1There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilæans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1
And there were present at that time some who spake unto him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
2And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilæans were sinners above all the Galilæans, because they suffered such things?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2
And Jesus said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans because they suffered such things?
3I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
4Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4
Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell and slew them—think ye that they were sinners above all men who dwelt in Jerusalem?
5I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
6He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 6
He spake also this parable: A certain husbandman had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. He came and sought fruit thereon and found none.
7Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8
And he, answering, said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about and dung it.
9And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9
And if it bear fruit, the tree is saved; and if not, after that thou shalt cut it down. And many other parables spake he unto the people.
10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 10
And after this, as he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath,
11And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 11
Behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise straighten up.
12And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 12
And when Jesus saw her, he called and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmities.
13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13
And he laid hands on her; and immediately she was made straight and glorified God.
14And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 14
And the ruler of the synagogue was filled with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work; in them, therefore, come and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day.
15The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15
The Lord then said unto him, O hypocrite! Doth not each one of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall and lead him away to watering?
16And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?
17And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17
And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed; and all his disciples rejoiced for all the glorious things which were done by him.
18Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
19It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 19
It is like a grain of mustard, which a man took and cast into his garden; and it grew and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
20And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?
21It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
22And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 23
And there said one unto him, Lord, are there few only that be saved? And he answered him and said,
24Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24
Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for I say unto you, Many shall seek to enter in and shall not be able; for the Lord shall not always strive with man.
25When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 25
Therefore, when once the Lord of the kingdom is risen up and hath shut the door of the kingdom, then ye shall stand without and knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us. But the Lord shall answer and say unto you, I will not receive you, for ye know not from whence ye are.
26Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
27But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 27
But he shall say, I tell you, Ye know not from whence ye are; depart from me, all workers of iniquity.
28There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 28
There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth among you when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you are thrust out.
29And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 29
And verily, I say unto you, They shall come from the east and the west, and from the north and the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God;
30And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 30
And behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last and shall be saved therein.
31The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 31
And as he was thus teaching, there came to him certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence; for Herod will kill thee.
32And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 32
And he said unto them, Go ye and tell Herod, Behold, I cast out devils and do cures today and tomorrow; and the third day I shall be perfected.
33Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 33
Nevertheless, I must walk today, and tomorrow, and the third day; for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
34O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 34
Saying, O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou who killest the prophets and stonest them who are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen her brood under her wings, and ye would not.
35Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 35
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. And verily, I say unto you, Ye shall not know me until ye have received from the hand of the Lord a just recompense for all your sins, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord.