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For he said to him, Get out of the man, O you unclean spirit.

And he would not permit him, but said to him, Go to your home, to your own people, and tell them what the Lord has done for you, and had mercy on you.

And he went away, and began to preach in the ten cities about what Jesus had done for him; and they were all surprised.

And there was a woman who had had the hemorrhage for twelve years,

For she said, If I can only touch his cloak, I will live.

And immediately the little girl got up and walked; for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

And he commanded them not to take anything for the journey, except a staff only; no bag, no bread, no copper money in their purses;

And whoever will not receive you, nor hear you, when you leave that place, shake off the sand under your feet as a testimony to them. Truly I say to you, It will be easier for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.

And Herod the king heard about Jesus, for his name was known to him; and he said, John the Baptist has risen from the dead; this is why miracles are worked by him.

For this same Herod had sent out and arrested John, and cast him in prison, because of Herodias, wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married.

For John had said to Herod, It is not lawful for you to marry your brother''s wife.

For Herod was afraid of John, because he knew that he was a righteous and holy man, and he guarded him; and he heard that he was doing a great many things, and he heard him gladly.

And he said to them, Come, let us go to the wilderness all alone, and rest awhile; for there were many coming and going, and they had no chance even to eat.

Dismiss them, so that they may go away to the farms and villages around us, and buy bread for themselves; for they have nothing to eat.

And he saw them struggling as they were rowing, for the wind was against them; and in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the water, and he wanted to pass by them.

For they all saw him and were frightened. And immediately he spoke to them and said, Have courage, it is I, do not be afraid.

For they did not understand the miracle of the loaves of bread, because their hearts were confused.

For all the Jews, even the Pharisees, unless their hands are washed carefully would not eat, because they strictly observe the tradition of the elders.

For you have ignored the commandment of God, and you observe the tradition of men, such as the washing of cups and pots, and a great many other things like these.

For Moses said, Honor your father and your mother; and he who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.