Jesus in the Bible

Meaning: savior; deliverer

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And just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

Verse ConceptsdovesSymbolsHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansThe Holy Spirit Described As The DoveThe Witness Of The Holy SpiritThe Act Of OpeningOpening HeavenGod Going Down

And while walking along the shore of Lake Galilee, Jesus saw Simon [i.e., Peter] and his brother Andrew casting their net in the lake, for they were fishermen.

Verse ConceptsFishermenCall To ServiceFishing

Jesus at once called them, and they left their father Zebediah in the boat with the crew, and went after him.

Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus Christdiscipleship, nature ofdelay, humanHiringBoatsServants Of PeopleChrist Summoning

Then they went to Capernaum. When the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.

Verse ConceptsSynagogueChrist TeachingOn The Sabbath

And the fame of Jesus spread at once in all directions, through the whole neighborhood of Galilee.

Verse ConceptsSpreading StoriesSpreading The Gospel

and 2:1], and on the [first] Sabbath day Jesus entered the synagogue and taught people.

Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleEntering HousesGoing Outside

where Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, who presently acquainted Jesus with it.

Verse ConceptsdiseasesFeverMother In Laws

Jesus went up to her and, grasping her hand, raised her up; the fever left her, and she began to wait upon them.

Verse ConceptsHealingTaking By The HandThose Jesus Healedministering

When evening came and the sun had set, they brought to Jesus all those who were sick and those dominated by evil spirits.

Verse ConceptsDemon PossessionThe SunEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesThose Demonised

Jesus cured many who were ill with various diseases, and drove out many demons, and would not permit them to speak, because they knew him to be the Christ.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsdriving outDemons, Christ's AuthoritySpiritsMiracles Of ChristEvil Spirits DiscernmentJesus Casting Out DemonsChrist Concealing ThingsJesus Healing

He said to them, "Let us go on to the next towns so that I can preach there also, for this was why I came out [i.e., Jesus was sent by God to preach to other towns as well as Capernaum. See Luke 4:43]."

Verse ConceptsGoalsHeraldPreaching, Importance OfChrist PreachingWhy God Did Things

So, Jesus went into the [Jewish] synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching [the good news about the coming kingdom, verses 14-15] and driving out evil spirits.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsdriving outDemons, Exorcism OfTravelJesus Casting Out DemonsCasting Out Demons

Then a person with an infectious skin disease came to Jesus and, kneeling down before Him, begged Him, saying, "If you want to, you can heal me." [Note: Throughout this narrative the term "heal/healing" is originally "clean/cleansing" because the Jews viewed a person with such a disease as ceremonially "unclean." See Lev. 13:1-3].

Verse ConceptsBeggarsChrist Willing

But Jesus at once drove him out of their presence, and gave him this stringent charge:

Verse ConceptsChrist's Orders

But he went out, and made it public, giving an account of it everywhere, so that Jesus was no longer able to go openly into a town, but was outside in the waste land; and they came to him from every part.

Verse ConceptsUnwise ZealGod's Deed RevealedTemporary Stay In The Wildernesslonliness

After Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, it became known that He was [back] at home [i.e., possibly at the house of Peter and Andrew, where He was staying. See 1:29].

Verse ConceptsIndividuals going homeTelling Of Jesus

Such a large crowd gathered that there wasn't room for them, even in front of the door. Jesus was speaking his message to them

Verse ConceptsPopularityWordsPopularity Of ChristChrist TeachingDisadvantages Of CrowdsNo Room

And as they could not get him near to Jesus, on account of the crowd, they dug through the roof over the spot where He was standing and let the pallet down that the paralyzed man was lying on.

Verse ConceptsRooftopCrowdsHousesRoofBedsThe Act Of OpeningOpening WallsLowering PeopleDisadvantages Of CrowdsUnable To Do Other ThingsBringing Men To Jesus

Then Jesus went out again beside the sea. The whole crowd was coming to Him, and He taught them.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsPopularityPopularity Of ChristSeashoresChrist Teachinglakes

And it came about that he was seated at meat in his house, and a number of tax-farmers and sinners were at table with Jesus and his disciples: for there were a great number of them, and they came after him.

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristGuestsHospitality, Examples OfTax CollectorsServing JesusReclining To EatReceiving Jesus As A GuestJesus Eating

And the scribes and Pharisees seeing him eat with publicans and sinners, said to his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? And Jesus hearing it saith to them-

Verse ConceptsFaultsConfrontationComplaintsStatusTax CollectorsOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About ChristWhy Does Jesus Do This?Finding Fault With Jesus

Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. So they came to Jesus and said, "Why do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples don't fast?"

Verse ConceptsAsceticism, People PracticingPharisees, Beliefs OfDisciples Of John The BaptistCharacteristics Of PhariseesWho Will FastWhy Do People Not Do This?Jesus As A Bridegroom

Jesus was going through the grain fields on a Sabbath, and his disciples began to pick some heads of wheat as they made their way.

Verse ConceptsPlucking OutReapingThe Disciples ActionsOn The Sabbath

And the Pharisees asked Him, "Look, why are they [i.e., Jesus' disciples] doing what is against the law of Moses on the Sabbath day?"

Verse ConceptsComplaintsRitualLegalismPharisees Concerned About ChristThe Sabbath And Christ

"Have you never read," answered Jesus, "what David did when he was in want and hungry, he and his companions--

Verse ConceptsConsecrated BreadReading The Scriptures

Then Jesus entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand.

Verse ConceptsLimbs WitheredDiseased Hands

"Stand out in the middle," Jesus said to the man with the withered hand;

Verse ConceptsLimbs WitheredGet Up!Jesus Healing On Sabbath

So Jesus looked around at them in anger, because He was pained over their stubbornness of mind, and said to the man, "Hold out your hand." And he held it out, and his hand was cured.

Verse ConceptsAngerAttitudes Of StubbornnessAnger, HumanHardness Of HeartHeart, DivineAnger, Justified ExamplesAnger Of Man, RighteousStretching OutChrist SeeingObstinate IndividualsThose Jesus Healed

And the Pharisees immediately went out and conferred with the Herodians against Jesus, plotting how they could kill Him. [Note: These Herodians were members of a political party favoring King Herod]

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristMurderPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristRevenge, Examples OfTrapFalse Teachers, Examples OfJewish SectsChrist Would Be KilledMan's Counselpharisees

So Jesus told his disciples to keep a small boat close by, for fear the crowd should crush him.

Verse ConceptsSeafaringBoatsPressingDisadvantages Of CrowdsDisciples' MovementsPreparing To Travel

Now Jesus went up the mountain and called for those he wanted, and they came to him.

Verse ConceptsAssociationsDrawing Near To ChristChrist SummoningGod's Desires

So he appointed the Twelve--Peter (which was the name that Jesus gave to Simon),

Verse ConceptsPeople Renaming People

and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. Then Jesus went into a house.

Verse ConceptsJudas IscariotJudas Betraying ChristIndividuals going homezealots

And the experts in the law of Moses who had come down from Jerusalem were saying [Note: This followed the incident of Jesus healing a man with an evil spirit. See Matt. 12:22-28], "He has Beelzebub [in him]," and "He is driving out evil spirits by [the power of] the chief of evil spirits."

Verse ConceptsFalse Accusations, Examples OfConfusionFalse GodsBeelzebubPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristPrincesSatan, Kingdom OfUnbelief, As Response To GodUnforgivable SinBlasphemy, Against The Holy SpiritJesus Casting Out DemonsAccused Of Being DemonisedOpposition To Christ From ScribesCasting Out DemonsDemonic Influence

So Jesus called them to him, and answered them in parables: "How can Satan drive out Satan?

Verse ConceptsChrist SummoningJesus Using Parables

Jesus said all this because these experts in the law of Moses had been saying, "He has an evil spirit in him."

Verse ConceptsUnforgivable SinBlasphemy, Against The Holy SpiritAccused Of Being Demonised

Then Jesus' mother and his brothers came. Standing outside, they sent word to him, to summon him.

Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningHalf brothersmomsSiblings

There was a crowd sitting round Jesus, and some of them said to him: "Look, your mother and your brothers are outside, asking for you."

Verse ConceptsCrowds SeekingCrowds Around Jesus

Jesus again began teaching along the shore of the lake [of Galilee]. A huge crowd gathered around Him so that He had to sit in a boat out in the lake [to speak to them], while all the crowd stood on the shore.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsLargenessBoatsSitting To TeachChrist Teachinglakes

And Jesus said, "Whoever has ears to hear with ought to listen [to this] carefully."

Verse ConceptsHearingRevelation, Responses To

And Jesus continued to speak to them, "Do you not know what this parable means? Then how can you understand any of the other parables?

Verse ConceptsCommunicationDo You Understand?Jesus Using Parables

And Jesus said to them: "Is a lamp brought to be put under the corn-measure or under the couch, instead of being put on the lampstand?

Verse ConceptsDisclosuresWeights And Measures, DryZeal, ReligiousParables Of Christ

Take care what you listen to," said Jesus. "The measure you mete will be meted out to you, and more will be added for you.

Verse ConceptsAdding BlessingTaking HeedGood ReboundingThose To Whom God GivesRight MeasuresTreating Othersattentionmeasurement

And Jesus said, "The kingdom of God is like a farmer who scattered seed on the ground,

Verse ConceptsParables Of The KingdomPlanting SeedsFarmingSeedsSowing Seeds

With many other parables like these, Jesus kept speaking his message to them according to their ability to understand.

Verse ConceptsUnderstandingHearing ChristJesus Using Parables

On that day, when evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go across to the other side of the lake."

Verse ConceptsPassing OverEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesCrossing To The Other SideThe Crosslakes

Then Jesus and His disciples [finally] arrived on the other side of the lake [i.e., the east side] in the district of Geresa [Note: Matt. 8:28 says 'Gadara.' Geresa and Gadara were two towns

Verse ConceptsPassing Overlakes

and as soon as Jesus was come out of the ship, he met a demoniack, who came from among the tombs, where he haunted,

Verse ConceptsCemeteryBoatsThose Demonisedmuscles

For Jesus had said to him, Come out of the man, you unclean spirit.

Verse ConceptsJesus Casting Out Demons

And Jesus said, What is your name? And he made answer, My name is Legion, because there are a great number of us.

Verse ConceptsSatanticLonelinessMany Spiritual BeingsDemonspork

and he was very importunate with Jesus not to drive them away from that country.

And the spirits begged Jesus: "Send us into the pigs, that we may take possession of them."

Verse ConceptsBeggarsPigsDemonsThe DevilCasting Out Demons

And Jesus immediately allowed them. And the unclean spirits going out entered into the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep slope, into the sea (about two thousand), and were choked in the sea.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsTwo ThousandGroups RunningDemons EnteringComing Out Of PeopleDeath Of CreaturesOthers Going Down

as he was embarking, the late demoniack desired, that he might be with Jesus.

Verse ConceptsBoatsChrist With People On EarthThose DemonisedDemonic Influence

Howbeit, Jesus would not suffer him but said unto him, "Go home into thine own house and to thy friends, and show them what great things the Lord hath done unto thee, and how he had compassion on thee."

Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofevangelism, kinds ofTestify On God's BehalfExperimental KnowledgeAcknowledging ChristReceiving God's MercyGod's Work In UsFamily And Friends

And a man named Jairus, a leader of a synagogue, came up, and when he saw Jesus he flung himself at His feet

Verse Conceptselders, as community leadersSynagogueSalutationsBowing Before Messiah

But the woman became afraid and trembled with fear, for she knew what had happened to her [i.e., the healing], so she came and fell down in front of Jesus and told Him the whole truth.

Verse ConceptsFear, Of UnknownSelf KnowledgeIndividuals TremblingBowing Before MessiahFear Of Christ

While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the synagogue official's house and said [to the official], "Your daughter is dead; why are you bothering the Teacher any more?"

Verse ConceptsWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsTroubling Individualsharassment

Jesus allowed no one to go further with him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.

Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleExclusionChrist Going With People

When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw mass confusion. People were crying and sobbing loudly.

Verse ConceptsLamentingWeepingExcitementWailing

Taking her hand, Jesus said to her: "Taleitha, koum!"--which means 'little girl, I am speaking to you--Rise!'

Verse ConceptsDead bodiesLanguagesAramaic LanguageTaking By The HandInterpreting LanguageGet Up!

But Jesus strictly ordered them not to let anyone know about this. He also told them to give her something to eat.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTChrist Concealing ThingsPeople Providing Food

Jesus leaving that place, went into his own country, attended by his disciples.

Verse ConceptsDisciples' Movements

And he wondered at the want of faith shown by the people. Jesus went round the villages, one after another, teaching.

Verse ConceptsLack Of FaithPoverty, SpiritualVillagesNot Believing In JesusChrist TeachingsurprisesUnbelief Toward Christ

In the mean time king Herod heard of Jesus, whose name was now celebrated, and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, no wonder then that he works miracles.

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

But when King Herod heard [about Jesus], he said, "John, whom I [had] decapitated, has risen."

Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMartyrdom, Methods OfBeheading

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but all this was to be done, in pursuance of what the prophets had predicted. then all the disciples abandon'd him, and fled.


then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, he has spoke blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? you yourselves have now heard his blasphemy.

saying, we heard him say, "I will pull down this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands."

then said they all, art thou then the son of God? you are in the right, answer'd he, for I am so. upon this they cry'd, what occasion have we for further evidence? for we ourselves have heard enough from his own mouth.

the Jews answered him, we have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he pretended to be the son of God.


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.


and the child grew in stature and in all the improvements of the mind; he was stor'd with wisdom, and was the object of divine favour.

three days after they found him in the temple, sitting near the doctors, attending to them and asking them questions. and all that heard him were astonish'd at his understanding and answers.

in the mean time Jesus increas'd in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.


when Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, woman, behold thy son. then he said to the disciple, behold thy mother. and from that time the disciple took her to his own home.


in the mean time Jesus increas'd in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.


and she shall be deliver'd of a son, to whom you shall give the name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.


The eighth day, when the child was to be circumcised, being come, he was named Jesus, the name, which the angel had given before his conception.


and he bearing his cross, marched out to a place called the skull, which is in the Syriac, Golgotha: where they crucified him,


the son of man does not abstain from eating and drinking, and they cry there's a glutton, and a sot, a friend of publicans and sinners: "but wisdom is justified by her children."


and was transfigured before them; his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was quite chang'd, and his raiment was of a splendid white:


Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil: there having fasted forty days and forty nights, he at length grew hungry.

presently after the spirit convey'd him into the desart. where he continued forty days, being tempted by Satan: and when he was among the wild beasts, angels ministred unto him.

Now Jesus being full of the holy spirit, return'd from Jordan, and was led by the spirit into the desart, being forty days tempted by the devil, without eating any thing all that while: but that time expired, he at last was seiz'd with hunger.


there having fasted forty days and forty nights, he at length grew hungry.


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

In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross. when Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, woman, behold thy son.


and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots,

but Jesus oppos'd, and said, forbear, stop there. and having touch'd his ear, he healed him.


Pilate perceiving he was so far from prevailing, that they were more tumultuous, he took water, and washed his hands before all the people, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: you are answerable for it.

upon this, Pilate propos'd to release him: but the Jews cried out, if you let this man go, you are not Cesar's friend: he that sets up for king, opposes Cesar. Pilate therefore hearing them talk at this rate, order'd Jesus to be brought forth, and then sat down in a place of Mosaic work on his tribunal, in Syriac call'd Gabbatha. it was then about the sixth hour of the day before the sabbath of the passover: and he said to the Jews, behold your king. read more.
but they cried out, away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate said to them, shall I crucify your king? the chief priests answered, we have no king but Cesar. upon which he delivered him up to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took Jesus and led him away.


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

In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross. when Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, woman, behold thy son.


and being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was like grumes of blood falling to the ground.


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


is not this the carpenter's son? is not Mary his mother? and James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas, are they not his brothers?

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.

but other of the apostles saw I none, except James the Lord's brother.


At their departure from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. and there were two blind men sitting by the way-side, who hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David." and the people reprimanded them, to make them hold their tongue: but they bawl'd out the more, have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. read more.
then Jesus stood still, and calling them, said, what would ye have me do for you? they said to him, grant Lord that we may have sight. Jesus then having compassion on them, touched their eyes: and immediately they had their sight, and they followed him.

At length they came to Jericho, and as he was leaving Jericho, accompanied by his disciples, and a great number of people, a blind man called Bartimeus sat begging in the high-way.

As they were near Jericho, a blind man happen'd to sit begging by the road,


and she shall be deliver'd of a son, to whom you shall give the name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.


Then one of the twelve, Judas Iscariot by name, went to the chief priests, and said, what will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you? and they promised him thirty pieces of silver. from which time he watched a favourable opportunity to deliver him.

At the same time, Judas who had betrayed him, finding that he was condemned, repented, and carried back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and senators, saying, I have sinned in betraying the blood of the innocent: and they said, what is it to us? you must look to that. then throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed, and went and hanged himself.

Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, in order to betray him to them. they were glad to hear him, and promis'd to give him money. upon which he contriv'd the most favourable occasion to betray him.

And before he had done speaking, Judas one of the twelve appear'd, with a numerous retinue, arm'd with swords and staves, being sent by the chief priests and elders of the people. now he that was to betray him, gave them this signal, the person I shall kiss, is the very man, be sure to secure him. and immediately advancing to Jesus, he said, master, I salute you, and kissed him. read more.
Jesus said to him, friend, what are you come about? when the others advancing, seized upon Jesus, and secur'd him.

Now the feast of unleaven'd bread, which is call'd the passover, being nigh, the chief priests consulted with the Scribes, how they might put Jesus to death; for they were afraid of the people. now satan had inspired Judas surnam'd Iscariot, one of the twelve, what to do. read more.
accordingly he went and conferr'd with the chief priests and officers of the temple, about the method of seizing him. they were pleas'd with his proposal, and agreed to give him a certain sum. Judas accepted the bargain, and sought an opportunity to secure him, without alarming the people.

Jesus answered them, have I not chosen you all twelve, and yet one of you is an avowed enemy? meaning Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that would betray him, altho' he was one of the twelve.

Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus perceiving that his hour was come, when he was to pass out of this world, and go to the father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. while they were at supper, (the devil having now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him) Jesus,

When Jesus had spoken these words, he pass'd with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into which he entred with them. now Judas, who was to betray him, knew the place: for Jesus and his disciples had frequently assembled there. Judas then having got a company of soldiers, and officers, by order of the chief priests and Pharisees, came thither with lanterns, torches, and with arms. read more.
but Jesus who knew every thing that should happen to him, advanc'd, and said to them, who do you look for? they answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. I am he, said Jesus. and Judas who was to betray him, was also with them.

All of a sudden, while he was yet speaking, appear'd Judas, one of the twelve, attended by a great number of people with swords and clubs, who were sent by the chief priests, the Scribes, and rulers. now he that betrayed him, had given them this signal, you will see me salute one with a kiss, that's he: seize him, and don't let him escape. then advancing, he went directly up to him, saying, master, master, and kissed him.

Before he had done speaking, the company appears, Judas one of the twelve marching in front, who advanc'd to Jesus to give him a kiss. but Jesus said to him, Judas is it thus you betray the son of man, with a kiss? they who were about him seeing what would happen, said to him, shall we smite with the sword?

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now Judas, who was to betray him, knew the place: for Jesus and his disciples had frequently assembled there. Judas then having got a company of soldiers, and officers, by order of the chief priests and Pharisees, came thither with lanterns, torches, and with arms. but Jesus who knew every thing that should happen to him, advanc'd, and said to them, who do you look for? read more.
they answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. I am he, said Jesus. and Judas who was to betray him, was also with them.

and said, men and brethren, the prediction which the holy ghost made, by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was guide to those that seiz'd Jesus, must have been accomplished. he was of our number, and shared in the functions of this ministry. but after he had purchased a field with the reward of his iniquity, he fell down, his belly burst, and all his bowels gushed out: read more.
a fact so generally known to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that they called the field in their tongue, Aceldema, that is to say, the field of blood. for it is written in the book of psalms, "let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein:" and "let another take possession of his charge." wherefore of those who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus convers'd among us, from his baptism by John, to the day of his assumption, we should chuse one to be a witness with us of his resurrection. accordingly they presented two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was sirnamed Justus, and Matthias. and they prayed, saying, "thou Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show us which of these two thou hast chosen, that he may be admitted to this apostolick ministry which Judas abandoned, to go to his own place."


Then the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them:

then he gave them this answer, go, and tell John what you have seen, and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are healed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the gospel is proclaim'd to the poor.

the blind recover their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

insomuch that the people wondred when they perceived the dumb to speak, the maimed to be heal'd, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.


and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots,

but Jesus oppos'd, and said, forbear, stop there. and having touch'd his ear, he healed him.


when Joseph and his mother saw him, great was their surprize: and his mother said to him, son, why did you leave us thus? your father and I have been looking for you with great concern. Jesus replied, why were ye so sollicitous about me? don't you know that 'tis my business to be in my father's house? but they did not comprehend the meaning of that expression. read more.
However Jesus went down with them to Nazareth, and was subject to them: and his mother kept all these things in her heart.


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

In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross. when Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, woman, behold thy son.


and she shall be deliver'd of a son, to whom you shall give the name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.


Jesus said to them, my meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done."

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

I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

not that he has any thing against me, but that the world may know that I love the father, by my executing the commands which my father gave me: arise, let us go hence.

Of my self I can do nothing: according to my instructions I judge: and my judgment is just; because I do not consult my own will, but the will of the father who hath sent me.

who was faithful to him that constituted him such, as Moses likewise was faithful in all his administration of God's house.

for I have not spoken for my self; but the father who sent me, he commission'd me, what I should teach, and what I should speak. and I know that it is a commission of eternal life: whatever therefore I say, I deliver just as the father directed me.

again, he went away the second time, and prayed thus, "O my father, if I cannot avoid drinking this cup, thy will be done."

and Jesus answer'd, Let it be so for the present, for it becometh us to do whatever is right. then John consented.

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but he answered them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of:


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


Now the chief priests, the senators and the whole council, endeavour'd to get false evidence against Jesus, that he might be condemn'd to die.

there were indeed several, who depos'd what was false against him: besides, what they deposed was insufficient. at last there appear'd some, who gave in false evidence against him,


Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done."

One day having retired alone to prayer, he came to his disciples, and ask'd them, saying, whom do the people judge me to be?

and when he had dismiss'd them, he retired by himself to a mountain to pray: where he stay'd all alone till the latter part of the evening.

as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was quite chang'd, and his raiment was of a splendid white:

On the morrow rising up, while it was yet dark, he went out, and retired into a solitary place, where he prayed.

After this, Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemani, and said to the disciples, stay here, while I go there and pray.


and being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was like grumes of blood falling to the ground.


And before he had done speaking, Judas one of the twelve appear'd, with a numerous retinue, arm'd with swords and staves, being sent by the chief priests and elders of the people. now he that was to betray him, gave them this signal, the person I shall kiss, is the very man, be sure to secure him. and immediately advancing to Jesus, he said, master, I salute you, and kissed him. read more.
Jesus said to him, friend, what are you come about? when the others advancing, seized upon Jesus, and secur'd him. At which, one of Jesus's company laying his hand upon his sword, drew it, and striking at a servant of the high priest's, took off his ear. but Jesus said to him, put up your sword in its place: for all that take to the sword, shall perish by the sword. do you think my father, if I should now desire it of him, would not instantly send me more than twelve legions of angels? but how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, which say, that thus it must happen? At the same time Jesus said to the company, you come to apprehend me with swords and clubs, as if in pursuit of a robber; I was every day with you teaching in the temple, and ye did not then seize upon me. but all this was to be done, in pursuance of what the prophets had predicted. then all the disciples abandon'd him, and fled. And they that had apprehended Jesus, led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the Scribes and the senators were assembled. but Peter followed him at a distance to the high priest's palace, and going in, he sat with the officers to see the event. Now the chief priests, the senators and the whole council, endeavour'd to get false evidence against Jesus, that he might be condemn'd to die. but they found none: and though many false witnesses came, it was not found sufficient. at last there came two false witnesses, who charg'd him with saying, "I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days." and the high priest arose, and said to him, have you nothing in answer to that charge they bring against you? but Jesus made no reply. and the high priest said to him, I conjure thee by the living God, to tell us, are you the Christ the son of God? Jesus reply'd, I am: moreover I declare to you, within a while ye shall see the son of man sitting on the right hand of God, and coming on the clouds of heaven. then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, he has spoke blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? you yourselves have now heard his blasphemy. what is your opinion? they reply'd, he deserves to die. then they spit in his face, some beat him on the head, others slapt him on the cheeks, crying now Christ divine, who 't is that struck you? In the mean time Peter was sitting without in the court: and a servant maid came to him, and said, you likewise was one of Jesus the Galilean's comrades. but he denied it before them all, saying, I know nothing of the matter. and when he was going out at the porch, another maid saw him, and said to those that were by, this fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. but he denied it again, and swore I don't know the man. soon after they that stood by coming up, said to Peter, certainly you are one of them, for thy speech bewrays thee. then he fell to solemn imprecations, and swore, "I don't know the man." and immediately the cock crew: when Peter remembred what Jesus had said to him, "before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice." and he went out, and wept bitterly.

All of a sudden, while he was yet speaking, appear'd Judas, one of the twelve, attended by a great number of people with swords and clubs, who were sent by the chief priests, the Scribes, and rulers. now he that betrayed him, had given them this signal, you will see me salute one with a kiss, that's he: seize him, and don't let him escape. then advancing, he went directly up to him, saying, master, master, and kissed him. read more.
and they violently laid hands on him and secured him. but one of those that stood by, drew his sword against a servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear. but Jesus addressing himself to them, said, why do you come with swords and clubs against me, as if you were to apprehend some robber? I was daily among you, teaching in the temple, and you did not then seize upon me. but the scriptures are thereby accomplished. then all his disciples abandon'd him and fled. But a certain youth, that was stript to his inmost vest, followed him, and was seized by the soldiers. but he slipt from his vest, and fled away naked. Jesus they led away to the high priest's, where all the chief priests, the rulers and Scribes, were assembled. Peter followed at a distance, even into the palace of the high priest: where he sat down among the servants to warm himself at the fire. Now the chief priests, and the whole council endeavour'd to get evidence against Jesus, to condemn him to die; but they found none. there were indeed several, who depos'd what was false against him: besides, what they deposed was insufficient. at last there appear'd some, who gave in false evidence against him, saying, we heard him say, "I will pull down this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands." but neither did this evidence appear sufficient. then the high priest rising up in the midst of the assembly, ask'd Jesus, saying, have you nothing to plead for your self? what say you to the evidence they give against you? but Jesus remain'd silent, and gave no answer. then the high priest asked him again, and said to him, art thou the Christ, the son of the most High? and Jesus answered, I AM. and ye shall see the son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. then the high priest rent his robes, and said to the council, what occasion is there for any more witnesses? you have heard the blasphemy, what is your opinion? and they all pronounc'd, that he deserved to die. then some began to spit on him, others cover'd his face and struck him on the head, crying out, divine, who it is. and the domestics slapt him on the cheeks. In the mean time Peter was in the entry of the hall, where one of the maids belonging to the high priest came: and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked earnestly upon him, and said, you too was with Jesus the Nazarene. 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. the maid saw him a second time, and said to the standers-by, this is one of them: but he denied it again. a little time after, they that stood by, still urg'd Peter, saying, you are certainly one of his disciples, for your speech shows you to be a Galilean. but he fell a cursing, and swore, I don't know the man you mention, and the cock crowed for the second time. then Peter calling to mind that expression of Jesus, "before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice," he cover'd his head and wept.

Before he had done speaking, the company appears, Judas one of the twelve marching in front, who advanc'd to Jesus to give him a kiss. but Jesus said to him, Judas is it thus you betray the son of man, with a kiss? they who were about him seeing what would happen, said to him, shall we smite with the sword? read more.
and one of them struck a servant of the high priest, and slash'd off his right ear. but Jesus oppos'd, and said, forbear, stop there. and having touch'd his ear, he healed him. then said Jesus to the chief priests, the officers of the temple, and the rulers, who were come to take him, are you come here with swords and staves as in pursuit of a robber? I was daily with you in the temple, and you never offer'd to seize me: but now you have your hour, and the prince of darkness his day. Then they seized him and carried him away to the high priest's house, and Peter followed at a distance. now as they had made a fire in the middle of the hall, and people were sitting all round it, Peter too sat down among them. but one of the servants seeing him by the fire, star'd him in the face, and said, this man was with him too. but he renounc'd Jesus, saying, woman, I don't know him. a little while after another seeing him, said, you are even one of them. but Peter said to him, man, I am not. about an hour after another confidently affirm'd, saying, this fellow was certainly with him; for he too is a Galilean. Peter reply'd, man, I don't know what you would say, and immediately while he was yet speaking, the cock crew. whereupon the Lord turned about, and look'd upon Peter. then Peter remembred what the Lord had said to him, "before the cock-crowing you shall deny me thrice." and Peter went out, and wept bitterly. In the mean time, they who held Jesus, treated him with insults and buffoonry. they made him blind-fold, they slapt him on the face, and cry'd out, divine who it was that smote thee. and besides all this, they loaded him with the most impious invectives. As soon as it was day, the rulers of the people, the chief priests and the Scribes being assembled, they order'd him to be brought before their council, and said to him, if you are the Christ, say so. but he answer'd, if I should tell you so, you will not believe it. and if I should argue it with you, you will neither answer me, nor let me go. but in a little time the son of man shall be seated on the powerful right hand of God. then said they all, art thou then the son of God? you are in the right, answer'd he, for I am so. upon this they cry'd, what occasion have we for further evidence? for we ourselves have heard enough from his own mouth.

Judas then having got a company of soldiers, and officers, by order of the chief priests and Pharisees, came thither with lanterns, torches, and with arms. but Jesus who knew every thing that should happen to him, advanc'd, and said to them, who do you look for? they answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. I am he, said Jesus. and Judas who was to betray him, was also with them. read more.
upon Jesus his saying to them, I am he, they fell backward to the ground. then he asked them again, who do you look for? and they said, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he. "if therefore it is me you look for, let these go their way." so that what he said was accomplished, "of those which thou gavest me, have I lost none." but Simon Peter drew his sword, and struck off the right ear of Malchus, a servant belonging to the high priest. then said Jesus to Peter, sheath thy sword: the cup which my father hath given me, shall I not drink it? Then the soldiers, the captain, and the officers of the Jews seized on Jesus, and having bound him, they brought him first to Annas; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest at that time: the same Caiaphas, who in council told the Jews, "it was expedient that one man should die for the people." Simon Peter followed Jesus, with another disciple, who being known to the high priest, was admitted into his palace at the same time with Jesus, whilst Peter stood without at the door. but that other disciple, who was known to the high priest went out, and spoke to her that kept the door, who let Peter in. then said the damsel, that kept the door, to Peter, are you also one of this man's disciples? I am not, said he. now the servants and officers that were there, had made a coal-fire, for it was cold, to warm themselves: and Peter stood warming himself among them. In the mean time, the high priest having question'd Jesus about his disciples, and his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spoke openly to the world; I was continually teaching in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither all the Jews resort, and in secret have I said nothing. why do you question me? ask those who heard me, what discourse I had with them: they know very well what I said. Upon his expressing himself thus, one of the officers there present, struck Jesus on the face, saying, answerest thou the high priest so? Jesus replied, if I have said any thing injurious, show then wherein; but if I said right, why do you smite me? now Annas had sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest. as Simon Peter then stood there warming himself: they said to him, art not thou also one of his disciples? which he denied, and said, I am not. one of the servants of the high priest, kinsman to him whose ear Peter struck off, said, did not I see thee in the garden with him? but Peter denied this too, and immediately the cock crew. Then they led Jesus early in the morning from Caiaphas, to the Pretorium: but the Jews themselves did not enter into the Pretorium, lest they should be defiled: and so not be in a condition to eat the passover. Pilate therefore went out to them, and said, what crime do you object to this man? they answered him, if he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him to you. Pilate then said to them, take him your selves, and judge him according to your law. but the Jews said to him, it is not lawful for us to put any man to death. so that what Jesus had said, to signify the death he should die, was actually accomplished. Then Pilate entred into the Pretorium, and addressing himself to Jesus, said to him, are not you the king of the Jews? Jesus answered him, is it your opinion that I am, or did others give it you as theirs? Pilate answered, am I a Jew? your own nation, and the chief priests have delivered thee up to me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered, my kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, I should have had my guards to prevent my falling into the hands of the Jews: whereas my kingdom is of another nature. upon this Pilate said to him, you are then a king? Jesus answered, you say right, for I am a king. to this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, to persuade mankind of the truth. every one that loves truth is observant of my directions. what is truth? said Pilate. and upon saying this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, I don't find he is guilty of any crime. but as it is customary with you to get me to discharge some prisoner at the time of the passover, would you have me release the king of the Jews? upon which they all cried out again: not him, but Barabbas. now Barabbas was a robber.


one Zaccheus, a rich man, and collector-general of the customs, was very desirous to see the person of Jesus, but could not for the crowd, he being of a low stature. so he ran before, and climb'd up a mulberry-tree to view him; for he was to pass that way. read more.
as soon as Jesus came at the place, he look'd up, and seeing him, Zaccheus, said he, make haste down; for I intend to dine at your house to-day. so down he came in great haste, and gave Jesus a joyful reception. upon seeing this, they all murmur'd, saying, he is going to be treated by a dissolute person. but Zaccheus address'd himself to Jesus, and said, Lord, half my estate I give to the poor; and if I have wrong'd any man, I will give him four times the value. then said Jesus, speaking of him, this day is salvation come to this family, since he is now become a true son of Abraham. for the son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost.


Now the chief priests, the senators and the whole council, endeavour'd to get false evidence against Jesus, that he might be condemn'd to die.


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


At his departure thence, he went into their synagogue. where they brought a man with a withered hand: and asked him this insnaring question, is it lawful to heal on the sabbath-day? and he answer'd, which of you all that should have one of his sheep fall into a pit on the sabbath-day, would not bestir himself, and lift it out? read more.
is not a man of much greater consequence than a sheep? how lawful then is it to do good offices on the sabbath-day? then saith he to the man, stretch out thy hand: and be stretched it out; and it was made as sound as the other.

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. Jesus seeing her, called her to him, and said, woman you are freed from your disorder. then he laid his hands upon her: and instantly she stood upright, and glorified God. read more.
but the ruler of the synagogue being highly incensed at Jesus's healing on the sabbath-day, said to the people, there are six days for work, you should come therefore for cure on those days, and not on the sabbath.