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Matthew · read by William Lavery
69 verses, in order. Only the verses William read aloud are shown.
Matthew 4
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Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
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The tempter came to Him and said, "If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
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But Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
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Then the devil took Him to the holy city and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple.Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
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"If You are the Son of God," he said, "throw Yourself down. For it is written: 'He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.'"Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
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Jesus replied, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
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Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
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"All this I will give You," he said, "if You will fall down and worship me."Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
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"Away from Me, Satan!" Jesus declared. "For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.'"Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
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Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
Matthew 13
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Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.Read from KJV · Sowing
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When anyone hears the message of the kingdom but does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.Read from KJV · Sowing
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The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.Read from KJV · Sowing
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But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.Read from KJV · Sowing
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The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.Read from KJV · Sowing
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But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold."Read from KJV · Sowing
Matthew 14
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When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, "This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food."Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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"They do not need to go away," Jesus replied. "You give them something to eat."Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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"We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered.Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. "It's a ghost!" they said, and cried out in fear.Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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But Jesus spoke up at once: "Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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"Lord, if it is You," Peter replied, "command me to come to You on the water."Read from KJV · Testimony of William Lavery
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"Come," said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.Read from KJV · Testimony of William Lavery
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But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!"Read from KJV · Testimony of William Lavery
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Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. "You of little faith," He said, "why did you doubt?"Read from KJV · Testimony of William Lavery
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And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.Read from KJV · Testimony of William Lavery
Matthew 15
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Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked,Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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"Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat."Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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Jesus replied, "And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon."Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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The woman came and knelt before Him. "Lord, help me!" she said.Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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But Jesus replied, "It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs."Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
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"O woman," Jesus answered, "your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.Read from KJV · Food in Matthew 14:15
Matthew 16
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Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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But He replied, "When evening comes, you say, 'The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,'Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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When they crossed to the other side, the disciples forgot to take bread.Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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"Watch out!" Jesus told them. "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees."Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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They discussed this among themselves and concluded, "It is because we did not bring any bread."Read from NKJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, "You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread?Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples: "Who do people say the Son of Man is?"Read from KJV · Things the Lord has
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They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets."Read from KJV · Things the Lord has
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Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."Read from KJV · Things the Lord has
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Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.Read from KJV · Things the Lord has
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From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. "Far be it from You, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to You!"Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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For the Son of Man will come in His Father's glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
Matthew 17
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Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters —one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
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While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!"Read from KJV · Matthew ch 16-17
Matthew 18
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For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them."Read from KJV · Place of reproach, recovery, restoration
Matthew 28
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Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.Read from KJV · Things that happened after the resurrection
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When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.Read from KJV · Things that happened after the resurrection
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Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.Read from KJV · Things that happened after the resurrection
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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,Read from KJV · Things that happened after the resurrection
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and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age."Read from KJV · Things that happened after the resurrection