Matthew 16

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1The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1

The Pharisees also, with the Sadducees, came, and, tempting Jesus, desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.
IV v. 1 (Inspired Version, 1867)

2He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

And he answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, The weather is fair, for the sky is red; and in the morning ye say, The weather is foul today, for the sky is red and lowering.
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

3And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

O hypocrites! Ye can discern the face of the sky; but ye cannot tell the signs of the times.
IV v. 3 (Inspired Version, 1867)

4A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4

A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it but the sign of the prophet Jonas.
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

5And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.

6Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

7And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 7

And they reasoned among themselves, saying, He said this because we have taken no bread.
IV v. 8 (Inspired Version, 1867)

8Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

And when they reasoned among themselves, Jesus perceived it; and he said unto them, O ye of little faith! Why reason ye among yourselves because ye have brought no bread?
IV v. 9 (Inspired Version, 1867)

9Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

10Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

11How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 11

How is it that you do not understand that I spoke not unto you concerning bread, that you should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
IV v. 12 (Inspired Version, 1867)

12Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

13When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13

And when Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?
IV v. 14 (Inspired Version, 1867)

14And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 14

And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some Elias; and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
IV v. 15 (Inspired Version, 1867)

15He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15

He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
IV v. 16 (Inspired Version, 1867)

16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona, for flesh and blood hath not revealed this unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
IV v. 18 (Inspired Version, 1867)

18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

19And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

20Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

21From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 21

From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples how that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
IV v. 22 (Inspired Version, 1867)

22Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 22

Then Peter took him and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord; this shall not be done unto thee.
IV v. 23 (Inspired Version, 1867)

23But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 23

But he turned and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan; thou art an offense unto me; for thou savorest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
IV v. 24 (Inspired Version, 1867)

24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 25

And whosoever will lose his life in this world for my sake shall find it in the world to come.
IV v. 28 (Inspired Version, 1867)

26For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 26

Therefore, forsake the world and save your souls; for what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
IV v. 29 (Inspired Version, 1867)

27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

28Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 1
The Pharisees also, with the Sadducees, came, and, tempting Jesus, desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.
v. 2
And he answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, The weather is fair, for the sky is red; and in the morning ye say, The weather is foul today, for the sky is red and lowering.
v. 3
O hypocrites! Ye can discern the face of the sky; but ye cannot tell the signs of the times.
v. 4
A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it but the sign of the prophet Jonas.
v. 7
And they reasoned among themselves, saying, He said this because we have taken no bread.
v. 8
And when they reasoned among themselves, Jesus perceived it; and he said unto them, O ye of little faith! Why reason ye among yourselves because ye have brought no bread?
v. 11
How is it that you do not understand that I spoke not unto you concerning bread, that you should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
v. 13
And when Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?
v. 14
And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some Elias; and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
v. 15
He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
v. 17
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona, for flesh and blood hath not revealed this unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
v. 21
From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples how that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
v. 22
Then Peter took him and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord; this shall not be done unto thee.
v. 23
But he turned and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan; thou art an offense unto me; for thou savorest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
v. 25
And whosoever will lose his life in this world for my sake shall find it in the world to come.
v. 26
Therefore, forsake the world and save your souls; for what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
insertion after v. 4
And he left them and departed.
insertion after v. 24
And now for a man to take up his cross is to deny himself all ungodliness, and every worldly lust, and keep my commandments. Break not my commandments for to save your lives; for whosoever will save his life in this world shall lose it in the world to come.