now by these events, that divine prediction of the Prophet had its full accomplishment, when he said, "Behold,

when king Herod heard these things, he was alarm'd, and all Jerusalem with him.

they answered him, in Bethlehem of Judea: for these are the words of the prophet;

and don't pretend to say within your selves, We have Abraham for our father: for I tell you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham:

whereupon the tempter came to him, and said, "If thou be the Son of God, command these stones to become bread."

Again, the devil accompanyed him up a very high mountain, and representing to him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them: all these things,

and he addressed himself to them in these instructions.

and yet I tell you, even Solomon with all his magnificence, was not arrayed like one of these.

but first seek the kingdom of God, and that righteousness which leads to it, and all these things shall be superadded. be not

Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest these trample them under foot, and those turn upon you and tear you.

therefore, whoever heareth these instructions of mine, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the prudent man, who built his house upon a rock:

but every one that heareth these instructions of mine, and practiseth them not, shall be compared to a fool who built his house upon the sand:

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; the first is Simon, who is called Peter, then Andrew his brother,

Jesus made these twelve his missionaries, and gave them these instructions, don't go any where among the Gentiles, nor enter into any city of the Samaritans.

Another parable he propos'd to them in these words. the state of the gospel in this world may be compar'd to a man who sowed good grain in his field:

All these things spake Jesus to the multitude in parables, and did not discourse to them without some parable.

When Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

these are the things which defile a man: but to eat without washing one's hands, that does not defile a man.

and in the morning, a foul day: when the sky is of a dusky red. hypocrites, can ye judge of the appearance of the sky, and yet not discern the signs of these times?

When Jesus had finished these discourses, he departed from Galilee, and came into the confines of Judea, on the other side Jordan:

the young man answer'd, all these things have I practis'd from my youth: what is it that is further required?

these last have work'd but an hour, and you put them upon the level with us, who have born the whole fatigue and heat of the day.

and he said to her, what would you have? grant, said she, when you are upon the throne, that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left.

When he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the magistrates came to him as he was teaching, and said, by what authority dost thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

and Jesus answered them, let me ask you one question, if ye answer me that, I shall likewise satisfy you by what authority I do these things.

so they made answer, we cannot tell. and Jesus said, neither shall I tell you, by what authority I do these things.

these two precepts comprehend the substance of all the law and the prophets.

how comes it then, said he, that David by inspiration calls him Lord, in these words,

wo unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, who pay tithe of mint, anise, and cummin, but neglect those more important matters of the law, justice, mercy, and fidelity: these were the things ye ought to have practis'd, without neglecting however the other matters.

I declare unto you, all these things shall befall this generation.

And when he was upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came to him in private, and said, tell us when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of this age?

ye shall hear likewise of wars, and rumours of wars: take care not to be disturb'd: for these things must happen, but the end of the Jewish age is not yet.

in like manner, when ye shall see all these things happen, know that he is come to your very doors.

I declare unto you, the present generation shall not cease, till all these things are pass'd.

and the king will reply, I declare unto you, your having done this for one of the least of these my brethren, is the same thing as doing it for me.

to this he will reply, I declare unto you, your not doing this for one of the least of these, is the same thing as not doing it for me.

and these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Now when Jesus had finished these discourses, he said to his disciples,

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

these were Simon, whom he sirnam'd Peter, James the son of Zebedee,

is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, of Juda and Simon? are not these his sisters, who are here with us? and they were scandalized at him.

all these vices come from within, and are what defile the man.

to which he answered, master, said he, all these precepts have I observed from my youth.

at the same time he explained himself to them in these words, is it not written, "my house shall be called a house of prayer to all nations?" but ye have made it a harbour for thieves.

but these husbandmen said to one another, this is the heir, come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be our own.

and the second, which has an affinity to it, is this: "you shall love your neighbour as yourself." there is no other commandment greater than these.

these are the beginning of sorrows. then look to your selves: for they will deliver you up to the tribunals, and scourge you in the synagogues: you will be brought before governours, and princes upon my account, to be my witnesses against them.

so when you shall see these things happen, know that he is nigh, even at your doors.

I declare unto you, this generation shall not be extinct, till all these things be transacted.

they that believe shall be endued with these miraculous gifts: in my name they shall cast out demons: they shall speak new languages:

you shall now become dumb and not recover your speech, till the very day when these things shall happen; because you distrusted my words, which in due time shall have their effect.

then he made signs for a writing-book, and writ these words, "his name is John:" at which they were all surprized.

All the neighbourhood were struck with reverence, and the rumour of these events ran thro' all the mountains of Judea,

Then Zacharias his father, inspired by the holy spirit, vented his divine enthusiasm in these words.

but Mary considered these things very attentively, and weigh'd every circumstance in her mind, while the shepherds return'd,

then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,

However Jesus went down with them to Nazareth, and was subject to them: and his mother kept all these things in her heart.

let your actions therefore show your repentance, and don't pretend to say within yourselves, "we have Abraham for our father:" for I tell you that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

now there was in the synagogue a man possess'd with the spirit of an impure demon, who roar'd out, in these words, let us alone;

John was soon inform'd of these transactions by his disciples,

but some of the corn fell into good soil, and grew up, yielding a hundred grains for one. then raising his voice he concluded with these words, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

but he answered them, my mother and brethren are these, who attend to the word of God, and practise it.

At that very time Jesus fell into a divine transport, and said, "I magnify thee, O father, the Lord of heaven and earth, for having conceal'd these things from the artful and the crafty, whilst thou hast reveal'd them to the unskilful. justly, O father, hast thou thus dispens'd thy favour."

but wo unto you Pharisees: for you will pay the tythes of mint, and rue, and all sorts of herbs, but as for justice and true piety, those you neglect. these you ought to have practised, without omitting however the other.

consider the lillys how they grow: they neither toil nor spin: and yet, I tell you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

for it is enough that the Gentiles are so concern'd about these things: as for you, your father is acquainted with all your wants.

then he said to the vine-dresser, you see, I have been looking these three years for fruit from this fig-tree, but find none: hew it down, why should it cumber my ground?

and must not this daughter of Abraham, whom satan has held bound these eighteen years, be disengag'd from this bond, on a sabbath-day?

if therefore your fidelity has not appear'd in the use of these transitory enjoyments, how can you be trusted with what is more lasting?

all these, said he, have I observ'd from my youth.

in these words, "O that thou hadst consider'd, at least in this very day, the opportunity you had of being happy! but now alas! it is vanish'd from your eyes."

he will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give his vineyard to others. but they, taking the hint, cried out, God forbid.

the time is coming, said he, when these buildings, which you now view, shall be all thrown down and lost in ruins.

And when ye shall hear of wars, and seditions, be not alarm'd. for these must first happen: but the end will not be so soon.

but before all these events, they will seize upon you and persecute you, drag you to the synagogues and to prisons, being accused before kings and governours, for professing my name.

now when these things begin to appear, then lift up your heads, and behold your redemption drawing nigh.

in like manner, when you shall see these events, be assur'd that the kingdom of God is nigh.

I tell it you for certain, this generation shall not pass away, till all these things are accomplished.

he pray'd in these words, father, "O that you would divert this cup from me! nevertheless not my will, but thine be done."

and Jesus cryed with a loud voice, saying, father, into thy hands I commend my spirit; and in pronouncing these words, he expired.

though we expected he would have been the Messiah, that was to deliver Israel: and besides all this, it is now three days since these things were done.

you are witnesses of these things.

these things were transacted at Bethabara, near Jordan, where John used to baptize.

Jesus answered him, because thou believest what I said, that I saw thee under the fig-tree, thou shalt see greater things than these.

these Jesus order'd the waiters to fill with water. so they filled them up to the brim.

away with these things; make not my father's house a market-house.

Jesus answered him, are you a doctor in Israel, and not know these things?

for the father loveth the son, and sheweth him all that he himself doth: and he will shew him greater works than these, so that you will be surprized.

These things said Jesus in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.

while ye have the light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. after having said these things, Jesus retir'd, and conceal'd himself from them.

these things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

if ye comprehend these things, happy are ye if ye put them in practice.

When Jesus utter'd these words, he was troubled in spirit, and said without disguise, I assure you, that one of you shall betray me.

I assure you, he that believeth on me, shall likewise perform the works that I do; nay, greater works than these shall he do; because for that end am I going to my father.

These things have I spoken to you, that you might have some present comfort, and that hereafter your joy might be compleat.

but all these things will they do unto you, out of hatred to my name, because they know not him that sent me.

I have told you these things that ye may not be discouraged.

but these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember what I now tell you. I did not tell you so much at the beginning, because, I was then to be with you.

These things have I express'd in a figurative way: the time is coming when my language will be no longer enigmatical, but I shall give you a plain account relating to my father.

these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.