"the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

There was a rich man, who used to dress in purple and fine linnen, and pass his days in pomp and luxury.

that you may have a distinct view of those things about which you have been inform'd.

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

Then a doctor of the law stood up to try him, saying, master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

the angel answered her, "the holy spirit shall descend upon thee, and the power of the most high shall over-shadow thee: wherefore thy holy offspring shall be called the son of God.

At that time, Cesar Augustus published an edict, to make a register of the Roman empire.

Again he said: a certain man had two sons;

Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.

One sabbath-day, Jesus went to dine with a Pharisee of the first distinction, where he was strictly observ'd.

being come to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; according to his custom, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and standing up to read,

all went to be registred, every one to his native city.

Another time, as they were on a journey, Jesus enter'd into a village, where a woman, named Martha, entertain'd him at her house.

One day Jesus had been praying in a certain place, and as soon as he had done, one of his disciples said to him, instruct us about prayer, as John the baptist instructed his disciples.

Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged.

After this a great multitude being gather'd about him, he address'd himself to them,

Now Jesus being full of the holy spirit, return'd from Jordan, and was led by the spirit into the desart,

Jesus being invited to dinner at a certain Pharisee's house, he went home with him, and sat down to table.

Whereas several have undertaken to draw up a narrative of those transactions, which pass'd among us;

After this the Lord nominated seventy disciples more, and sent them before by two and two, into all the cities, and towns, where he himself design'd to go.

they had no children, because Elizabeth was steril, and they were both advanced in years.

for the son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost.

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

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they went to the sepulchre with the spices they had provided, accompanied by several others.

But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you:

give and you shall receive: they shall pour into your lap good measure, well pressed, heap'd up, and running over. for in the measure you deal with others, you shall be dealt with yourselves.

and all the congregation of the people stood praying without, at the time of offering incense,

but Jesus answer'd him, who made me a judge, or an arbitrator between you?

now Zachary was to officiate in divine service, in the order of his family,

then he took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, saying, this represents my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me.

Then he propos'd this parable, concerning those who had a great opinion of their own justice, and look'd with contempt upon others.

One day, as the people press'd after him to hear his divine preaching, he came near the lake of Gennesereth,

I tell you, no: and except you repent, you shall all likewise perish.

Zacharias startled at the sight and was seized with fear.

and said, he that can't abandon his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, nay, even his own life, cannot be my disciple.

now the Scribes and Pharisees were upon the watch to see if he would work a cure upon the sabbath-day, and so have matter of accusation against him.

As he was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath-day, a woman was present,

then he said, this is what I told you, while I was yet with you, that what has been written concerning me in the law of Moses, in the prophets, and in the psalms, must be all accomplished.

The same day two of them went to a village named Emmaus, which was distant about threescore furlongs from Jerusalem:

Jesus answer'd, verily I tell you, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.

and according to the custom of distributing the parts, it fell to his lot to burn incense in the sanctuary.

Then one of the company said to him, order my brother to give me my share of our inheritance.

fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.

Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him;

or instead of an egg will he offer him a scorpion?

and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you."

As Jesus was pursuing his journey from Jericho,

Jesus was then about thirty years of age, being, as was suppos'd, the son of Joseph,

he replied, 'tis thus, "thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, with all thy strength, and with all thy understanding; and thy neighbour as thy self."

Then Mary said, "my soul doth magnify the Lord,

and I am going to send you what my father has promis'd you. but continue in the city of Jerusalem, until you shall be endued with power from on high.

At the same time, there were some present, who gave Jesus an account of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

he shall be your joy and transport, and numbers shall rejoice at his birth.

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preach'd in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

In the fifteenth year of the emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea; Herod tetrarch of Gallilee: Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis: and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene:

In that country there were shepherds lying in the open fields, taking their turns to watch the stock in the night;

Then directing himself to his disciples, he said, blessed are ye, that are poor: for the divine kingdom is yours.

I am come to purify the earth with fire, and how do I wish it were already kindled?

In the time of Herod, the king of Judea, there was a certain priest, named Zacharias, of the family of Abia, whose wife; nam'd Elizabeth, was of the race of Aaron:

Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not observe what I say?

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

there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars: and upon the earth distress of nations under confusion, the sea and the waves roaring.

Jesus return'd by the influence of the spirit into Galilee, where his same quickly spread over all the country;

behold my hands, and my feet. for I am bodily present, touch me and consider me; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have:

Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.

I declare unto you, that the people of Sodom shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city.

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

When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,

then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions.

he shall be great, he shall be the son of the most high. the Lord God shall give him the throne of his father David.

Now the time of his assumption drawing nigh, he was fix'd in his resolution to go to Jerusalem:

About eight days after this discourse, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up a mountain to pray.

Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate.

Upon the Pharisees asking him, when the kingdom of God should come, he answer'd them, the kingdom of God is not usher'd in with pomp and exclamations,

then beginning at Moses he explain'd all the passages there, and in all the prophets, which related to himself.

behave to others in the same manner, as you desire they would behave to you.

But his disciples having ask'd him the meaning of this parable;

Now his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the paschal feast.

if ye then, wicked as ye are, know how to give what is proper to your children: how much more shall your heavenly father give the holy spirit to them that ask him?

As Jesus was going to Jerusalem, he happen'd to pass between Samaria and Galilee.

After this he assembled the twelve apostles, and gave them authority over all sorts of demons, and the power of curing all diseases:

for nothing is impossible to God."

While they were thus talking, Jesus himself appear'd in the midst of them, and said to them, peace be with you.

I tell you likewise, ask, and it shall be given: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.

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

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

every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be level'd: the crooked shall be made strait, and the rough ways shall be made smooth,

for the Lord Messiah your saviour is this day born, in the city of David:

but another came and said, Lord, here's your money, which I laid up safe in a napkin.

where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured.

After this Jesus went about, preaching to every city and village, proclaiming the reign of the Messias, attended by his twelve apostles,

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.

thus it is written, and thus it behov'd Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

Then a person of distinction ask'd him this question, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?

I have authoriz'd you to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and triumph over all the power of the enemy; so that nothing shall be capable of doing you any mischief.

don't judge others, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven.

The day following, he went into a city called Nain, accompanied by many of his disciples, and a great crowd of people.

About that time, Jesus retired to a mountain to pray, and spent the whole night in an oratory.

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

but as he knew their thoughts, he said to the man, whose hand was paralytic, rise up, and stand there in the middle. and he arose, and stood before him.

But Zacharias said to the angel, by what sign shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife is of a great age.

to which Jesus answered, a certain man, as he was going from Jerusalem to Jericho, fell among thieves, who stripp'd him, and beat him, then march'd off leaving him half dead.

but the angel said to them, be not afraid, I am only come to bring you great news, which will be matter of joy to you and to the whole world.

you shall be now pregnant, and be delivered of a son, whom you shall name JESUS.

Soon after this, Mary departed, and made an expeditious journey to a city of Juda, in the mountains:

by the destructive sword shall they fall, and be led into captivity among all nations: and Jerusalem shall be kept waste by the nations, as long as those nations shall subsist.

After this discourse, Jesus pursued his journey towards Jerusalem.

he said therefore to them, when ye pray, say, "our father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. thy kingdom come. thy will be done, on earth, as in heaven.

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.

and the holy spirit descended upon him in a corporeal form like a dove. and a voice came from heaven, which said, thou art my beloved son, in thee I am well pleased.

whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes. for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand.

for though I am subject to authority, I have soldiers under me: I bid one go, and he goes: I bid another come, and he comes: I bid my servant do this, and he does it."

In the mean time the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wonder'd at his tarrying so long in the temple.

"blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he hath regarded and wrought a deliverance for his people:

therefore Tyre and Sidon shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than you.

"glory to God in the heavens, and to men on earth felicity in the divine favour."

he shall convert many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

for he would have been contented to have liv'd upon the carruways, with which they usually fed the swine: but nobody would supply him.

whoever repudiates his wife, and marries another, is an adulterer. and he that marries her, that is repudiated by her husband, is an adulterer.

upon which he said to them, I beheld satan falling, like lightning, from heaven.

At length the time appointed by the law of Moses for the purification of women being accomplish'd, they carried the infant to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, according as his law directs,

he address'd himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water; but there is one coming, who is superiour to me, whose shoes I am unworthy to untie: he shall baptize you with the holy spirit, under the appearance of fire.

but the Publican, who stood a good way lower, not daring to lift up even his eyes to heaven, only smote his breast, and said, O God, be merciful to me, who am a sinner.

and after supper he likewise gave the cup, saying, this cup is the new testament sealed by my blood, which is shed for you.

Then they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which lies opposite to Galilee.

Now when you shall see Jerusalem invested by an army, then be assured that the desolation of it is nigh.

At length he came down the hill with them, and stayed with the rest of his disciples in the plain, where a great multitude of people from all Judea, from Jerusalem, and the maritime country of Tyre and Sidon, came to hear him, and to have their diseases cured.

as see here! or see there! for even now the kingdom of God is commenc'd among you.

the angel, upon his arrival, said to her; "Hail, favorite of heaven, the Lord is with thee: thou happiest of thy sex."

The hour of eating being come, he, and the twelve apostles sat down to table.

the same thing shall happen in the son of man's time as did in Noah's days.

Their attention being raised by this, Jesus pursued his discourse with a parable, occasion'd by their thinking, that, because he was advanc'd so nigh to Jerusalem, the kingdom of God would immediately commence.

then Jesus said to them, how stupidly incredulous are you not to believe things that have been all predicted by the prophets!

is no body return'd to glorify God, but this alien only?

as he drew nigh, he beheld the city, and bewail'd its fate,

if therefore you will worship me, they shall be all your own.

but the angel said to her, "Mary, be not afraid: for you are the object of divine favour.

At length the seventy return'd with great joy, saying, Lord, even the demons have been made subject to us by virtue of your name.

at length the beggar died: and was conveyed by the angels to Abraham's bower. the rich man died too, and was buried.

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.

set a guard upon yourselves, that ye be not stupified by surfeiting and drunkenness, or by the disquietudes of this life, and so that day come upon you with a surprize.

and being brought to bed of her first born, she swathed him, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

but now, said he, let him that hath a purse, and a bag, take them both; and he that has no sword, let him sell his garment to buy one.

but as for you, love your enemies, do good, and lend without expecting any advantage from it: so shall your reward be great, in acting like the children of the most high: for he is kind to the most ungrateful wretches.

take care of your conduct. if your brother offend you, rebuke him, and if he repent, forgive him.

to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful.

When he had finished this discourse to the populous audience, he entred into Capernaum,

At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy.

according as they were delivered to us by persons, who were all along eye-witnesses, and had a share in the transactions themselves:

He that is faithful in a small trust, will be faithful in a greater: and he that is unfaithful in a little, will be unfaithful in much.

Let your loins be girt, and your lamps burning:

Then said Mary to the angel, what shall this be without any intercourse with man?

then he open'd their minds to make them understand the scriptures, and said to them,

Jesus answer'd, by divine assistance men may do that which would be otherwise impossible.

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?

be therefore upon your guard, be constant in prayer, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all those future ills, and be able to stand in the presence of the son of God.

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."

a servant cannot serve two masters: for either he will neglect the one, and attend the other; or he will be attached to the first, and misbehave to the last. you cannot serve God and mammon.

Wherefore (said he to his disciples,) be not sollicitous for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on.

the law and the prophets were the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.

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.

After this Jesus left the place, and seeing a publican named Levi, sitting at the custom-house, he said to him, follow me.

Then said Jesus to his disciples, it is impossible but that discouragements should come: but wo to him, who is the occasion of them.

I tell you, that there shall likewise be greater joy in heaven for one sinner that repents, than for ninety nine just persons, that need no repentance.

and he said to him, rise, go your way, your faith has sav'd you.

Now there had been a dispute among the disciples, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

and he said to them, the harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few: intreat therefore the Lord of the harvest to send forth labourers into his harvest.

then said Jesus to them, I will ask you one question, which is the most allowable on the sabbath-day, to do good, or to neglect it? to save a man's life, or to let him perish?

you know the commandments, "do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honour thy father and mother."

The same day Jesus went on board a vessel with his disciples, and said to them, let us pass over to the other side of the lake: and so they put off to sea.

and being in the infernal regions of torments, he lift up his eyes, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bower.

As they were conducting him to execution, they seiz'd upon one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming to town, and oblig'd him to carry the cross after Jesus,

accordingly, when they came to the place call'd Calvary, they crucified him there, and the two malefactors; the one at his right, the other at his left.

he shall appear as a divine messenger. he shall drink neither wine, nor any other strong liquor: he shall be filled with the holy spirit, even from his infancy:

others, to try him, desir'd he would show some miraculous sign in the heaven.

and he shall march before him, in the spirit and power of Elias, to reconcile parents and children together, and the unruly to the practice of justice, that the people may be duly dispos'd to receive the Lord.

I tell you, he will speedily avenge them. however, when the son of man comes, how few of the faithful will he find in the land?

Now one of the malefactors, that was crucified with him, impiously said, if thou art the Christ, save thy self, and us.

And as they were presenting children to him, for the imposition of hands, his disciples observing it, rebuk'd those that brought them.

he that adheres to you, adheres to me; he that rejects you, rejects me: and he that rejects me, rejecteth him that sent me.

At another time, as he was teaching, it happened that some Pharisees, and doctors of the law were sitting by, who came from the several towns of Galilee and Judea, and from Jerusalem: when the power of the Lord appear'd in their relief.

but Jesus answered him, it is written, "man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God appoints."

One of the company hearing that, said to him, happy is he that shall be entertain'd in the kingdom of God.

but the servant, who knows his master's will, and prepares not himself, nor executes his orders, shall receive many stripes.

There was likewise one Anna a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was of a great age, and had liv'd in a married state but seven years ever since she was a virgin:

As Jesus was observing the rich casting their offerings into the treasury,

Upon this, they said to one another, to what ardor did not our affections rise, while he talk'd with us by the way, and while he expounded to us the scriptures?

As for you, my friends, be not afraid of those, who can kill the body, and after that can effect nothing more.

Then he went out, and retired as usual to the mountain of olives, where his disciples followed him.

In the mean time thousands of people being gather'd about him, so as to trample upon one another, he first address'd himself thus to his disciples, beware of the corrupt doctrine of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

a good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces what is good: and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart produces what is evil: for 'tis from the abundance of the heart, that the mouth speaketh.

for who of you would resolve to build a tower, without taking the trouble first of all to compute the expence, and whether he is able to finish it?

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

heaven and earth shall fail sooner than my predictions shall fail.

On the second-prime sabbath, as Jesus was passing through the corn-fields, his disciples happen'd to pluck the ears, and rubbing out the corn with their hands began to eat.

Then he said to them, suppose any of you should go to his friend at midnight; and say to him, friend, lend me three loaves:

The Apostles having said to the Lord, increase our faith, he answer'd them,

in like manner every one of you must count upon renouncing all that he has, otherwise he cannot be my disciple.

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.

however, let not this be the matter of your rejoicing, that the spirits are subject to you: but rejoice, that you have a title to the joys of heaven.

but when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; for he intimated it to them by signs, and continued dumb.

to which Jesus replied, thou hypocrite, who is there among you that scruples to untie his ox or his ass, and lead him from the stall to water on the sabbath-day?

in order to be registred with Mary, his espoused wife, who was then big with child.

At length he led them out as far as Bethany; and stretching out his hands, he gave them his benediction.

and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop?

At another time, as they were walking in the road, a man said to him, I will be your follower, wherever you go.

for I was in fear of you, knowing you to be a hard master, who exact what you never gave, and reap where you have never sown.

then said Mary, "behold the servant of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word." upon which the angel disappeared.

Jesus answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in the kingdom of God.

and the time of his officiating being ended, he departed to his own house.

About the sixth hour, it was dark all over the land till the ninth hour.

son of Cainan, son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, the son of God.

but Jesus called the children to him, and said to his disciples, let the children come to me, without any hindrance, for they who belong to the kingdom of God, must be like them.

he said to them, I must likewise proclaim the kingdom of God in other cities; for to that end am I sent.

then the devil took him to the top of a high mountain, and in an instant represented to him all the kingdoms of the world.

then said he to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you enter into your kingdom.

he said therefore to the people that crowded to be baptized by him, ye brood of vipers, who has prompted you to flee from approaching wrath?

it is the Lord, said she, who has thus favour'd me, at the time when he took care to remove the reproach I was under among men.

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.

but he being desirous to clear himself, said to Jesus, but what is meant by our neighbour?

no sooner had Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, but the babe leap'd within her:

as for those enemies of mine, who would not have me for their king, bring them here, and slay them in my presence.

As the people were in suspence, every man imagining in his own mind that John might be the Messiah;

wo to them that are with child, or to them that give suck in those days: for this will be a region of great distress, and wrath will pour down upon this people.

and thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to the sky, shall be plung'd into an abyss.

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

The day of unleaven'd bread being come, when the paschal-lamb was to be sacrific'd,

and all men shall behold the divine saviour."

yet heaven and earth may sooner pass away, than any part of the law be unaccomplish'd.

Now the feast of unleaven'd bread, which is call'd the passover,

next, the devil brought him to Jerusalem, and setting him on the battlements of the temple, said to him, if you be the son of God, throw your self down from this height,

Afterwards he pass'd thro' several citys and villages, where he taught the people, on his journey to Jerusalem.

The Apostles, upon their return to Jesus, acquainted him with what they had done. and taking them with him, he retired into a desart place over-against the city of Bethsaida:

it were better for him that a milstone were hang'd about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should occasion any innocent person to relapse.

moreover I declare unto you, whoever shall acknowledge me before men, him shall the son of man also own before the angels of God.

even so, I assure you, the angels in heaven rejoice, when any one sinner becomes a penitent.

sell your possessions and give alms. lay up for yourselves a stock not subject to decay, a treasure in the heavens that will never fail, where no thief can approach, nor moth can spoil.

At another time Jesus was casting out a demon, that was dumb: and as soon as the demon was gone out, the dumb man spoke: and the people wondred.

and several women, who had been delivered from evil spirits and cured of their diseases: particularly Mary Magdalene, who had been dispossess'd of seven demons:

so they made a signal to their partners in the other ship to come and help them. accordingly they came, and loaded both the boats so with fish that they began to sink.

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those, who are sent unto thee: how often would I have gather'd thy children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and ye would not?"

As he was going to one of the cities in that country, a man cover'd all over with leprosy happen'd to meet Jesus, and prostrating himself before him, thus address'd him, Lord, if you will, you can cure me.

Jesus replied, why were ye so sollicitous about me? don't you know that 'tis my business to be in my father's house?

As the day began to decline, the twelve came to him, and said, dismiss the multitude, that they may go to the nearest towns and villages for lodging and provisions: for here we are in a desart place.

Some time after, Elizabeth his wife was pregnant, and went into retirement for five months.

for whoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my doctrine, of him shall the son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in the glory of his father, and of the holy angels.

At the same time, some of the Pharisees came to him, and said, get away, retire from hence, for Herod designs to take away your life.

but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren.

they address'd him therefore in this manner; master, we know that what you say and teach is all right. you are not influenc'd by the quality of men, but explain the divine law with sincerity:

so Joseph departed from Nazareth in Galilee, and went into Judea to the city of David, called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and linage of David,

Afterwards Jesus took the twelve aside, and said to them, now we are going to Jerusalem where all that the prophets have writ concerning the son of man shall be accomplished.

Some having said of the temple, that the stone-work was fine, and the furniture magnificent:

At length he went to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath-days.

but he said to them, you pretend to piety before men, which, however they may admire, is an abomination to God, who knows your real temper.

be ye therefore merciful, as your father is merciful.

he undertook to show them, how the passage they had heard, was actually then accomplished.

do you imagine that my coming will produce peace on the earth? I tell you, no; but rather division.

for you assert, that I cast out demons by Beelzebub. but if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast them out? wherefore they shall be your judges.

who of you that has an hundred sheep, will not, upon losing one, leave the ninety nine in the desart, to go after that which is lost, till he finds it?

Afterwards some of the Pharisees, who deny there is any resurrection, accosted him with this question,

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.

and he said to them, do you yourselves give them something to eat. they replied, we can furnish only five loaves and two fishes, unless we go and buy provisions for all this people:

When Elizabeth had gone her full time, she was delivered of a son.

strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for I declare unto you, that many shall try to get in, and shall not be able.

continue in the same house, and eat and drink whatever it affords: for a labourer deserves his wages: therefore don't shift from family to family.

and he that does not bear his cross, and tread in my steps, cannot be my disciple.

or if a woman, that has ten pieces of money, should lose one of them, will she not light a lamp, sweep the house, and carefully search, till she find it?

now the meaning of the parable is this: the seed sown signifies the word of God.

whereupon they fell into a rage, and consulted together, what measures to take against Jesus.

then casting his eyes round the company, he said to the man, stretch out your hand. and he did so: and that hand was as sound as the other.

Abraham replied, if they disregard Moses and the prophets, they will not believe any one, though he rose from the dead.

but I will inform you whom you should fear: fear him, who after he has kill'd, has power to precipitate into hell; yes, I advise you, fear him.

A vast number of people being assembled, and crowding to him from all quarters, he thus address'd himself to them by way of parable.

the master reply'd, go then to the high-ways and by-paths, and compel them to come in, that my house may be full.

At length the whole assembly broke up, and Jesus was conducted to Pilate:

Then he said to the Pharisee, that had invited him, when you give a dinner, or a supper, don't call your friends, or your brethren, or kinsmen, or wealthy neighbours; lest they invite you again, and make you a requital.

then an angel from heaven appear'd to him, and comforted him.

so when you have done all that you were commanded to do, say, we are unprofitable servants; we have only done what was our duty to do.

and they that were sent, being return'd to the house, they found the servant, who had been sick, in good health.

but some of them said, he casteth out demons by Beelzebub the prince of the demons.

for it is written, "he shall charge his angels to watch for your preservation:

accordingly he discharg'd the prisoner they desired, him that was committed for riot and murder; but he abandon'd Jesus to their discretion.

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

this will I do, said he, I will pull down my barns, and build greater: and there I will bestow all my rich product.

but Jesus perceiving their suspicions, said to them, every kingdom divided against itself will soon be desolate: one family divided against another, falls to ruin.

and they drew nigh the village where they were going: and he seemed as if he would have pass'd on further.

for they were about five thousand. but Jesus said to his disciples, make them sit down by fifties in a company.

the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then, which does not produce good fruit, shall be hewn down, and cast into the fire.

at supper-time he sent his servant to tell the guests to come, because every thing was ready.

Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon surnamed the Zelot,

at which all his adversaries were confounded. but the people were highly pleased, at the glorious actions which he perform'd.

as he drew near the gate of the city, there was a dead man just then carrying out to be buried, who was his mother's only son, and she a widow: and many people of the town came with her.

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

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

upon hearing this he was very sad: for he had a large estate.

but he wanted to be fed with the crumbs, that fell from the rich man's table.

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

wicked slave, said he, from your own mouth will I convict thee. "you knew I was a hard master, exacting what I never gave, and reaping where I never sowed:

it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he ask'd blessing: then divided them, and gave them to his disciples to be distributed among the people:

when the Lord saw her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said to her, don't weep.

but they were all of a mind in making some excuse: the first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, which I must needs go and see: therefore pray excuse me.

a certain beggar named Lazarus, was lying at his gate, and tho' cover'd with ulcers, the very dogs came and fawned upon him.

" why then did you not lodge my money in the bank, that on my return I might have drawn it out with interest?

but before this, he must undergo many sufferings, and be rejected by this generation:

and they shall bear you up in their hands, for fear your foot should hit against a stone."

accordingly they ranged them, and made them all sit down.

so if satan be divided against himself, how can his kingdom subsist?

if any one should ask you, why you untie it, let this be your answer, because the Lord has occasion for it.

for he, and all the company were frightned at the draught of fish they had taken:

therefore do you rather seek the kingdom of God, and then all your necessities will be fully supply'd.

Upon which the people asked him, what then shall we do?

consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap: nor have cellar or barn: are not you of much greater value than the fowls?

and tho' they all eat sufficiently, there was a surplusage of twelve baskets full of fragments carried away.

it is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leaven'd.

but they press'd him, saying, stay with us, for it is late and begins to be dark. so he went in to tarry with them.

should we pay tribute to Cesar, or no?

(to whom he gave the name of Peter) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

and when the whole temptation was ended, the devil left him for a time.

the Publicans likewise came to be baptized, and said to him, master, how are we to act?

now if God thus cloaths the flowers, which exist to-day in the field, and to-morrow are thrown into the oven: how much more will he cloath you, O distrustful men?

a certain priest happen'd to be travelling that way, who look'd upon him, and then pass'd on.

then having brought their boats to shore, they left every thing, and followed him.

then advancing, he touch'd the bier, and the bearers standing still, he said, young man, arise, I command you.

Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who prov'd the traitor.

if then you can't effect so small a matter, why are you disquieted about a much longer time?

then he said to his attendants, take the one pound from him, and give it him, that gain'd ten.

then addressing himself to his disciples in particular, he said, happy are they, who see what you see:

so the servant return'd, and related the whole matter to his master, who in resentment said to his servant, go immediately into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring hither the poor, the maimed, the halt, and the blind.

then Jesus stretch'd out his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou cured. and immediately the leprosy disappear'd:

so that all the people strove to touch him: for a divine virtue flowed from him, which healed them all.

for I assure you, that many prophets and princes have desired to see what you now behold, but they never saw it; and to hear what you have heard, which they never did.

the people of Nineve shall rise up in the day of Judgment, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; but now, a greater than Jonas is here.

then the son said to him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and against you, I am no longer worthy to be called your son.

but since you did not abandon me in my trials,

but which of you, with all his disquietude, can add one moment to the period of his life?

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.

again he said, to what shall I compare the kingdom of God?

this man, will they say, began to build, but wanted stock to finish.

for I tell you that not one of those, who were invited, shall taste of my supper.

and the deceased sat up, and began to speak, and Jesus delivered him to his mother.

accordingly they hasted thither, and found Mary and Joseph with the babe lying in the manger.

so not being able to take any advantage from his words, before the people, they said no more, being surpriz'd at his answer.

that the son of man must be deliver'd into the hands of sinful men; be crucified; and the third day rise again.

they answered, some say you are John the Baptist: others, Elias: and others, that you are one of the old prophets appearing again.

but when you enter into any city, and they refuse to entertain you, go through the streets,

his mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation.

when looking upon him more intently, they perceiv'd that it was Jesus. but he vanish'd out of sight.

for he preach'd in their synagogues with universal applause.

Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God!

but Jesus replied, it is said, "thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."

At length he said to his disciples, the time will come, when ye will wish to see the son of man appear, and shall not see him.

all that were present were seized with dread, and glorified God, saying, a great prophet is risen up among us, and God has visited his people.

but if a stronger than he should assault, and overcome him, he will strip him of all his furniture on which he relyed, and divide the plunder.

at that very time, he cured several of their diseases and distempers, dispossessing evil spirits, and restoring sight to many that were blind.

however, Jesus strictly charged them not to say so much to any body; adding,

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

I am no longer worthy to be called your son: treat me as one of your hir'd servants.

take the fatted calf, and kill it: let us eat and be merry:

whatever is now obscure, shall hereafter be made clear; whatever is now conceal'd, shall then be publickly known.

many that were tormented by evil spirits came likewise, and were cured.

in the mean time his fame spread so much the more, and a vast multitude flock'd to hear him, and to be cured of their diseases,

then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself: they all enter in and dwell there, and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first.

for as the lightning flashes from one extremity of the sky to the other, so shall the appearance of the son of man be.

blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall find matter of mirth.

Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation,

for who is greatest, he that sits at table, or he that waits? is it not the person at table? yet I am among you as one that serves.

but Jesus turn'd about and said to them, daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your children.

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.

for take notice, that scripture, "and he was number'd among the transgressors," is yet to be accomplished in my person: and all that relates to me is going to be consummated.

Peter answer'd, Lord, I am ready to accompany you both to prison, and to death.

"every first born male-child shall be consecrated to the Lord."

and he charg'd him not to tell any man: but go, said he, present your self to the priest, and offer what the law requires for your purification, that it may be an evidence to them.

to proclaim the favourable year of the Lord."

but Jesus perceiving their malicious design, said to them, why do you practise upon me?

for the holy spirit shall instruct you on the very occasion, what is proper to be said.

when once the master of the family is enter'd in, and has fastned the door, you will stand without beating at the door, and cry, Lord, Lord, let us in: but he will answer, you are strangers to me.

but having reproved Herod the tetrarch upon account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the mischiefs that Herod had done;

he hath displayed the strength of his arm, and has confounded the proud by the devices of their hearts.

to him it was revealed by the holy spirit, that he should not die till he had seen the Messiah of the Lord.

immediately he started up before them all, took up the bed, where he lay, and went home, glorifying God.

to whom he answered, how does the law run in that case? what do you find?

so some of the company said to him, your mother and brethren are waiting without, desiring to see you.

and all that heard of it, were surprized at what the shepherds related.

he has cast down princes from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree,

but Jesus replied, have you never read what David did, when he and his company were press'd with hunger?

upon this he was full of resentment, and refused to go in: and when his father came out to persuade him, he replied to his father,

another said, I have married a wife: 'tis therefore impossible for me to come.

exact, said he, no more than what the law requires.

many other things he delivered to the people in his exhortations.

the life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

"Blessed mother of the most blessed offspring! what an honour is this, that I should be visited by the mother of our Lord!

when they had seen him, they divulged what the angel had told them concerning this child.

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 the messengers of John were departed, he address'd himself to the people, and said with relation to John, what did you go to see in the desart? a reed shaken with the wind?

I tell you, said he, that to every one who improves, more shall be given: and he that makes no improvement, shall be stript of what he has.

and to offer the sacrifice prescrib'd by the law, which was a pair of turtle-doves, or two young pidgeons.

show me a penny: whose image and inscription is this? they answer'd, Cesar's.

for he shall be delivered to the Gentiles by the Jews, who will treat him with mockery,

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.

how he went into the court of the tabernacle, took and eat the shew-bread, and distributed it likewise to the company, which the law allowed the priests only to eat?

accordingly they came to Jesus, and said, John the Baptist sent us to enquire, if you are he that was to come, or must we look for another?

at length the servant said, sir, your orders have been executed, and still there is room.

whatever you have utter'd in the dark, shall be brought to light: and what you have whisper'd in a closet, shall be proclaim'd upon the house top.

wo unto you that are full: for you shall be in want. wo unto you that indulge in present pleasure: for mourning and sorrow shall attend you.

and his fame spread over all Judea and the neighbouring countrys.

the son of man, said he, may dispense even with the sabbath.

upon which the Scribes and Pharisees objected among themselves, saying, what a man is this to blaspheme thus? who can forgive sins but God alone?

eating and drinking, marriages and matches was the business till the very day that Noah entred into the ark, when the flood came and overwhelm'd them all.

glorifying and praising God, for having heard and seen every thing exactly as the angel inform'd them.

it is like a grain of mustard-seed, which a man took, and sowed in his garden: it grew, and became so large, that the birds of the air built their nests in its boughs.

where entring into the house of Zacharias, she saluted Elizabeth.

go then: I send you as lambs among wolves.

to compleat all the rest, Herod confin'd John in prison.

the almighty hath distinguish'd me by the greatest marks of favour: his name be for ever reverenc'd.

therefore don't be concern'd about what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; but lay aside all your anxiety:

when they shoot out their buds, you know for certain that summer is coming on:

remember Lot's wife.

then the devil said to him; if you are the son of God, command this stone to become bread.

then he closed the book, and returning it to the minister, he sat down: and as the eyes of the whole synagogue were fix'd with attention upon him,

but Jesus said, before the cock proclaims the day, you will thrice deny that ever you knew me.

another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, which I am going to prove: I beg you to excuse me.

no, father Abraham, said he, they will not: but if any of the dead went to them, they will certainly repent.

and he said to them make no provision for your journey: take neither staff, nor sack, nor bread, nor money; and but one coat for each.

Then said Peter, you see that we have left every thing to follow you.

for like a snare, it shall surprize all the inhabitants of the earth.

but the father said to his servants, bring hither the finest robe, and put it on him: put a ring on his finger, and shoes on his feet.

upon which some of the Pharisees said to them, why do you do what is not allowed to be done on the sabbath-day?

then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick.

you have answered well, replied Jesus, do this, and you shall live.

for fear he should be made the jest of every spectator, for laying the foundation, without being able to carry it on.

and sent two of them to Jesus, with this question, are you the Messiah, or must we yet wait for some other?

and calling one of the servants, he ask'd what was the occasion of it,

where a certain centurion had a servant whom he greatly valued, lying sick and ready to die.

by the divine direction he came into the temple, just as the parents of Jesus were bringing in the child to perform what the law required in his behalf.

carry neither purse, nor bag, nor shoes; neither salute any man by the way.

when he was landed, there met him a man, who belong'd to the city Gadara, and had been for a long time possessed by demons. he did not wear any cloaths, nor dwell in any house, but among the tombs.

Then they seized him and carried him away to the high priest's house, and Peter followed at a distance.

upon which the audience said, who then can be saved?

upon seeing Jesus, he set up a great cry, fell down before him, and roar'd out, what business have you with me, Jesus son of the most high God? I beseech you torment me not.

but they were in a consternation and fright, imagining, that they saw a spirit.

for now the time is coming, when it will be said, happy are the barren, and they who never bare, happy the breast, that never gave suck.

but the very day that Lot went out of Sodom, a storm of lightning and thunder fell from heaven and destroy'd them all.

for instance, they brought a man in his bed lying sick of the palsy: and try'd to. bring him directly into his presence.

all the people, even the publicans, upon hearing him, gave glory to God, by receiving the baptism of John;

then let not him that is on the house-top venture down to secure his furniture: and he that is in the field, let him not return back.

but he will answer, I tell you, you are strangers to me: depart from me, ye workers of iniquity.

nay, the very hairs of your head can't fall without being number'd: be not then afraid; there is no comparison between you and sparrows.