiful parables of 'The Lost Sheep,' of 'The Lost Coin,' and that the well need no physician, but he who is ill (Matt. 9:12) With open arms he cried, 'All ye who are sick and weary come unto me, and I will give you rest' (Matt. 11:28-30) Never before had the downtrodden, the outcast, and the discouraged of the human family received such a powerful ray of light to heal them of their afflictions and to turn them unto God and unto a better life as when they felt the power of the message of the Master. Even the sinner learned that he and life were important, and that there was hope for him to receive something more beautiful, more joyous, and more godly than he had hitherto experienced." (Milton R. Hunter, “Untitled”, October 1945 General Conference)
  • Quote: "Sister Barnes writes: 'As we read the scriptures, we found that Jesus gave the instruction to "be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee" (Matt. 9:2) indicating that as we truly repent and forsake our sins, we may be optimistic about the future. He said, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me" (John 14:1) And we do believe in him, and this belief has changed our lives. We now feel that we can say, as Paul did, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me"' (Philip. 4:13)" (Barbara W. Winder, “Hope in Christ”, October 1986 General Conference)

Tuesday

  • Verse of the Day: Mark 5:41
  • Scripture: Matthew 9:18–26
  • Scripture: Mark 5:21–43
  • Video: Messages of Christ - The Healing Touch and the Woman with an Issue of Blood
  • Commentary: Matthew 9:18–19. Miracle 7: The Request of a Ruler on Behalf of His Daughter 
  • Commentary: Matthew 9:20–22. Miracle 8: Healing a Woman Who Touched the Fringe of Jesus’s Garment
  • Commentary: Mark 5:21-43
  • Quote: "Rely on Him. Rely on Him heavily. Rely on Him forever. And 'press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope.' (2 Ne. 31:20) You are doing God’s work. You are doing it wonderfully well. He is blessing you and He will bless you, even—no, especially—when your days and your nights may be the most challenging. Like the woman who anonymously, meekly, perhaps even with hesitation and some embarrassment, fought her way through the crowd just to touch the hem of the Master’s garment, so Christ will say to the women who worry and wonder and sometimes weep over their responsibility as mothers, 'Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole.' (Matt. 9:22) And it will make your children whole as well. (Jeffery R. Holland, “‘Because She Is a Mother’“, April 1997 General Conference)
  • Quote: "We live in perilous times; nevertheless, we can find hope and peace for ourselves and for our families. Those living in sorrow, despairing at the possibility of children being rescued from where the world has taken them, must never give up. 'Be not afraid, only believe.' (Mark 5:36) Righteousness is more powerful than wickedness." (Boyd K. Packer, “The Key to Spiritual Protection”, October 2013 General Conference)
  • Quote: "Challenges, difficulties, questions, doubts—these are part of our mortality. But we are not alone. As disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we have enormous spiritual reservoirs of light and truth available to us. Fear and faith cannot coexist in our hearts at the same time. In our days of difficulty, we choose the road of faith. Jesus said, Be not afraid, only believe.' (Mark 5:36)"

Wednesday

  • Verse of the Day: Matthew 9:28-29
  • Scripture: Matthew 9:27–34
  • Scripture: Mark 5:1–20
  • Commentary: Matthew 9:27–31. Miracle 9: Healing Two Faithful Blind Men
  • Commentary: Matthew 9:32–34. Miracle 10: Healing a Man Who Could Not Speak
  • Commentary: Mark 5:1-20
  • Quote: "And what of those who just want to look at sin or touch it from a distance? Jesus said with a flash, if your eye offends you, pluck it out. If your hand offends you, cut it off. (Matthew 5:29–30) 'I came not to [bring] peace, but a sword,' (Matthew 10:34) He warned those who thought He spoke only soothing platitudes. No wonder that, sermon after sermon, the local communities 'pray[ed] him to depart out of their coasts.' (Mark 5:17) No wonder, miracle after miracle, His power was attributed not to God but to the devil. (Matthew 9:34) It is obvious that the bumper sticker question 'What would Jesus do?' will not always bring a popular response." (Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Cost—and Blessings— of Discipleship”, April 2014 General Conference)

Thursday

  • Verse of the Day: Luke 9:1-2
  • Scripture: Matthew 10:1–23
  • Scripture: Luke 9:1–6
  • Commentary: Luke 9:1–6. Sending the Twelve
  • Commentary: Matthew 10:1–15. Calling 3: Jesus Calls the Twelve to Minister to the Lost Sheep of Israel 
  • Commentary: Matthew 10:20-25. Instruction 3: Beware of Cunning Opposition
  • Quote: "The Lord would have eliminated bigotry and class distinction. He talked to the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:4-7) healed the centurion’s kin (Matt. 8:5-13) and blessed the child of the Canaanitish woman (Matt. 15:22-28) And though he personally came to the 'lost sheep of the house of Israel' (Matt. 10:5-6, Matt. 15:24) and sent his Apostles first to them rather than to the Samaritans and other Gentiles, yet he later sent Paul to bring the gospel to the Gentiles and revealed to Peter that the gospel was for all. The prejudices were deep-rooted in Peter, and it took a vision from heaven to help him to cast off his bias. The voice had commanded: 'Rise, Peter; kill, and eat,' when the vessel descended from the heaven containing all manner of beasts, reptiles and fowls. Punctilious Peter expressed his lifelong prejudices and habits in saying, 'Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.' Then the heavenly voice made clear that the program was for all. 'What God hath cleansed,' it said, 'that call not thou common.' Peter’s long-sustained prejudices gave way finally under the power of the thrice repeated command. When the devout Gentile Cornelius immediately thereafter appealed to him for the gospel, the full meaning of the vision burst upon Peter and he exclaimed, 'God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean' (Acts 10:11-28) (Spencer W. Kimball, “The Evil of Intolerance”, April 1954 General Conference)
  • Quote: "'Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give' (Matt. 10:7-8) And you will see there was to be no interference and nothing was to supersede the solemn, almost drastic, injunction of the Savior to these wonderful men. No halfhearted effort was acceptable. The work to be done was important and required every sacrifice, if necessary, even life itself. It must have required great courage for these young humble, unsophisticated men to preach Jesus crucified and resurrected, and to preach the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and to teach the children of God to be perfect, even as their Father in heaven is perfect (Matt. 5:48) (Alma Sonne, “Be a Disciple”, April 1962 General Conference)
  • Quote: "There was a spirit of unity among the members, a spirit of brotherhood; there was a spirit of oneness. They enjoyed rich spiritual gifts. Simple ordinances were performed by men who had authority and had been commissioned. The apostolic ministry was characterized by every evidence that those engaged in it had divine authority to carry the message of the gospel and to administer in the affairs of the kingdom. They went forth freely without pay, because the Master had said, 'freely ye have received, freely give' (Matt. 10:8) Peter, apparently the senior apostle, directed the activities of the Church." (Ezra Taft Benson, “Apostasy from the Truth”, October 1949 General Conference)

Friday

  • Verse of the Day: Matthew 10:29; Matthew 10:31
  • Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42
  • Commentary: Matthew 10:26–31. Instruction 4: Fear Satan, Who Can Destroy Both Soul and Body in Hell
  • Commentary: Matthew 10:32–33. Instruction 5: Confess Jesus Christ Publicly
  • Commentary: Matthew 10:34-39. Instruction 6: Seek Not Comforts of the World, but Be Separate from the World
  • Commentary: Matthew 10:40-42. Instruction 7: Trust That Rewards Will Be Given to Those Who Receive You
  • Quote: "Through the experience of my own life’s journey, I know that the Lord will move us on that seeming chessboard to do His work. What may appear to be a random chance is, in fact, overseen by a loving Father in Heaven, who can number the hairs of every head. (Luke 12:7) Not even a sparrow falls to the ground without our Father’s notice. (Matthew 10:29) The Lord is in the small details of our lives, and those incidents and opportunities are to prepare us to lift our families and others as we build the kingdom of God on earth. Remember, as the Lord said to Abraham, 'I know the end from the beginning; therefore my hand shall be over thee.' (Abraham 2:8)" (Ronald A. Rasband, “By Divine Design”, October 2017 General Conference)
  • Quote: "Be open about your faith in Christ. When the occasion presents itself, speak of His life, His teachings, and His incomparable gift to all mankind. Share His powerful truths from the Book of Mormon. He has given us this promise: 'Whosoever … shall confess me before men, him will I confess … before my Father … in heaven.' (Matthew 10:32) I promise you that as you pray often and sincerely for opportunities to 'stand as a witness of God,' those opportunities will come, and those who seek more light and knowledge will be put before you. As you respond to spiritual promptings, the Holy Ghost will carry your words to the heart of another, and one day the Savior will confess you before His Father." (Neil L. Andersen, “A Witness of God”, October 2016 General Conference)
  • Quote: "But I repeat, permanent peace will be found only in the application of the principles of the gospel of peace. Christ came to earth to bring peace and good will. When he said: 'I came not to send peace, but a sword' (Matt. 10:34) he perceived how the acceptance of eternal principles might render asunder the dearest ties, and how a man’s foes may become those of his own household (Matt. 10:36) Asserting the principles of the gospel over everything else, he added: 'He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me' (Matt. 10:37) Thus he but emphasized the great truth that acceptance of the principles of the gospel is the supreme purpose of life." (David O. McKay, “How Will Nations Avert a World War III?”, October 1944 General Conference)
  • Quote: "Peace in the world is not promised or assured until the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The Savior instructed His Apostles that His earthly mission would not achieve universal peace. He taught, 'Think not that I am come to send peace on earth.' (Matthew 10:34) Universal peace was not part of the Savior’s initial mortal ministry. Universal peace does not exist today.
    "However, personal peace can be achieved despite the anger, contention, and division that blight and corrupt our world today. It has never been more important to seek personal peace. A beautiful and beloved new hymn, written for today’s youth by Brother Nik Day, titled 'Peace in Christ' declares, 'When there’s no peace on earth, there is peace in Christ.'"

Saturday

  • Verse of the Day: Luke 9:16-17
  • Scripture: Luke 9:7–36
  • Commentary: Luke 9:7–9. Herod’s Response
  • Commentary: Luke 9:10–17. Feeding the Five Thousand
  • Commentary: Luke 9:23–27. Discipleship
  • Quote: "In fact, Jesus’s miracles often begin with a recognition of want, need, failure, or inadequacy. Remember the loaves and the fishes? Each of the Gospel writers tells how Jesus miraculously fed the thousands who followed Him. (Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:31–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–14) But the story begins with the disciples’ recognition of their lack; they realized they had only 'five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?' (John 6:9) The disciples were right: they didn’t have enough food, but they gave what they had to Jesus, and then He provided the miracle. (Michelle D. Craig, “Divine Discontent”, October 2018 General Conference)
  • Quote: "The disciples of Christ receive a call to not only forsake the pursuit of worldly things but to carry the cross daily. To carry the cross means to follow His commandments and to build up His Church on the earth. It also means self-mastery. (Alma 39:9)] As Jesus of Nazareth instructed us, 'If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.' (Luke 9:23) 'And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.' (Luke 14:27)" (James E. Faust, “Discipleship”, October 2006 General Conference)
  • Quote: "For some months, I’ve tried to emphasize repentance, one of the most vital and merciful doctrines of the kingdom. It is too little understood, too little applied by us all, as if it were merely a word on a bumper sticker. Since we have been told clearly by Jesus what manner of men and women we ought to become—even as He is (3 Ne. 27:27) how can we do so, except each of us employs repentance as the regular means of personal progression? Personal repentance is part of taking up the cross daily. (Luke 9:23) Without it, clearly there could be no 'perfecting of the Saints.' (Eph. 4:12)"
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Sunday

  • Verse of the Day: Luke 9:47-48
  • Scripture: Luke 9:37–62
  • Commentary: Luke 9:46–48. Who Shall Be Greatest?
  • Commentary: Luke 9:49–50. Second Lesson on Discipleship
  • Commentary: Luke 9:51–56. Turning toward Jerusalem
  • Commentary: Luke 9:57–62. Third Lesson on Discipleship
  • Quote: "The sin and evil that the Lord came to free us from are, in many places, now running unchecked in many places throughout our nation and the rest of the world. Crime is at an all-time high. Sin is at an all-time high. Immorality, among the youth and the adults, is at an all-time high. Jesus came as our example. He lived a sinless life and furnished us with a working model of righteousness. His simple message was 'Follow me' (Luke 9:59) He asked us to follow him in his teachings, to follow him in his righteousness, and to follow him in his love for others. Unfortunately and sadly, many have not followed him; rather, they have followed those who could find no room for his teachings, his miracles, or his doctrines. Many have made no room for him because their lives are loaded down with sin and pleasures. Others have made room for their physical comforts; they have made room to expand their educational opportunities; but they have crowded him out. Some have made room to work more hours to accumulate material possessions; still others have made room to multiply their luxury and increase their leisure time and have made room for more sports and entertainment, but they have made no room for him. They have made room for many violations of the Sabbath day, but they have made no room for the Savior of the world—our Redeemer and Master." (George P. Lee, “‘Acquaint Thyself with Him, and Be at Peace’“, October 1980 General Conference)
  • Quote: "Our Savior, Jesus Christ, who sees from the beginning to the end, knew very well the road He would travel to Gethsemane and Golgotha when He proclaimed, 'No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God' (Luke 9:62) In the sight of the Lord, it is not so much what we have done or where we have been but much more where we are willing to go. (Edward Dube, “Look Ahead and Believe”, October 2013 General Conference)
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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 9 JST Variants

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(1) And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

(1) And Jesus entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

(2) And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

(2) And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. And Jesus, knowing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. Go thy way and sin no more.

(4) And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

(4) And Jesus knowing their thoughts said Wherefore is it that ye think evil in your hearts?

(5) For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

(5) For is it not easier to say Thy sins be forgiven thee, than to say, Arise, and walk?

(6) But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

(6) But I said this that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins. Then Jesus said to the sick to the sick of the palsy, Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.

(7) And he arose, and departed to his house.

(7) And he immediately arose, and departed to his house.

(8) But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

(8) But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, who had given such power unto men.

(9) And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

(9) And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the place where they received tribute (as was customary in those days). And he said unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

(10) And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

(10) And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and with his disciples.

(11) And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

(11) And when the Pharisees saw them they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

(12) But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

(12) But when Jesus heard them, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

(13) But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

(13) But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

(14) Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

(14) And while he was thus teaching, there came to him he disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

(16) No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.

(16) Then said the Pharisees unto him, Why will ye not receive us with our baptism, seeing that we keep the whole law? But Jesus said unto them, Ye keep not the law. If ye had kept the law ye would have received me, for I am he that gave the law. I receive not you with your baptism because it profiteth you nothing. For when that which is new is come, the old is ready to be put away.

For no man putteth a piece of new cloth on an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.

(18) While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

(18) While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dying. But come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

(19) And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

(19) And Jesus arose, and followed him and also his disciples, and much people thronged him.

(26) And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.

(26) And the fame of Jesus went abroad into all that land.

(27) And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

(27) And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

(28) And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

(28) And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him. And Jesus said unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

(30) And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

(30) And their eyes were opened. And straitly he charged them, saying, Keep my commandments, and see thou tell no man in this place, that no man know it.

(33) And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

(33) And when the devil was cast out, the dumb man spake. And the multitude marveled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

(34) But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.

(34) But the Pharisees said, He casteth out the devils through the prince of the devils.

(36) But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

(36) But when he saw the multitudes he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Matthew 10 JST Variants

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(1) And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

(1) And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

(5) These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

(5) These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and enter ye not into any city of the Samaritans.

(6) But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

(6) But rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

(11) And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

(11) ) And into whatsoever town or city ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

(12) And when ye come into an house, salute it.

(12) And when ye come into a house, salute it.

(14) And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

(14) And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet for a testimony against them.

(15) Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

(15) And verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.

(16) Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

(16) Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise servants and as harmless as doves.

(22) And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

(22) …of all the world for…

(23) But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

(23) But when they persecute you in one city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of Man be come.

(24) The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

(24) Remember, the disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

(25) It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

(25) It is enough that the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

(27) What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

(27) What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

(28) And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

(28) And fear not them which are able to kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

(29) Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

(29) Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father knowing it.

(30) But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

(30) And the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

(32) Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

(32) Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father who is in heaven.

(33) But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

(33) But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven.

(36) And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.

(36) And a man’s foes will be they of his own household.

(37) He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

(37) He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and he who loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

(38) And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

(38) And he who taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

(39) He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

(39) He who seeketh to save his life shall lose it, and he who loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

(40) He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

(40) He who receiveth you receiveth me,  and he who receiveth me receiveth him who sent me.

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(3) Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

(3) Who had been dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

(8) For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

(8) For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

(9) And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

(9) And he commanded him, saying, Declare thy name. And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

(13) And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

(13) And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea. And they were about two thousand, and were choked in the sea.

(14) And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

(14) And they that fed the swine fled, and told the people in the city, and in the country all that was done unto the swine. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

(15) And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

(15) And they came to Jesus and saw him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

(16) And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.

(16) And they that saw the miracle told them that came out how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil was cast out and also concerning the swine.

(17) And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

(17) And they began immediately to pray him to depart out of their coast.

(18) And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.

(18) And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil spake to Jesus and prayed him that he might be with him.

(19) Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

(19) Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but said unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

(20) And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

(20) And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all that heard him did marvel.

(21) And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

(21) And when Jesus had passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

(23) And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

(23) And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death. I pray thee Come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

(24) And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

(24) And he went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

(26) And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,

(26) And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing better, but rather grew worse,

(27) When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.

(27) When she had heard of Jesus, she came in the press behind, and touched his garment.

(29) And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

(29) And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

(35) While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

(35) While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house a man which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

(36) As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

(36) As soon as he spake, Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he said unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

(39) And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

(39) And when he was come in, he said unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

(42) And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

(42) And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

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(1) Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

(1) Then he called his twelve disciples together, and he gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

(4) And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

(4) And into whatsoever house ye enter, into there abide until ye depart.

(7) Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

(7) Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Jesus. And he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

(10) And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

(10) And the apostles, when they were returned, told Jesus all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a solitary place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

(11) And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

(11) And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them who had need of healing.

(12) And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.

 (12) And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a solitary place.

(13) But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.

(13) But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have but five loaves and two fishes, and except we should go and buy meat we can provide no more food for all this people.

(14) For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

(14) For they were in number about five thousand men. And Jesus said unto his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

(17) And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

(17) And they did eat, and were all filled: and there were taken up of fragments which remained to them twelve baskets.

(18) And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

(18) And it came to pass, as he went alone with his disciples to pray, he asked them, saying, Who say the people that I am?

(19) They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

(19) They answering said, Some say John the Baptist, but others say Elias, and others say that one of the old prophets is risen again.

(20) He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

(20) He said unto them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ, the Son of God.

(21) And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;

(21) And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man of him,

(23) And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

(23) And he said unto them all If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

(24) For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

(24) For whosoever will save his life must be willing to lose it for my sake, and whosoever will be willing to lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

(25) For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

(25) For what doth it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and yet he receive him not whom God hath ordained, and he lose his own soul and he himself be a castaway?

(26) For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.

(26) For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own kingdom, clothed in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

(27) But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

(27) Verily I tell you of a truth: there are some standing here who shall not taste of death until they see the kingdom of God coming in power.

(28) And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

(28) And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings that he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

(29) And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

(29) And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was changed, and his raiment became white and glistering.

(30) And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

(30) And, behold, there came and  talked with him two men, even Moses and Elias,

(31) Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

(31) Who appeared in glory, and spake of his death and also his resurrection which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

(32) But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

(32) But Peter and they who were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.

(33) And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

(33) And after the two men departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

(34) While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

(34) While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them all, and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

(36) And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.

(36) And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And these things they kept close, and they told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen.

(39) And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.

(39) And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, again and bruising him hardly departeth from him.

(42) And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

(42) And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him again. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

(43) And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

(43) And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered everyone at all the things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

(44) Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

(44) Let these sayings sink down into your hearts, for the Son of Man shall be delivered into the hands of man.

(46) Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

(46) Then there arose a reasoning among them, who of them should be greatest.

(47) And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

(47) And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their hearts, took a child and set him in the midst,

(48) And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

(48) And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me. For he who is least among you all, the same shall be great.

(49) And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

(49) And John spake and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

(50) And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.

(50) And Jesus said unto him, Forbid not any, for he that is not against us is for us.

(53) And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

(53) And the Samaritans would not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

(54) And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

(54) And when his disciples James and John saw that they would not receive him, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

(57) And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

(57) And it came to pass, that as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

(58) And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

(58) And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

(61) And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

(61) And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at home at my house.

 

Reading Resources

Matthew 9

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, “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.

Rex C. Reeve Jr., “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,” in The Book of Mormon and the Message of the Four Gospels, ed. Ray L. Huntington and Terry B. Ball (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University), 159–171.

Susan W. Tanner, "Jesus Christ, Our Healer," in The Tragedy and the Triumph, ed. Charles Swift (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2019), 27–48.

Matthew 10

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).

Boyd K. Packer, “The Twelve,” Ensign, May 2008, 83–87.

Mark 5

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, “A Redemptive Reading of Mark 5:25–34,” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Scripture 14 (2015): 95–105.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Healing Women,” 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.

Susan W. Tanner, "Jesus Christ, Our Healer," in The Tragedy and the Triumph, ed. Charles Swift (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2019), 27–48.

Luke 9

Lynne Hilton Wilson, “Matthew 16–17; Mark 9; Luke 9,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

S. Kent Brown, “Peter’s Keys,” BYU New Testament Commentary.

Alan K. Parrish, “Keys of the Priesthood,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism.

Terry B. Ball, “‘Whom Say Ye That I Am?’: Peter’s Witness of Christ,” in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 13–26.

Matthew L. Bowen, “Founded Upon a Rock: Doctrinal and Temple Implications of Peter’s Surnaming,” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 9 (2014): 1–28.

Shon D. Hopkin, “Peter, Stones, and Seers,” in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 103–25.

S. Kent Brown, “Peter’s Keys,” in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 91–102.

Noel B. Reynolds, “Rethinking the Apostle Peter’s Role in the Early Church,” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 2 (2012): 87–91.

Marti Lu Allen, “The Keys of the Kingdom: Keys from Masada,” BYU Studies Quarterly 36, no. 3 (1996): 154–169.

David L. Paulsen, “The Doctrine of Divine Embodiment: Restoration, Judeo-Christian, and Philosophical Perspectives (Intro),” BYU Studies Quarterly (1995): 6–8.

Andrew C. Skinner, “Peter—the Chief Apostle,” in Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, 31stAnnual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2002), 187–219.

Casey W. Olson, "The Savior's Teachings on Discipleship during His Final Trek to Jerusalem," Religious Educator 13, no. 3 (2012): 129–145.