Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind.

he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned.

"the time, said he, is accomplish'd, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."

But after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, spreading the good news of the kingdom of the Messiah.

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

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the son of God.

you shall therefore love the lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, to the utmost of your understanding, and all your faculties." this is the first commandment.

for the son of man himself is not come to receive the services of men, but to do them service, and to lay down his life a ransom for many.

Jesus answer'd him, the first of all the commandments is thus deliver'd, "hear, o Israel, the lord our God is the only lord.

Now Jesus being risen early on the first day of the week, he appear'd first to Mary Magdalene, whom he had dispossess'd of seven demons.

When the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, after having bought aromatic drugs to embalm him,

One of the Scribes, that had heard their dispute, observing the propriety of his answers, propos'd this question to him, which is the principal commandment of all?

Some time after he returned to Capernaum; upon the rumour that he was there,

if even thy hand should make thee transgress, saw it off, and cast it away, it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than to have both hands and go into Gehenna, the unextinguishable fire:

When he was set out upon his journey, there met him one, who kneeling down before him, said, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?

therefore whenever you pray, be fully persuaded of obtaining your request, and I assure you it shall be granted, whatever it be.

Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me.

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.

an expression which they dwelt upon, asking one another the meaning of "till he was raised from the dead."

Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe.

adding this observation, "the sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath."

The same day in the evening, he said to them, let us cross over to the other side of the lake.

as to the day and hour, that no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor even the son; but the father only.

Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them.

They arrived then to the other side of the sea, in the country of the Gadarenes.

The Pharisees, and certain Scribes from Jerusalem, came in a body to Jesus;

what advantage is it for a man to gain the whole world with the loss of his life?

From thence Jesus went attended with his disciples to the villages of Cesarea Philippi. and ask'd them by the way, who do they say I am?

and if a woman quits her husband and is married to another, she committeth adultery.

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.

for in the beginning of the world God formed them male and female.

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.

and he will shew you a large upper room ready furnished: there make preparation for us.

and he ask'd them, is it allowed to do good, or to do mischief on the sabbath-days? to save life, or to kill? but they were very silent.

and at the ninth hour Jesus cry'd out with a loud voice, saying, ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTANI, that is, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?

Six days after Jesus took Peter, James and John, and accompanied them up a high mountain in private; and was transfigured in their presence.

When they had been eating, Jesus took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, and said, take it, this represents my body.

At length he began to inform them, that the son of man should suffer many indignities, be rejected by the chief priests, Scribes, and senators, be even put to death, and after three days should rise again.

Now after the Lord had convers'd with them, he was assum'd up to heaven, where he sat on the right hand of God.

some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth, and it soon sprang up, for want of a sufficient depth of earth.

now they that had eaten were four thousand: and then he dismissed them.

for from within, from the heart of man proceed wicked designs, adulteries, fornications, murders; thefts,

Jesus leaving that place, went towards the frontiers of Tyre and Sidon; and entring into a house, desired to let nobody know it; but he could not be conceal'd.

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

only when you are dispos'd to prayer, if you have any cause of complaint against any one, forgive him, that your heavenly father may forgive you your offences.

At length, as Jesus was sitting over-against the treasury, he observed the peoples throwing money into the chest; when many of the rich gave large sums.

whosoever therefore shall be asham'd of me, and of my doctrine in this degenerate and corrupted age, of him likewise shall the son of man be asham'd, when he shall come with the glory of his father, accompanied with holy angels.

but Jesus replied, and said to them, rely upon God.

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

As they came near to Jerusalem, about Bethphage and Bethany, by the mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, and said to them:

Now the apostles met together in a body before Jesus, and gave him a full account, both of what they had done, and what they had taught.

He began again to teach by the sea-side: but there was so great a crowd gathered about him, that he was oblig'd to go into a ship, where he sat down, and stay'd on board while the people stood on the shore.

As soon as they were come to Capernaum, he entred into the synagogue, and it being the sabbath, instructed them.

And there came a leper to him, who fell on his knees, and thus address'd him, "if you will, you can heal me."

accordingly, John baptized in the desart, and preach'd the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.

I declare unto you, said he, that some of you here present shall not die, till they see the kingdom of the Messiah usher'd in with power.

and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the people he had hired, and went after him.

As soon as they were come out of the synagogue, they went with James and John into the house of Simon and Andrew,

I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost.

they shall handle serpents, and if they drink any mortal poison, it shall do them no hurt: they shall lay hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover.

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

for I assuredly tell you, that whoever shall say to this mountain, be removed, and cast into the sea, having no doubt in his mind, but believing what he says shall be effected, what he pronounces shall actually be accomplished.

immediately they quitted their nets, and followed him.

then the Pharisees came and propos'd to him this insnaring question, is it lawful for a man to repudiate his wife?

whoever repudiates his wife and marries another, commits adultery against her:

Within two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread. and the chief priests, with the Scribes, contriv'd how they might seize Jesus by surprize, and put him to death.

Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him, and said, we desire you would grant us what we request.

It is written in the prophet, "behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

now being at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, while he was at table, there came a woman with a viol full of the perfume of spikenard, which was very costly; and she opened the viol, and poured it upon his head.

when they were come, they said to him, master, we know that you are sincere, that you are not influenced by any one, for you have no regard to the person of men: but teach us the way of God according to truth. now should we pay tribute to Cesar, or no? shall we pay, or shall we not pay?

When Jesus had repassed in the vessel to the other side, a crowd of people gathered about him, while he was nigh the sea.

As Jesus was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, see, master, what stone-work, and buildings are here.

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

Now having called the twelve, he sent them out by two and two, giving them power to exorcize spirits:

and as soon as he was got out of the water, he saw the heavens open, and the spirit lighting upon him, like a dove.

Now when you shall see the-abomination of desolation, mentioned by the prophet Daniel, establish'd where it ought not to be (let the reader observe) then let those, who are in Judea, flee to the mountains:

On the first day of unleavened bread, when the paschal lamb is kill'd, his disciples said to him, where would you have us go and prepare for your eating the paschal lamb?

Early in the morning the chief priests, the rulers, and Scribes, even the whole council, after having deliberated together, caus'd Jesus to be bound, then led him away and deliver'd him to Pilate.

Upon this occasion John address'd himself to Jesus, saying, master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, tho' he did not belong to us, for which reason we opposed him.

Jesus departed from thence, and went towards the confines of Judea, thro' the country beyond Jordan: where the people resorting to him again, he renewed his instructions to them as usual.

Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew his brother, casting their net into the sea:

Another time, as he was going through the corn-fields on the sabbath-day, his disciples as they pass'd along began to pluck the ears of corn.

his disciples therefore went away, and being come into the city, they found every thing, as he had told them; and they prepared the paschal lamb.

Again, he said, the state of the gospel is like that of the grain, which a man sows in his land:

At length they started this question, why do the Scribes say, that Elias must first come?

Being arrived at Jerusalem, Jesus went into the temple, and began to turn out those that bought and sold there; he overthrew the table of Money-changers, and the stalls of those that sold doves.

but he that shall blaspheme against the holy Ghost, shall never be pardoned, but shall be obnoxious to eternal punishment.

then Jesus looking upon him with a favourable eye, said, there is one thing still to be done; go, sell all your estate, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Another time he entred into the synagogue, when a man was there who had a withered hand.

Then Jesus address'd himself to them in this parabolical manner. a certain person planted a vineyard, made a fence about it, clear'd the way for a wine-press, built a tower, and committed it to the care of vine-dressers, while he was travelling abroad.

when he had gone a little further, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the bark mending their nets. whereupon he called them:

saying, father, all things are possible to thee, take away this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.

At length they came to a place call'd Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, stay here, whilst I shall be at prayer.

Afterwards Jesus went to Bethsaida, where they presented to him a blind man, whom they entreated Jesus to touch.

as for the disciples, they went and preached the gospel in all parts: the Lord co-operating with them, and confirming their doctrine by the miracles that accompany'd it.

Now after the time of that distress, the sun shall be dark, and the moon shall give no light:

there were likewise several women, who were spectators at a distance: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the minor, and of Joses and Salome:

but if any one shall cause the meanest of those, who believe in me, to transgress, it had been better for him that a milstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.

Then they sent some of the Pharisees, and of the Herodians to insnare him in his discourse.

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.

presently after the spirit convey'd him into the desart.

At length he went up a mountain, and having appointed a select company to attend him, they came to him.

Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, son, thy sins are forgiven.

In the mean time his brothers and his mother came there, and not being able to get within hearing,

Jesus hearing this, said to them, they that are in health, have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

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

afterwards he appear'd to the eleven, as they were all sitting at table, and he reproved them for their incredulity and obstinacy in not giving credit to those, who had seen him after his resurrection.

When he was come to the other disciples, he found a great crowd about them, and the Pharisees disputing with them.

Soon after he and his disciples embark'd, and arrived in the district of Dalmanutha.

but when the sun was up, it was scorched, and for want of root, withered away.

but Jesus casting his eye upon them, said, what is impossible to men, is not so to God; for to God all things are possible.

On the morrow when they had left Bethany, he was press'd with hunger.

in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the institutions of men."

So that Jesus called them to him, and said, you know that the rulers of the Gentiles domineer over them, and their great ones treat them in an imperious manner;

Soon after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark for Bethsaida, on the opposite shore, while he was dismissing the people.

in the sequel of the discourse, he said to them, beware of the Scribes, who affect to walk about in their long robes, to be saluted in publick places,

and they were astonished at his manner of preaching: for he spoke with an air of authority, and not as the Scribes.

he answered, you are admitted into the secret of the gospel-dispensation: but to unbelievers every thing is couch'd in parables; because,

for he that would save his life, shall lose it; and he that would lose his life out of love to me and the gospel, he shall save it.

Jesus answered him, I declare unto you, there is not a man who has forsaken his house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, out of love to me and to the gospel,

one Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he pass'd by in his return out of the country, was compell'd to carry the cross.

Having left that place, they went a private way through Galilee: for he was willing to be conceal'd.

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

heaven and earth shall fail, but my words shall never fail.

Jesus then quitting the confines of Tyre and Sidon, and passing to the confines of Decapolis, came back to the sea of Gallilee.

but he said to them, don't be frightned: you look for Jesus the Nazarene: he is risen, he is not here: see the place where he lay.

he that is upon the battlements let him not descend into the house, nor enter therein to take any thing away: let

Some Scribes, who were come from Jerusalem, said, he is confederate with Beelzebub, the prince of the demons enables him to dispossess demons.

then he chose twelve of them to be near his person, and afterwards to be gospel-missionaries.

At length, he arrived at Capernaum, where being in his own house, he asked his disciples, what were you disputing about by the way?

pray that your flight be not in the winter.

and Jesus threatned him, be mute, said he, and come out.

immediately the child's father cryed out with tears, I do believe, oh supply the defect of my faith.

and observing at a distance a fig-tree full of leaves, he went up to it to see if he could find any fruit upon it. but when he came to it, he found it had nothing but leaves, (for it was not the season for that sort of fig.)

Now, as soon as the evening was come; because it was then the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

It was customary for the Pharisees, and the disciples of John, to fast; they came therefore and ask'd him, why do John's disciples, and the Pharisees fast so frequently, and not your disciples?

Now there was a woman, who had been affected with an hemorrhage twelve years:

When they were on the road to Jerusalem, Jesus led the way, and they followed behind full of apprehension and fear. then Jesus calling the twelve apostles to him again, acquainted them with what should befal him.

Jesus said to him, why do you call me good? there is but one, who is good, that is God.

for false Christs, and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and prodigies, so as to seduce, if it were possible, even the very elect.

(for they were fishers) and Jesus said to them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay.

Now from the sixth hour the whole land was cover'd with darkness until the ninth hour.

At that time, as the company were very numerous, and had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples, and said,

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?

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

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.

for laying aside what is of divine appointment, you stick to their human traditions, about the washing of pots, and cups, and many other the like practices.

and they put on him a purple cloth, and set a wreath of thorns upon his head for a crown;

it is true, said he, that Elias must come beforehand to establish every thing, and that it was predicted of him, as well as of the son of man, that he should suffer very much, and be treated with contempt.

but he, perceiving their hypocrisy, said to them, why do you lay snares for me?

Then the soldiers took Jesus away into the hall, call'd Pretorium; and summon'd their whole company together.

to have but one pair of shoes, and but one coat.

and crying with a loud voice, said, "what injury have I done you, Jesus, thou son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, not to torment me."

upon this his fame immediately spread abroad over all the region of Galilee.

let me see a penny. and when they brought it, he asked them, whose image and inscription is this? they said, Cesar's.

but I tell you, that Elias is already come, as it was foretold; and they have treated him at their discretion.

not him that is in the field return back to fetch his garment.

upon this the Pharisees withdrew, and immediately enter'd into a conspiracy with the Herodians to take away his life.

but your doctrine is this, if any one shall tell his father or his mother, that what he could bestow for their relief, is corban, that is, to be given to the temple;

you discharge him from the obligation of doing any thing for his father or his mother.

There he came in the evening with the twelve.

and when the unclean spirit had thrown him into convulsions, with a loud cry, he came out of him.

but part of it fell on good ground, which sprang up, and grew so fruitful, that some grains produced thirty, others sixty, and some an hundred.

nor would he suffer any baggage to be carried thro' the temple.

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

and he came, and taking her by the hand, lift her up; upon which the fever immediately left her, and she served them at table.

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

so that if the Lord should suffer it to last, no man could escape: but he will not suffer the time to last long, out of regard to his elect.

(for Jesus had said to him, "come out of the man, thou impure spirit.")

thereupon Jesus said to the fig-tree, "no one shall ever eat any fruit of yours." and his disciples took notice of it.

but Jesus fetching a deep sigh, said, why does this generation require a sign? I assure you, they shall have none.

which no sooner comes on him, but it throws him down: then the child foams, gnashes his teeth, and grows meager.

some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choaked it, so that it yielded no fruit.

and as they sat eating, Jesus said, verily I say unto you, one of you that is eating with me, will betray me.

saying, master, Moses has left it us in writing, that if a man dies, and leaves his wife without any children, his brother should marry his widow, in order to perpetuate his name.

whatever house you enter into, said he, there abide, till you leave the place.

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

Now the disciples had forgot to take bread, and had but one loaf aboard with them.

but they that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.

they said to one another, this is because we did not take bread: which Jesus perceiving,

as soon as they saw him, they were over-joyed, and ran to salute him.

but he was troubled at this answer, and went away very sorrowful, for he had a great estate.

so he was brought to him, and as soon as he saw him, the spirit threw him into convulsions, and he fell upon the ground, where he wallowed foaming.

but at night Jesus withdrew from the city.

as he was then directing them diligently to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod,

the second married her, and he died too without leaving her any children: the third did the same.

at this expression the disciples were much surpriz'd. but Jesus reassum'd the discourse, and said, how difficult a thing is it for those, who place their trust in riches, to enter into the divine kingdom?

he that hath ears to hear, said he, let him hear.

then leaving them he went aboard again, and pass'd to the other side.

now there were seven brothers: the first married a wife and died, leaving her without any children.

but there were certain of the Scribes sitting there, who were dissatisfied in their own minds, and said to themselves,

from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and the territory about Jordan, a considerable number of the inhabitants about Tyre and Sidon having heard of his great actions, came likewise to meet him.

then they began to salute him, saying, "Hail king of the Jews!"

and he healed many that were variously affected with diseases, and cast out many demons, not allowing them to say that they knew him.

the Scribes and Pharisees upon hearing this consulted together how to destroy him; but they stood in awe of him, because all the people were strangely affected with his doctrine.

but Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up, and he was perfectly recovered.

then he ask'd the Scribes, what were you debating with them?

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

and Jesus asked him, what is thy name? my name is legion, answered he: for we are many.

wherefore, to avoid the inconveniences of the crowd, he order'd his disciples to get a small vessel ready to attend him.

and they struck him on the head with a cane, spit upon him, and bowing their knees, made a show of reverence.

the son of man is going indeed, according to what is written of him: but wo to that man, by whom the son of man is betrayed: it would be better for that man, if he had never been born.

Simon, and the rest of his company, followed after him.

so that all the seven married her, but left no children. last of all she died.

the whole town being assembled before the door.

and while he was speaking, the leprosy left him in an instant, and he was cur'd.

Peter remembring the tree, said, master, see the fig-tree, which you cursed, is quite withered.

and he said unto them, let us go into the neighbouring villages, that I may preach there likewise, for that was the design of my coming.

When they were in the house, the disciples asked him again concerning this matter, and he said to them,

but if, said he, you don't comprehend this easy parable, how can ye understand any of the rest?

and the inscription of the charge against him was thus express'd, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

but if you do not forgive others, neither will your heavenly father forgive you.

Jesus immediately gave them leave. and the impure spirits quitting the possessed, entred into the swine, and the whole herd, which were about two thousand, ran down a precipice into the sea, and were there stifled.

and when the impure spirits saw him, they threw themselves at his feet, crying out, "thou art the son of God."

is it not as easy to say to the paralytic, thy sins are forgiven: as to say, arise, and take up your bed and walk?

but he strictly charged them, not to make him known.

for having healed abundance of people, all that were afflicted with any grievous distemper pressed upon him to touch him.

but he answered them, saying, it is one of the twelve, he that eats of the same mess with me.

then said Jesus, incredulous people, how long shall I be with you? must I be always assisting you? bring him before me.

others said, 'tis Elias. others, 'tis a prophet, or one equal to a prophet.

have you eyes, and yet don't see? have you ears, and yet not hear? have you lost your memory too?

now there was a great herd of swine feeding upon the mountain;

said he, how you take the least notice of this to any man: but go, show your self to the priest, and offer for your cure what Moses commanded, that this may serve as a testimony against them.

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

Jesus then asked the father, how long is it since this befel him? from his infancy, said the father.

instantly he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the presence of them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, we never saw any thing like this.

they who receiv'd seed by the wayside, are those in whom the word is sown, who no sooner have heard it, but satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.

and he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank of it.

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

and he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out demons.

and asked him, by what authority do you behave thus? and who gave you that authority?

but Jesus answered them, it was out of regard to your untractable temper, that Moses gave you this permission.

he is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: and therefore you greatly mistake the meaning.

if we should say, it was a human institution, we run a risk from the people. (for they all believed John was a true prophet.)

Jesus said to him, verily I tell thee, to-day, even this night, before the cock crow twice, you will renounce me thrice.

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

he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

said, why do you trouble your heads about your having no bread? are you yet so void of sense, and understanding? are your minds so blinded?

upon which Peter said to him, tho' all should stagger, yet I will not.

Their mockery ended, they stript him of his purple, and put his own cloaths on him; then led him away to be crucified.

when they were come to Jesus, and saw him that had been possessed with the legion of demons, sitting in his clothes, and in his right mind, they were afraid.

which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it;

consequently they are no longer two, but one person.

Jesus observing the people came crowding to him, rebuked the evil spirit, saying, thou dumb and deaf spirit come out of the child, never to enter more, it is I command it.

'tis I command you, take up thy bed, and go to your home.

and all the demons intreated him, saying, "send us to the swine, that we may enter into them."

When he withdrew from the people into the house, his disciples ask'd him the meaning of that maxim.

then they contriv'd how they might seize him, for they perceived, that he applied the parable to them; but for fear of the people they left him, and went away.

to which he answered, what direction did Moses give you?

the sower is he that soweth the word.

and they were seized with sorrow, all successively asking him, is it I?

so great a company assembled, that there was no room for them in the house, nor even about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

Consider this similitude taken from a fig-tree: when its branch is yet tender, and pushes out its leaves, you know that summer is near:

Jesus having made his entrance into Jerusalem, went into the temple, and after he had survey'd the whole, it being then late, he departed with the twelve to Bethany.

and when they had found him, they said, the people are seeking for you.

for the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, in pursuance of their antient traditions, never eat till they have wash'd their hands up to their elbows.

then they that fed the swine fled, and told the news to town and country. and they went out to see what had been done.

indeed no man ever sews a piece of new cloth on an old garment: because the new piece that is patch'd on, draws the old, and rends it still worse.

avarice, malice, fraud, impudence, envy, scandal, pride, vanity.

Jesus answered, can the bridemen fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.

so that this passage of scripture was fulfill'd, "and he was numbred with the transgressors."

at the time therefore of the resurrection, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of the seven?

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

so looking up, he said, I see men; for by their walking I distinguish them from trees.

so no man pours new wine into old skins, for that would burst them, and then both would be lost: but new wine must be put into new skins.

but Herod, from what he had heard, said, 'tis John himself, whom I caused to be beheaded, who is risen from the dead.

the Pharisees, and Scribes therefore ask'd Jesus, why don't your disciples observe the tradition of the antients? why do they take their meals without washing their hands?

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

besides the people that pass'd by, shook their heads, and impiously said: ah, you that can destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days,

for there is nothing conceal'd but what shall be made manifest: nor was any thing kept secret, but in order to be divulged.

so Jesus went with him, attended by a great crowd, that press'd about him.

then will he send his angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the remotest part of the earth, to the remotest part of heaven.

the Pharisees watched Jesus, to see if he would heal him on the sabbath-day, that so they might accuse him.

when observing that some of his disciples were eating with profane hands, that is, without having wash'd them, they found fault.

they were so marvellously incredulous. so that He went all about to teach in the neighbouring villages.

Moses, said they, allowed a bill of divorce, and so to dismiss her.

Jesus therefore said to her, let the children first be satisfy'd; for it would not be decent to take the children's bread, and throw it to puppys.

and when I divided the seven loaves among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you carry away? they answered, seven.

be you therefore upon your guard: remember I have forewarned you against all events.

then he addressed himself to them in many parables, and thus began his instructions.

however, a favourable opportunity happen'd for her, upon Herod's making an entertainment the birth-night, for all the great officers of the court, and army, and persons of the first distinction in Galilee.

when I divided the five loaves among five thousand people, how many baskets full of fragments did you take away? they answer'd, twelve.

immediately Jesus sent him away, severely charging him, have a care,

upon which John told him, "it is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

but he took with him Peter, James, and John. then he began to be in a great consternation and anguish of mind. and he said to them; my soul is exceeding sorrowful,

the crowd that march'd before and behind crying out, Hosanna, blessed be he that comes in the name of the Lord;

blessed be the kingdom of our father David, which is now come, Hosanna in the highest heavens.

and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

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

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

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

it is the Lord, that has done this, and it is marvellous in our eyes."

but after I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.

at the time of vintage he sent his servant to the vine-dressers to receive the profits of his vineyard.

for a woman, whose child was possess'd with an impure spirit, having heard of him, found him out, and throwing herself at his feet,

the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.

but as soon as he was gone, he began freely to talk of it, and blazed it about every where, so that Jesus could not go publickly into the city any more, but stay'd in the out parts, which were not much frequented, where people came to him from every quarter.

but having no root at the bottom, they are only occasional professors, for if they meet with any trouble or persecution upon account of the word, immediately they revolt.

no one can enter into a strong man's house, and plunder his goods, unless the man be first secur'd.

how he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar, who was afterwards high-priest, and did eat the shew-bread, giving some of it likewise to the company, though the law allow'd no body to eat of it but the priests.

go to yonder village that faces you, and upon your entrance into it, you will find a colt tied, that never was yet backed; loose him, and bring him to me.

because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.

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

entreated him to force the demon out of her daughter; now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation.

with full power to heal diseases, and dispossess demons.

I am concern'd for this people, they have been with me now three days without having had any thing to eat.

it has frequently thrown him into the fire, and into the water, to the hazard of his life; if therefore you can do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

but he replied, have ye never read what David, and the rest of the company did, when they were press'd with hunger?

and to love him with all the heart, with all the understanding, with all the soul, with all its faculties, and to love one's neighbour as one's self is more acceptable than all the offerings and sacrifices in the world.

and when the eye-witnesses had related what had pass'd with respect to the demoniack, and to the swine:

but calling them to him, he said by way of similitude, how can satan dispossess satan?

at the same time they crucified two robbers, one on his right hand, the other on his left.

he said then to the man who had the withered hand, rise and stand there in the midst.

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

for he that makes use of what he has shall have more, but he that does not, shall be stript of what he has.

if any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

then taking the blind man by the hand, he led him out of town, when applying his spittle to the man's eyes, and laying his hands upon him, he ask'd if he saw any thing.

the baptism of John, was it of divine, or of human institution?

but they seized on him, and beat him, and sent him home empty.

and he departed, and published in Decapolis, what Jesus had done for him: and all were filled with admiration.

they answered, some say you are John the Baptist; others, Elias; and others, one of the prophets.

they intreated him to withdraw from their territories.

don't you yet, said he, comprehend my meaning?

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

and earnestly intreated him, saying, "my little daughter is at the last extremity, pray come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed, and live."

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

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

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

but the time will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast.

some of the seed happened to fall by the wayside, which the birds light upon, and devoured.

but he urg'd it with more vehemence, tho' I should die with you, I will not renounce you. and all the rest affirm'd the same.

but this I tell you, I will never more drink of this fruit of the vine, from this time forth to that day, when I shall drink with you of the spiritual wine in the kingdom of God.

if any one should ask you, why you do so? tell him, the Lord has occasion for it, and immediately he will send it hither.

then they brought the colt to Jesus, and throwing their garments upon it, he mounted thereon.

then said Jesus to her, for this expression, go thy way, the demon has left your daughter.

Jesus conscious of the influence he had exerted, immediately turned towards the crowd, and said, who touched my clothes?

accordingly she went home, where she found that the demon was indeed gone out of her daughter, and she was lying on the bed.

then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, master, it is proper for us to be here: let us make therefore three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias.

at last, having one only son, whom he loved, he sent him to them; surely, said he, they will reverence my son.

Jesus replied to them, if you will answer one question, that I shall propose to you, then I will tell you by what authority I act thus.

so they all eat and were satisfied, the broken meat that was left amounting to seven baskets.

if a family be divided against it self, it is impossible for it to subsist.

however he takes his repose by night, or is employ'd by day, the grain shoots up and grows without his inspection.

now what will the master of the vineyard do? on his return, said they, he will destroy those vine-dressers, and give his vineyard to others.

if I send them home fasting, they will faint by the way: for some of them are come very far.

now when Jesus was retired to his own house, his disciples asked him in private, why could not we cast this spirit out?

after this he sent another servant to them, him they assaulted with stones and cudgels, and sent him back with contempt.

seven, said they. then he order'd the people to sit down on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, then broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people, which they accordingly did.

for the earth spontaneously produces, first the blade, then the ear, after that the grain of corn in the ear.

Then the Saducees, who deny the resurrection, came and asked him,

upon which the Pharisees said to him, pray observe how they trespass on the sabbath-day.

this was in answer to their saying, he was influenc'd by an impure spirit.

and they answered as Jesus had directed, so they let them go.

many spread their clothes in the way, others lopt down the branches of trees to strew them in the road.

so they seized upon him, and dragg'd him out of the vineyard, and killed him.

when this voice from heaven was heard, "thou art my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased."

night and day he was in the mountains, howling among the tombs, and hacking his flesh with flints.

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

upon which she instantly fled to the king, and said, I desire to have John the Baptist's head brought hither immediately in a charger.

nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom."

but immediately dispatch'd the proper officer with orders to bring the head of John the Baptist.

then he sent another, whom they killed: and of several more, some they beat, some they killed.

no man being able to confine him, no not with chains:

Moses and Elias likewise appear'd, and were in conference with Jesus.

for having been often bound with fetters and chains, he had wrench'd his chains, and broke his fetters, so that no body could tame him.

but as soon as the fruit is ripe, the sickle is applied, because the harvest is come.

she answer'd, true, Lord, yet puppys eat of the crumbs, which children drop under the table.

so if satan rise up in opposition to his own interest, his power cannot subsist, but must entirely cease.

but having heard of Jesus; she came behind him in the crowd, and touched his garment.

as they were going down the mountain, he order'd them not to tell any body what they had seen, till the son of man was raised from the dead:

accordingly they went, and finding the colt tied before a door, where two ways met, they untied it.

for said she, if I do but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.

then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she.

and when he was sitting upon the mount of Olives over-against the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew said to him in private, tell us,

upon which some people there said to them, what do you mean by untying the colt?

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

having suffered much from several physicians, she had spent all her fortune, and instead of being any thing the better, she rather grew worse.

Again he said, is a lamp ever brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? or to be set on a stand?

if a kingdom be divided against it self, that kingdom cannot last.

and there being a few small fishes, he gave thanks, and order'd them to be distributed.

so he sent him home, with a charge not to go into the town, nor mention it to any body belonging to that place.

his disciples answer'd, how is it possible here in the desart to furnish bread enough for all this company?

for he knew not what he said, they were all so frightned.

some there present upon hearing that, said: observe, he calls upon Elias.

of which John's disciples being inform'd, they came to fetch his corps, which they laid in a sepulchre.

Jesus they led away to the high priest's, where all the chief priests, the rulers and Scribes, were assembled.

then he put his hands upon his eyes, and made him look again. and his sight was so well recovered, he could see distinctly.

upon which he gave them a severe charge, not to say that of him to any man.

and he said to them, this represents the effusion of my blood (the sanction of the new covenant) for mankind.

at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her;

his disciples replied, you see the multitude press about you, and do you ask, who touched you?

Then he return'd, and having found them sleeping, he said to Peter, Simon, are you asleep? could you not watch one hour?

what have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to torment us? I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God.

and immediately the source of her disorder was dried up: and she sensibly perceived she was healed of that indisposition.

Again he said, to what shall we compare the state of the gospel? or by what parable shall we represent it?

he ask'd them, how many loaves have ye?

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."

at this they started out, and fled from the sepulchre in a violent consternation, without speaking a word to any by the way: they were so frighted.

Another time as he was by the sea-side, the people came all crowding to him, and he instructed them.

and the Centurion who stood over-against him, observing that he expired with so great a cry, said, certainly this man was the son of God.

then shall they see the son of man coming in the clouds with power and great glory.

for Herod had given orders to seize John, and had confin'd him in prison, to gratify Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married;

but Jesus answer'd him, you see this magnificent structure, which shall not be left till it be all demolished, one stone after another.

and instantly looking round about, they did not see any other person but Jesus with them.

and Jesus said to them, this night you will all be staggered upon my account: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered."

be circumspect, be vigilant, and devout: because you are uncertain when that time will be.

I declare unto you, he that shall pretend to be admitted into the kingdom of God, and has not the temper of a little child, shall not enter therein.

And when he was in private, the twelve, and some of his disciples asked him the meaning of the parable.

then he looking with indignation at those about him, being concern'd at their disingenuous perverse temper, he said to the man, stretch out your hand, which he did, and his hand become sound.

accordingly he went, and beheaded him in the prison, and bringing the head in a charger, he presented it to the young lady, who gave it to her mother:

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

now there was in their synagogue a demoniack, who cried out, ah,

In the evening, when the sun was set, they brought to him many diseased, and several demoniacks.

Then they entred again into Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the Scribes, and rulers of the Jews came about him,

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

as he passed along, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus, sitting at the custom-house, and said to him, follow me. accordingly he arose and followed him.

As Jesus was teaching in the temple, he address'd himself to them, saying, why do the Scribes maintain that Christ is the son of David?

now when they shall lead you to deliver you up, be not sollicitous about your defence, don't premeditate upon it; but what shall be suggested to you at the very occasion, that deliver: for it is not you that will plead, but the holy spirit.

where he continued forty days, being tempted by Satan: and when he was among the wild beasts, angels ministred unto him.

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

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.

in the mean time he gave his disciples this intimation, "the son of man is going to be delivered up into the hands of men, who will put him to death, and three days after he is put to death he shall rise again."

Then, having sung an hymn, they went out towards the mount of Olives.

but it shall not be so among young you: on the contrary, whoever would be great among you, he must be your servant;

but, said he, that which proceeds from a man, is what defiles him:

and he said to her, daughter, thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace, entirely freed from your indisposition.

then sitting down, he address'd himself to the twelve, saying, he that would be the first, must be the last of all, and the servant of all.

so that when Jesus landed, he found there a numerous assembly: which rais'd his compassion, because they were like so many sheep straggling without a pastor. whereupon he gave them various instructions.

where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.

then they came and presented to him a paralytic, who had four men to carry him.

the poor you have always with you, and you may relieve them whenever you please: but me you will not always have.

at length as Jesus sat at table in Levi's house, several publicans and loose people sat down likewise in company with Jesus, and his disciples: for a good number of them had followed him.

go, tell Peter and the rest of his disciples, that he is gone before you into Galilee: there you will see him, as he foretold you.

give your attention to what I say, a sower went out to sow: as he sowed,

you will be the object of universal hatred upon my account; but he that shall persevere unto the end, shall be saved.

all Judea, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, went out to meet him, and having confess'd their sins, he baptized them in the river Jordan.

Pilate therefore ask'd him, art thou the king of the Jews? and he made answer, yes.

let no man therefore separate what God has designed to be one.

and there came a certain poor widow, who threw in two mites, to the value of a farthing.

and Jesus said to him, go your way, your faith has cur'd you, and immediately he had sight, and followed Jesus in the road.

there the Pharisees being come, they began to dispute with him, and to try him, desir'd he would work some miracle in the sky.

for nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: there shall be earthquakes in divers places, famines and commotions.

the Scribe replied, what you have said, master, is very true, there is one God, and no other but he.

In the mean time Peter was in the entry of the hall, where one of the maids belonging to the high priest came:

But Jesus retired with his disciples towards the sea: where a great multitude followed him from Galilee, from Judea,

But a certain youth, that was stript to his inmost vest, followed him, and was seized by the soldiers.

but the gospel must first be published among all nations.

now John was clothed with camels hair, with a leathern girdle about his waist: and his food was locusts and wild honey.

when one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came, and as soon as he saw him, fell at his feet,

to which Jesus reply'd, render to Cesar what belongs to Cesar, and to God what belongs to God. and they were surprized at the answer.

but the cares of this life, the deceitful love of riches, and a crowd of different passions, stifle the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

for when they shall rise from the dead, they neither will marry, nor be given in marriage, but be immortal like the angels in heaven.

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

salt is good, but if the salt become insipid, how shall it recover its savour? don't lose your seasoning, nor your peaceable behaviour to one another.

upon their entring into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting towards the right, cloathed in a long white garment: at which they were frighted.

so that excepting the cure of a few sick by the imposition of hands, he would not work any miracle there,

Jesus then mov'd with compassion, held out his hand, and touching him, said, I will, be thou healed.

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

tho' they see, they will not perceive, and tho' they hear they will not understand: as if they were afraid of parting with their vices, in order to be pardoned.

and as for the dead, that they will actually rise, have you not read in the book of Moses those words, which God pronounc'd out of the bush to him, "I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?"

I declare unto you, all the sins which men may commit, and whatsoever blasphemies they may utter, may be forgiven them.

went to the sepulchre very early in the morning, the first day of the week, at sun-rising.

in like manner the chief priests and the Scribes in derision said to one another: he pretended to save others, himself he cannot save.

Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people.

therefore the son of man has a power of dispensing with the law of the sabbath.

and if your eye make you transgress, pull it out; it is better for you to enter into the kingdom of God, with but one eye, than to have two, and be thrown into the Gehenna of fire: where the worm does not die,

who taking down the body, wrapped it in a fine linnen cloth, which he had bought, and laid it in a sepulchre, which was hewn out of a rock, and roll'd a stone for a door to the sepulchre: and Mary Magdalene,

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

but shall receive at present in this age, what will be a hundred times better to him, than houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, tho' with persecution: and in the age to come eternal life.

let the Messiah, the king of Israel, descend now from the cross: let us see that, and we will believe on him. and they that were crucified with him, threw their reproaches at him.

one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

when shall this happen? and what will be the sign that this is going to be accomplished?

there is nothing from without, that entring into a man can defile him: but that which originally proceeds from the man, is what defiles him.

however, to let you see that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the sick of the palsy,

watch ye therefore (for you don't know when the master of the house will return; whether at evening, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning)

(for it was very great.) but when they were near in view, they perceiv'd that the stone was roll'd away.

but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family:

now, said he, we are going to Jerusalem, where the son of man will be delivered up to the chief priests, and to the Scribes, who will condemn him to die, and deliver him to the Gentiles.

and rebuked the wind, hush, said he, and be still. immediately the wind subsides, and a settled calm ensued.

but when ye shall hear the talk of wars, and the noise of wars, be not alarm'd; for that must happen; but the end is not yet.

even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death.

they dispossess'd a great number of demons. many, that were sick, they anointed with oil, and restor'd their health.

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

watch and pray, that you may not yield to temptation: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the body is weak.

After this they went into an house, and the crowd press'd again upon them, so as to hinder them from taking their meal.

Jesus answer'd by saying, take care not to let any one impose upon you;

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

he order'd them to take nothing for their journey, but a single staff, no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse:

And consider, said he, how you hear; for in proportion as you weigh what is communicated to you, new light shall be given:

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

for David himself, who was inspired by the holy spirit, has this expression, "the Lord said to my Lord, sit thou at my right hand till I make thy enemies thy foot-stool."

she has done what she could: she has perfum'd my body previously to my burial.

Immediately the veil of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom.

then a cloud surrounded them, and a voice from the cloud, said, "this is my beloved son, hear him."

but they objected, it could not be during the festival, for fear of a popular insurrection.

I declare unto you, in whatever quarter of the world this part of the gospel-history shall be related, this action of hers shall be mention'd to her praise.

Before he had done speaking, messengers came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, who said, "your daughter is dead, why do you give the master any further trouble?"