ISAIAH 38 : 8
behold, I will cause the shadow on the steps, which is gone down on the dial of Ahaz with the sun, to return backward ten steps. So the sun returned ten steps on the dial whereon it was gone down.
behold, I will cause the shadow on the steps, which is gone down on the dial of Ahaz with the sun, to return backward ten steps. So the sun returned ten steps on the dial whereon it was gone down.
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men{The word for "wise men" (magoi) can also mean teachers, priests, physicians, astrologers, seers, interpreters of dreams, or sorcerers.} from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,
They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.
The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
Don't you yet perceive, neither remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you took up?
Which is easier, to tell the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say, 'Arise, and take up your bed, and walk?'
They cast out many demons, and anointed many with oil who were sick, and healed them.
Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them,
for they hadn't understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
They were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute speak!"
They ate, and were filled. They took up seven baskets of broken pieces that were left over.
The Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, and testing him.
But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.
Jesus said to him, "Go your way. Your faith has made you well." Immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.
"Now from the fig tree, learn this parable. When the branch has now become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that the summer is near;
Let the Christ, the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, that we may see and believe him.{TR omits "him"}" Those who were crucified with him insulted him.
These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;
They went out, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.
and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say, 'Arise and walk?'
"He said to him, 'If they don't listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if one rises from the dead.'"
Others said, "These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn't possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?"
I will show wonders in the sky above, And signs on the earth beneath; Blood, and fire, and billows of smoke.
God also bearing witness with them, both by signs and wonders, and by various works of power, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?