Bible 21 (CZ - 2015) with deuterocanonical books

1Počátek evangelia o Ježíši Kristu, Božím Synu. 2Jak je psáno u proroka Izaiáše: „Hle, posílám před tebou svého posla, aby připravil tvou cestu.“ 3„Hlas volajícího na poušti: Připravte cestu pro Pána! Vyrovnejte jeho stezky!“ 4Tak přišel Jan, křtil na poušti a kázal křest pokání na odpuštění hříchů. 5Vycházela k němu celá judská země i všichni Jeruzalémští, vyznávali své hříchy a on je křtil v řece Jordán. 6Jan byl oblečen velbloudí srstí a koženým pásem kolem boků, jedl kobylky a lesní med. 7Kázal: „Po mně přichází někdo silnější než já! Nejsem hoden ani sehnout se a rozvázat mu řemínek sandálu. 8Já jsem vás křtil vodou, ale on vás bude křtít Duchem svatým.“ 9V těch dnech přišel Ježíš z galilejského Nazaretu a dal se od Jana pokřtít v Jordánu. 10Když vystupoval z vody, ihned uviděl protržená nebesa a Ducha sestupujícího na něj jako holubice. 11Z nebe zazněl hlas: „Ty jsi můj milovaný Syn, kterého jsem si oblíbil.“ 12Duch ho pak ihned vypudil na poušť. 13Byl na poušti čtyřicet dní a pokoušel ho satan. Byl tam s divokou zvěří a sloužili mu andělé. 14Poté, co byl Jan uvězněn, Ježíš přišel do Galileje a kázal Boží evangelium: 15„Čas se naplnil – Boží království je blízko. Čiňte pokání a věřte evangeliu!“ 16Když se pak procházel podél Galilejského jezera, uviděl Šimona a jeho bratra Ondřeje, jak házejí síť do vody (byli to totiž rybáři). 17Ježíš jim řekl: „Pojďte za mnou a udělám z vás rybáře lidí!“ 18Ihned opustili sítě a šli za ním. 19Poodešel dál a uviděl Jakuba Zebedeova a jeho bratra Jana, jak na lodi spravují sítě. 20Ihned je zavolal a oni nechali svého otce Zebedea na lodi s nádeníky a odešli za ním.  21Když potom přišli do Kafarnaum, vešel hned v sobotu do synagogy a učil.  22Nad jeho učením tam jen žasli, protože je učil jako ten, kdo má zmocnění, a ne jako znalci Písma.  23V jejich synagoze byl právě člověk posedlý nečistým duchem. Vykřikl:  24„Ach, co je ti do nás, Ježíši Nazaretský? Přišel jsi nás zničit? Vím, kdo jsi – ten Svatý Boží!“   25„Zmlkni,“ okřikl ho Ježíš, „a vyjdi z něj!“  26Nečistý duch tím mužem zalomcoval, hlasitě vykřikl a vyšel z něj.   27Všichni byli tak ohromeni, že se začali ptát jeden druhého: „Co to má znamenat? Co je to za nové učení? Rozkazuje mocně i nečistým duchům a poslouchají ho!“  28A zpráva o něm se ihned roznesla po celém galilejském kraji.  29Když odešli ze synagogy, hned šli s Jakubem a Janem domů k Šimonovi a Ondřejovi. 30Šimonova tchyně tam ležela v horečce, a tak mu o ní hned řekli. 31Přistoupil, vzal ji za ruku a zvedl ji. Horečka ji opustila a ona je začala obsluhovat. 32Večer po západu slunce k němu přinesli všechny nemocné a posedlé. 33Celé město se seběhlo ke dveřím 34a on uzdravil množství lidí trápených různými neduhy a vyhnal množství démonů. Démonům nedovoloval mluvit, protože ho znali. 35Ráno vstal dlouho před rozedněním a šel ven. Odešel na opuštěné místo a tam se modlil. 36Šimon a ostatní se ale pustili za ním. 37Když ho našli, řekli mu: „Všichni tě hledají!“ 38On jim odpověděl: „Pojďme dál, do okolních městeček, abych kázal i tam. Vždyť proto jsem přišel.“ 39Kázal tedy v jejich synagogách po celé Galileji a vymítal démony. 40Přišel k němu jeden malomocný a na kolenou ho prosil: „Kdybys jen chtěl, můžeš mě očistit!“ 41Naplněn soucitem, Ježíš vztáhl ruku a dotkl se ho se slovy: „Já to chci. Buď čistý!“ 42Malomocenství ho hned opustilo a byl čistý. 43Ježíš ho pak ihned poslal pryč s přísným varováním: 44„Dej pozor, abys nikomu nic neříkal. Jdi se ale ukázat knězi a obětuj za své očištění dar, který přikázal Mojžíš, na svědectví pro ně.“ 45On ale šel a začal hodně mluvit a rozhlašovat tu věc tak, že Ježíš už nemohl veřejně vejít do města, ale zůstával venku na opuštěných místech. A lidé se k němu scházeli odevšad.


Matthew Henry - Concise Commentary
 1   Isaiah and Malachi each spake concerning the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, in the ministry of John. From these prophets we may observe, that Christ, in his gospel, comes among us, bringing with him a treasure of grace, and a sceptre of government. Such is the corruption of the world, that there is great opposition to his progress. When God sent his Son into the world, he took care, and when he sends him into the heart, he takes care, to prepare his way before him. John thinks himself unworthy of the meanest office about Christ. The most eminent saints have always been the most humble. They feel their need of Christ's atoning blood and sanctifying Spirit, more than others. The great promise Christ makes in his gospel to those who have repented, and have had their sins forgiven them, is, they shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost; shall be purified by his graces, and refreshed by his comforts. We use the ordinances, word, and sacraments without profit and comfort, for the most part, because we have not of that Divine light within us; and we have it not because we ask it not; for we have his word that cannot fail, that our heavenly Father will give this light, his Holy Spirit, to those that ask it.

 9   Christ's baptism was his first public appearance, after he had long lived unknown. How much hidden worth is there, which in this world is not known! But sooner or later it shall be known, as Christ was. He took upon himself the likeness of sinful flesh; and thus, for our sakes, he sanctified himself, that we also might be sanctified, and be baptized with him, John 17:19. See how honourably God owned him, when he submitted to John's baptism. He saw the Spirit descending upon him like a dove. We may see heaven opened to us, when we perceive the Spirit descending and working upon us. God's good work in us, is sure evidence of his good will towards us, and preparations for us. As to Christ's temptation, Mark notices his being in the wilderness and that he was with the wild beasts. It was an instance of his Father's care of him, which encouraged him the more that his Father would provide for him. Special protections are earnests of seasonable supplies. The serpent tempted the first Adam in the garden, the Second Adam in the wilderness; with different success indeed; and ever since he still tempts the children of both, in all places and conditions. Company and conversation have their temptations; and being alone, even in a wilderness, has its own also. No place or state exempts, no business, not lawful labouring, eating, or drinking, not even fasting and praying; often in these duties there are the most assaults, but in them is the sweetest victory. The ministration of the good angels is matter of great comfort in reference to the malignant designs of the evil angels; but much more does it comfort us, to have the indwelling of God the Holy Spirit in our hearts.

 14   Jesus began to preach in Galilee, after that John was put in prison. If some be laid aside, others shall be raised up, to carry on the same work. Observe the great truths Christ preached. By repentance we give glory to our Creator whom we have offended; by faith we give glory to our Redeemer who came to save us from our sins. Christ has joined these two together, and let no man think to put them asunder. Christ puts honour upon those who, though mean in this world, are diligent in their business and kind to one another. Industry and unity are good and pleasant, and the Lord Jesus commands a blessing on them. Those whom Christ calls, must leave all to follow him; and by his grace he makes them willing to do so. Not that we must needs go out of the world, but we must sit loose to the world; forsake every thing that is against our duty to Christ, and that cannot be kept without hurt to our souls. Jesus strictly kept the sabbath day, by applying himself unto, and abounding in the sabbath work, in order to which the sabbath rest was appointed. There is much in the doctrine of Christ that is astonishing; and the more we hear it, the more cause we see to admire it.

 23   The devil is an unclean spirit, because he has lost all the purity of his nature, because he acts in direct opposition to the Holy Spirit of God, and by his suggestions defiles the spirits of men. There are many in our assemblies who quietly attend under merely formal teachers; but if the Lord come with faithful ministers and holy doctrine, and by his convincing Spirit, they are ready to say, like this man, What have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth! No disorder could enable a man to know Jesus to be the Holy One of God. He desires to have nothing to do with Jesus, for he despairs of being saved by him, and dreads being destroyed by him. See whose language those speak, that say to the Almighty, Depart from us. This unclean spirit hated and dreaded Christ, because he knew him to be a Holy One; for the carnal mind is enmity against God, especially against his holiness. When Christ by his grace delivers souls out of the hands of Satan, it is not without tumult in the soul; for that spiteful enemy will disquiet those whom he cannot destroy. This put all who saw it upon considering, What is this new doctrine? A work as great often is wrought now, yet men treat it with contempt and neglect. If this were not so, the conversion of a notorious wicked man to a sober, righteous, and godly life, by the preaching of a crucified Saviour, would cause many to ask, What doctrine is this?

 29   Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, that we may minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Those kept from public ordinances by sickness or other real hinderances, may expect the Saviour's gracious presence; he will soothe their sorrows, and abate their pains. Observe how numerous the patients were. When others speed well with Christ, it should quicken us in seeking after him. Christ departed into a solitary place. Though he was in no danger of distraction, or of temptation to vain-glory, yet he retired. Those who have the most business in public, and of the best kind, must yet sometimes be alone with God.

 40   We have here Christ's cleansing of a leper. It teaches us to apply to the Saviour with great humility, and with full submission to his will, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, without any doubt of Christ's readiness to help the distressed. See also what to expect from Christ; that according to our faith it shall be to us. The poor leper said, If thou wilt. Christ readily wills favours to those who readily refer themselves to his will. Christ would have nothing done that looked like seeking praise of the people. But no reasons now exist why we should hesitate to spread the praises of Christ.