Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.

therefore make no such sollicitous enquiries, as what shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or how shall we be clothed?

with what assurance can you say, brother, let me take that mote out of your eye; when there is such an apparent beam in your own eye?

Let your actions be such, with regard to others, as you should think reasonable with regard to yourselves, for this is the substance of the law and the prophets.

the centurion answered, Lord, I am not worthy the honour of such a visit: do but give the word, and my servant is sav'd.

when Jesus heard it, he was surpriz'd, and said to his followers, I profess I have not met with such an instance of faith, no not in Israel.

When he was arrived on the other side, in the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met him starting out of the tombs with such fury, it was not safe for any body to pass that way.

at this the multitude were amazed, and glorified God, for having communicated such power to men.

which the Pharisees observing, why, said they to his disciples, is your master so familiar with publicans and such loose people?

be upon your guard with such men, for they will deliver you up to their tribunals, and scourge you in their synagogues.

he that receives a prophet in quality of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a just man, as such, shall receive the reward of the just.

even so it is, father, for such has been thy will.

and when he was come into his native country, he taught them in their synagogue, in such a manner that they cry'd out with astonishment, how came this man by all this wisdom, and extraordinary power?

but when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in publick, and made such an impression upon Herod,

the prophecy of Esaias exactly suits such hypocrites as you;

how can we get bread enough in the desert to satisfy such a multitude?

but I tell you, that Elias is already come, tho' they knew him not, but treated him in an arbitrary manner; with such usage as the son of man shall likewise suffer at their hands.

however, such a distemper is not to be removed but by prayer and fasting.

and whoever shall receive one that is like such a child, in my name, receiveth me.

But whoever shall occasion such an humble believer to fall off from the faith, it were better for him that a mill-stone were hang'd about his neck, and that he were plung'd to the bottom of the sea.

wo unto the world, because of such scandals: tho' it cannot be, but that such occasions of relapsing should happen: yet wo to that man by whom the scandal cometh.

take care not to despise one of such an humble disposition: for I tell you, that in heaven their angels are continually attending the presence of my father who is in heaven:

in like manner your heavenly father would not that any person of such humility should be lost.

Now in case such a brother do you an injury, go and expostulate with him in private: if he repents, thou hast saved thy brother.

thereupon his disciples said, if the case between man and wife be such, it is best not to marry.

but he reply'd, 'tis not everyman can live single, but only such as have the gift of continency.

as there are some eunuchs, who were such from their very birth: and others who were made such by men: so there are some who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of religion. he that can bear the state of celibacy, let him bear it.

but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.

they answered, he will give those wretches no quarter, and will let out his vineyard to such as shall duly account for the profits thereof.

the kingdom of the Messiah is such, as when a certain king made a wedding-feast for his son.

for in the other life after this, there will be no such thing as marriage; but they will be as the angels of God in heaven.

for there shall arise false Messiahs, and false prophets, and shall shew such astonishing miracles and prodigies, as to deceive, if that can do it, the very converts themselves.

for as the lightning darts from the east in an instant to the west: such shall the advent of the son of man be.

and shall turn him out of the family, and give him the reward due to such behaviour: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.

and he said, go into the city to such a man, and say to him, the master sends you word that his time is at hand, and he designs to keep the passover now at your house with his disciples.

Now it was customary at that feast for the governor to release a prisoner, such as the people should nominate.

he relied upon God; if he be such a favourite, let God then deliver him: for he us'd to say he was the son of God.

why doth this man speak such blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God?

and immediately Jesus perceiving by his spirit, that they made these secret reflections, said, why do you entertain such suggestions?

when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eating with such a crew, they ask'd his disciples, what's the meaning that he is so familiar with people of such a wretched character?

in like manner, they who receive seed on stony-ground, are such as upon hearing the word, do immediately receive it with joy.

as for those, who receive seed as among thorns: they are such as hear the word.

they who receive seed as on good ground, are such as hear the word and entertain it, and bring forth fruit, some in one degree, and some in another.

Thus he instructed them by such a variety of parables as were adapted to their capacity.

when the sabbath was come, he preach'd in the synagogue, to the great astonishment of many, who upon hearing his discourse, said, how came he by all this? what strange endowment of knowledge is this, that he should work such miracles?

for Herodias made her appearance there, and danc'd with such an engaging air in the eye of Herod, as well as of all the company, that the king thus addrest himself to the young lady, "ask of me whatever you please, and it shall be granted."

then Jesus said to them, come, let us retire privately to some place of solitude, to repose your selves a while. for such a crowd of people were continually coming and going, that they had not even time to eat.

nay, when they have been at any publick place, they never eat till they have washed. they observe besides several traditions, such as the washing of cups, pots, brass vessels, and beds.

Jesus answered, to such hypocrites as you may well be applied those words of the prophet Esaias, "this people honour me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

You are in the right, said he, to abolish the laws of God, to make way for such traditions.

by such traditions, and such a number of practices, as you have settled, the word of God is stript of all its authority.

and this he said in such an undisguised manner, that Peter took him aside, and pretended to reprimand him.

his raiment was of an exceeding bright whiteness, like that of snow, and such as no fuller upon earth could imitate.

and the spirit came out of him, having made him roar, and thrown him into such agonies, that he became like one that was dead, and many were of opinion he actually was so.

Jesus answered, such a miracle is not effected but by prayer and fasting.

whoever receives such a child as this upon my account, receives me; and he that receiveth me, does not so properly receive me, as the commands of him that sent me.

such a one is not against us, but for us.

such a one shall be consumed by fire, but the offering that is salted shall be preserv'd from corruption.

which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God.

it is easier for a cable to pass thro' the eye of a needle, than for such a rich man to enter into the divine kingdom.

at this they were more amazed than before, and said to one another, how then can such a man be saved?

who yet devour widows estates under the shew of making long prayers, such shall receive greater condemnation.

unhappy the women who are pregnant, and those who nurse children at such a time.

for the distress of that time will be such as never happen'd since the beginning of the world, which God created, to this present, nor ever shall be.

but he denied it, saying, I don't know him, neither am I acquainted with any such you mention. and he went out into the porch, when the cock crow'd.

Mary was surpriz'd at the voice of such an appearance, and wonder'd what the meaning of this salutation should be.

Joseph and the mother of Jesus were surprized to hear such things pronounc'd concerning him.

which being done, they enclosed such a multitude of fish, the net began to break:

at sight of this, Simon Peter fell on his knees before Jesus, and said, Lord, withdraw from such a sinful man as I:

but Jesus perceiving their reflexions, said to them, what do you mean by such insinuations?

then you may triumph with joy; secure of being greatly rewarded in heaven: for such was the treatment the prophets received from their forefathers.

when Jesus heard this, he admired the man, and turning about, he said to the people, that followed him, I assure you, I have not met with such an instance of faith even among the Jews themselves.

by the stony ground is understood such persons as receive indeed the doctrines they hear, with joy: but for want of resolution, believe only occasionally, and desert when the trial comes.

the ground over-run with thorns denotes such as have embraced the doctrine, but are so immerst in the business, enjoyments, and pleasures of life, as not to improve it to any real advantage.

but by the good ground is meant such persons as have received the doctrine with simplicity and sincerity, abide by it, and practise it with perseverance.

while they were rowing, Jesus fell asleep: when there blew such a storm of wind upon the lake, as fill'd the boat with water, and endanger'd their lives.

but Herod said, John was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus.

and all the people were astonished at such an instance of divine power: and as they were admiring whatever Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

whoever receives such a child in my name, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me. for he that is least among you all, he shall be greatest.

and as the crowd grew more numerous, he thus began, this is a degenerate race of men: they demand a miracle: but no miracle shall be exhibited, but such as happen'd in the person of Jonas the prophet.

such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.

happy are the servants he finds in such a state, whether it be at the second or at the third watch of the night, when he comes.

Jesus answered, if there be a faithful prudent steward, appointed by his master to give his domesticks their stated allowance; happy is such a servant,

upon which Jesus thus address'd himself to them. do you imagine that those Galileans were greater sinners than the rest of the nation, because they suffer'd in such a manner?

who had been kept infirm by a spirit eighteen years: and stooped in such a manner, she was not able to hold up her head strait.

for I will make you speak with such strength of argument, as all your adversaries shall not be able to contradict or withstand.

upon this they began to enquire of one another, which of them it was that should do such an action.

but you must not be such: the greatest of you must be as the junior, and he that governs as he that serves.

but they were the more vehement, saying, he promotes sedition by speading such doctrine thro' all Judea, from Galilee to this place.

which however appear'd to them such a delirious tale, they could not give credit to any of them.

yet Peter got up, and ran to the sepulchre, where stooping down he saw nothing but the linnen lying there: upon which he went away wondring with himself at such an event.

one of them, Cleopas by name, reply'd, are you such a stranger in Jerusalem as not to know what has so lately happen'd there?

The Logos became incarnate, and had his tabernacle among us, being full of grace and truth; and we contemplated his glory, such glory as the Monogenes derived from the father.

the wind bloweth where it listeth, and you hear the sound thereof, but cannot tell whence it comes, or whither it goes: such is the change in every one that is renewed by the spirit.

upon which occasion the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he did such things on the sabbath-day.

for no body acts in private, that designs to distinguish himself: since you do such things, shew yourself to the world.

but the populace, who are ignorant of the law, are such wretches.

now Moses has ordain'd in the law, that such criminals should be stoned: but what is your opinion?

but now ye seek to kill me, the man who has told you the truth, such as I have learnt it of God: Abraham did not act thus.