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1 And He again entered into the synagogue. And a man was there who had a withered hand.
2 And they watched Him to see if He would heal him on the sabbath day, so that they might accuse Him.
3 And He said to the man who had the withered hand, Arise! Come into the middle.
4 And He said to them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? To save life, or to kill? But they were silent.
5 And looking around on them with anger, being grieved because of the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, Stretch out your hand! And he stretched it out. And his hand was restored whole, like the other.
6 The Pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with the Herodians against Him, how they might destroy Him.
7 And Jesus withdrew to the sea with His disciples. And a great crowd from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea,
8 and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond Jordan, and those around Tyre and Sidon, a great throng came to him, having heard how much He was doing.
9 And He spoke to His disciples, so that a small boat should stay near to Him, because of the crowd, lest they should press on Him.
10 For He had healed many, so that they pressed on Him in order to touch Him, as many as had plagues.
11 And unclean spirits, when they saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried, saying, You are the Son of God!
12 And He strictly charged them that they should not make Him known.
13 And He went up into a mountain and called near those whom He would. And they came to Him.
14 And He ordained twelve, that they should be with Him, and that He might send them out to proclaim,
15 and to have authority to heal sicknesses, and to cast out demons.
16 And He put on Simon the name Peter.
17 And He put on James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, the names Boanerges, which is, the Sons of Thunder.
18 And He appointed Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
19 and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. And they went into a house.
20 And again a crowd came together, so that they could not even eat bread.
21 And hearing, those with Him went out to take hold of Him; for they said, He is insane.
22 And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, He has Beelzebub, and He casts out demons by the ruler of the demons.
23 And He called them and said to them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
24 And if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
26 And if Satan rises up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but has an end.
27 No one can enter into a strong one's house and plunder his goods, except he first binds the strong man. And then he will plunder his house.
28 Truly I say to you, All sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and blasphemies with which they shall blaspheme.
29 But he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never shall have forgiveness, but is liable to eternal condemnation.
30 Because they said, He has an unclean spirit.
31 Then His brothers and His mother came. And standing outside, they sent to Him, calling Him.
32 And the crowd sat about Him, and they said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking for You.
33 And He answered them, saying, Who is My mother, or My brothers?
34 And He looked around on those who sat about Him, and said, Behold My mother and My brothers!
35 For whoever does the will of God, the same is My brother and My sister and My mother.
The Modern King James Version (MKJV)
The Modern King James Version (MKJV) is a contemporary English translation of the Bible that aims to preserve the majesty and accuracy of the original King James Version (KJV) while updating its language for modern readers. Developed by Jay P. Green Sr. and first published in 1990, the MKJV seeks to maintain the literary beauty and doctrinal reliability of the KJV, making only necessary adjustments to archaic terms and phrases to enhance readability. This careful balance allows the MKJV to retain the classic feel of the KJV while making it more accessible to today’s audience.
One of the standout features of the MKJV is its commitment to formal equivalence, or word-for-word translation. The translators have meticulously preserved the structure and vocabulary of the KJV, only updating words and phrases that have become outdated or whose meanings have shifted over time. This approach ensures that the MKJV remains faithful to the original texts and maintains the theological and literary integrity of the KJV. By preserving the cadence and phrasing of the original, the MKJV offers a reading experience that is both familiar and refreshed for modern readers.
The MKJV also pays special attention to the textual basis of the translation. Like the KJV, it relies on the Textus Receptus for the New Testament and the Masoretic Text for the Old Testament. This adherence to traditional source texts underscores the MKJV’s commitment to continuity with the historic Christian tradition. The translation is designed to serve both devotional and scholarly purposes, providing a text that is suitable for study, teaching, and public reading in a variety of settings.
Despite its strengths, the Modern King James Version has faced some criticism. Some scholars and readers argue that the translation could benefit from a more extensive revision to fully embrace contemporary language, suggesting that the MKJV’s adherence to the structure and style of the KJV may still pose challenges for modern readers. Others appreciate the balance it strikes but note that it occupies a niche space, appealing primarily to those who have a strong attachment to the KJV. Nonetheless, the MKJV remains a respected and valued translation for those seeking a modern update of the KJV that honors its rich heritage and timeless message.