26. The Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13~17)

3:13. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
3:14. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
3:15. And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
3:16. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and Io, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him.
3:17. And Io a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

25. The Preaching of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1~11)

3:1. In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
3:2. and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
3:3. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
3:4. And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
3:5. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,
3:6. And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
3:7. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
3:8. Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
3:9. And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
3:10. And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
3:11. I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.

24. The Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13~15)

2:13. And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
2:14. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
2:15. and was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

23. Visitors from the East (Matthew 2:1~12)

2:1. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
2:2. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
2:3. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
2:4. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
2:5. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
2:6. And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
2:7. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
2:8. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
2:9. When they had heard the king, they departed; and Io, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
2:10. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
2:11. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
2:12. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

22. The Birth of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:18~25)

1:18. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
1:19. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
1:20. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou, son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
1:21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
1:22. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
1:23. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
1:24. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
1:25. And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

21. The Word of Life (John 1:1~5)

1:1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
1:2. The same was in the beginning with God.
1:3. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
1:4. In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
1:5. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.