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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Jesus casting his eye upon them, said, what is impossible to men, is not so to God; for to God all things are possible.
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.
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?
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."
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
have you eyes, and yet don't see? have you ears, and yet not hear? have you lost your memory too?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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."
but it shall not be so among young you: on the contrary, whoever would be great among you, he must be your servant;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?"
whilst Jesus was at the stern, asleep on a pillow: upon which they awak'd him, crying out, master, have you so little concern to let us sink? then he rose,
Then Jesus having called all the people to him, said, attend every one of you, and understand.
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, in order to betray him to them.
then some began to spit on him, others cover'd his face and struck him on the head, crying out, divine, who it is. and the domestics slapt him on the cheeks.
because that does not enter into his heart, but into the belly, whence it is discharg'd, the purest part of the food being left for nutrition.
Then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, you see we have left every thing to follow you.
and whoever he be that shall give you a cup of water, as being the disciples of Christ, I assure you, he shall not lose his reward.
at which they were all so amazed, that they ask'd one another, what's the meaning of all this? what new doctrine is here? for he commands with authority even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
such a one shall be consumed by fire, but the offering that is salted shall be preserv'd from corruption.
then the brother shall betray his brother to death, and the father his son: children shall prosecute their parents, and be the instruments to take away their lives:
after they had crucified him, they shared his garments, by casting lots for them: to determine what each of them should take.
when a man travels into foreign parts, he leaves his goods in charge to his servants, he appoints to every one his task, and orders the porter to be vigilant,
and they were exceedingly afraid, and said to one another, who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Jesus, upon hearing that, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "be not afraid, only believe."
I declare unto you, this generation shall not be extinct, till all these things be transacted.
Then if any one shall say to you, Christ is here, or, he is there, don't believe it.
there they offered him myrrhed wine to drink, but he did not take it.
but who, said he, do you take me to be? Peter answered, you are the Messiah:
then looking up to heaven, with a sigh, he said, Ephphata, that is, be open:
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, Thaddeus, Simon the Canaanite,
wherever they shall refuse to entertain you, or to hear you, at your departure shake off the dust of your feet, as a testimonial against them. I assure you, the people of Sodom and Gomorrha shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city.
then advancing a little further, he fell on the ground, and prayed, that this anxiety might pass from him.
at length a violent storm ensued, and the waves beat into the ship, that it began to fill,
however, Jesus refused him, and said, go home to thy friends, and tell them what great things the Lord hath done for thee, and how he hath had compassion on thee.
they will treat him with ignominy, subject him to the lash, spit upon him, and at last put him to death. but on the third day he will rise again.
after that, he appear'd under another form to two of them, as they were taking a walk into the country.
for many shall come in my name, and say, I am the Messiah; and deceive many.
for he that does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.
upon which he dispatch'd two of his disciples, and said to them: go into the city, and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him.
"wherefore, 'tis said, a man shall leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife, and they two shall be one flesh."
but Jesus said, let her alone, why do you disquiet her? it is commendable, what she has done out of respect to me.
Being got to the other side of the lake, they came to the country of Gennasereth, where they landed.
when his relations heard of this, they went to his relief, for it was said, he fainted away.
but Jesus return'd, and looking upon his disciples, he gave Peter this rebuke, be gone, thou adversary, your views are all worldly, regardless of what is divine.
Jesus then having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, look'd up to heaven and gave thanks; then breaking the loaves, he gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people: for whom he likewise divided the two fishes.
such a one is not against us, but for us.
it is like a grain of mustard-seed, which when sown in the earth, is less than any other grain that is sown there.
then Jesus cry'd with a loud voice, and expired.
for we could have sold it for above two hundred denarys, and given them to the poor: and they inveighed against her.
what I say to you, I say to all, be vigilant.
and John the brother of James, (whom he had named Boanerges, that is to say, sons of thunder.)
and the fire is not extinguished.
then all his disciples abandon'd him and fled.
his stile in publick was figurative, but he explain'd every thing to his disciples in private.
after that he came a third time, and said to them, sleep on now and take your rest. 'tis done, the time is come, and the son of man is to be betrayed into the hands of sinners.
but though they heard that he was alive, and had appear'd to her, they did not believe.
perceived his disciples had much ado to bear up against the wind, which was contrary; about the fourth watch of the night, he came up, and would have pass'd by them.
saying, we heard him say, "I will pull down this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands."
and this he said in such an undisguised manner, that Peter took him aside, and pretended to reprimand him.
Thus he instructed them by such a variety of parables as were adapted to their capacity.
for they all married her. Jesus answered them, don't you see you are in a mistake, by being unacquainted with the scriptures, as well as with the power of God?
and he suffered no man to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James:
and they said to one another, who will remove the stone from the mouth of the sepulchre for us?
who thereupon spoke to him, and said, what would you have me do for you? the blind man replied, Lord, I desire to have my sight.
then they departed, and call'd upon all to repent.
but as the day was far advanc'd, his disciples came to him, and said, this is a desart place, and it is now late.
when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he cried out, and said, Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.
and the cock crowed for the second time. then Peter calling to mind that expression of Jesus, "before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice," he cover'd his head and wept.
you know the commandments, "do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, do not bear false witness, defraud not, honour your father, and mother."
then he return'd and found them still sleeping, for their eyes were heavy, and they did not know how to give an answer.
Jesus observing he answer'd so discreetly, said to him, you are not far from the kingdom of God. and no man after that was so hardy as to ask him any question.
so they privately set sail for the desart (of Bethsaida.)
why, said he, are ye so frighted? are ye still so void of faith?
Barabbas lay then confin'd with other seditious, who had committed murder in an insurrection.
and he said, are you likewise so void of understanding? don't you perceive that what passes from without into a man cannot defile him?
among other things he said, there comes one after me, who is superiour to me, I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes.
then Jesus looking round about, said to his disciples, how difficult a thing is it for those who have riches to enter into the gospel kingdom!
immediately the damsel arose, and walked, for she was twelve years of age: and they were struck with astonishment.
then one of the soldiers ran and dipp'd a spunge in vinegar, which he fastned to a stick, and offered him to drink. now let us, said they, see whether Elias will come to take him down.
but one of those that stood by, drew his sword against a servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.
In the morning as they were coming back, they saw the fig-tree withered away to the very roots.
and they presented to him a deaf man, that had an impediment in his speech, desiring he would lay his hands upon him.
and to whatever cities, towns, or villages he went, they expos'd the sick in the publick streets, entreating him, they might but touch the border of his garment; for as many as did so, were recover'd.
then taking her hand, he said to her, Talitha cumi, that is to say, damsel, arise, 'tis I command you.
then taking a little child, he set him down before them; and embracing him in his arms, he said to them,
Pilate surpriz'd that he should be dead so soon, sent for the Centurion, and ask'd him, if he had been dead any time.
Pilate therefore willing to humour the people, released to them Barabbas, and having caused Jesus to be scourg'd, he deliver'd him to be crucified.
have you not read, said he, this passage of scripture, "the stone which the builders rejected, is become the principal stone of the angle.
but when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and prostrated himself before him.
so when you shall see these things happen, know that he is nigh, even at your doors.
immediately she went to those who frequented Jesus, and were then bemoaning themselves in tears, and acquainted them with it.
for they were so stupid, they did not comprehend the miracle of the loaves.
they were glad to hear him, and promis'd to give him money. upon which he contriv'd the most favourable occasion to betray him.
and if thy foot make thee transgress, saw it off, it is better for you to enter into life, tho' lame, than to have both feet, and be thrown into Gehenna, the unextinguishable fire:
Jesus taking him aside from the crowd, spit upon his fingers, and applied them to the ears and to the tongue of the deaf man.
for the crowd about him, they sent him word to come to them. and when they told him, your mother and brothers and sisters are here without enquiring for you,
at his going in he said to them, what's the meaning of this uproar, what do you weep for? the damsel is not dead, but asleep.
for they were transported with admiration, and said, all his actions are beneficent! he gives hearing to the deaf, and speech to the dumb.
but Jesus said to them, you know not what you ask. can you drink the cup, that I must drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I must be baptized?
now since David himself calls him Lord, how can he be David's son? and the common people heard him with pleasure.
now he that betrayed him, had given them this signal, you will see me salute one with a kiss, that's he: seize him, and don't let him escape.
and wherever he enters, say to the master of the house: "thus saith our master; where is the chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?"
and one of the crowd answer'd, master, I have brought to you my son, who is possess'd with a dumb spirit,
but the people saw them embark, and many perceiving where they were bound, they ran thither a foot from all parts: and arrived at the place, before the passengers were come.
answer me that. upon this they reasoned thus with themselves; if we should say, it was divine, he will urge, why then did you not believe him?
or on my left, is not in my power to grant, except to those for whom it was designed.
who had attended Jesus, and supply'd him with necessaries when he was in Galilee: besides many other women, who came up with him to Jerusalem.
when they had dismiss'd the people, the bark he was in, set sail, in company with other small barks.
and when they had taken their leave, he retired to a mountain to pray.
for all the rest contributed out of their superfluous substance; but she has contributed what she wanted for her bare subsistence.
then he embraced them, and laying his hand upon them, he gave them his blessing.
but the other ten, when they heard this, were fill'd with indignation against James and John.
but they did not comprehend the meaning, and were ashamed to ask him about it.
for he perceived plainly, it was out of malice, that the chief priests had prosecuted him.
upon which he call'd to his disciples, and said to them, I declare unto you, that this poor widow has given more than any of those, who have given to the treasury.
but the chief priests incited the people to demand, that he would rather release Barabbas.
It was now late in the evening, and the bark in full sea, when Jesus, who was ashore all alone,
Peter followed at a distance, even into the palace of the high priest: where he sat down among the servants to warm himself at the fire.
being come to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeing a tumultuous crowd of people weeping and howling,
but Jesus said, do not oppose him: for no man can speak evil of me, at the same time he works a miracle by virtue of my name.
but after it is sown, it grows up, and becometh larger than other plants of the pulse kind, and shooteth out its branches so high, that the fowls of the air may lodge under its shadow.
Pilate still urg'd them again, and said, what then would you have me do with him, that you stile king of the Jews?
I was daily among you, teaching in the temple, and you did not then seize upon me. but the scriptures are thereby accomplished.
and casting his eyes round the company, there, said he, are my mother and my brothers.
you have heard the blasphemy, what is your opinion? and they all pronounc'd, that he deserved to die.
but Jesus still made no answer; so that Pilate was much amaz'd.
and his Ears were instantly opened, his tongue was loosen'd, and he spoke freely.
Now the chief priests, and the whole council endeavour'd to get evidence against Jesus, to condemn him to die; but they found none.
then advancing, he went directly up to him, saying, master, master, and kissed him.
Jesus replied, do you your selves give them something to eat. shall we go then, said they, to purchase bread, to the value of two hundred denarii, for them to eat?
then he order'd the people to sit down in distinct companies upon the green grass.
then the woman, conscious of what had been effected in her, came trembling with fear, and falling down before him, confess'd the whole truth.
Pilate spake to him again, and said, will you make no defence for your self? don't you hear what they urge against you?
but he strictly charged them not to mention it to any one, and order'd something should be given her to eat.
but he denied it again. a little time after, they that stood by, still urg'd Peter, saying, you are certainly one of his disciples, for your speech shows you to be a Galilean.
but he denied it, saying, I don't know him, neither am I acquainted with any such you mention. and he went out into the porch, when the cock crow'd.
and as soon as he was got aboard, the wind ceased; which still encreas'd their astonishment and admiration:
they replied, when you are in your glory, grant that we may sit, the one on your right hand, and the other on your left.
they therefore gave Jesus this answer, we cannot tell. neither do I, said Jesus, acquaint you by what authority I act thus.
but Pilate answered them, saying, do you chuse to have Jesus releas'd, the king of the Jews?
upon which they fell a laughing: however, having turned them all out, and taking with him the father and the mother of the damsel, and those that had accompany'd him, he entred in where the damsel was lying.
for they all saw him, and were greatly terrified. but at the instant Jesus spoke to them, and said, take courage, it is I, don't be afraid.
the populace therefore fell a roaring, and desired him to do as was always practis'd.
and Jesus charg'd them not to mention it to any one; but the more be enjoin'd them, the more they publish'd it.
and they said, we can. but Jesus replied, you shall indeed drink of the cup, that I must drink of, and be baptized with the baptism, with which I must be baptized; but to sit on my right hand,
Pilate replied, why, what harm has he done? but they cried out more furiously, crucify him.
but many of the company rebuk'd him, in order to silence him. at which he cry'd out with more earnestness, son of David have pity on me.
though the fragments of bread they took up, with what remain'd of the fishes, amounted to twelve baskets full;
but Jesus addressing himself to them, said, why do you come with swords and clubs against me, as if you were to apprehend some robber?
dismiss the company, that they may go to the neighbouring farms and villages to buy provisions, for they have nothing to eat.
upon which he threw off his loose coat, and went to Jesus;
Jesus therefore stood still, and ordered him to be called; so they called to the blind man, and said, take courage, rise, he calls you.
go see, said he, how many loaves you have: and having examin'd, they told him, five, and two fishes.
then the high priest rising up in the midst of the assembly, ask'd Jesus, saying, have you nothing to plead for your self? what say you to the evidence they give against you?
there were indeed several, who depos'd what was false against him: besides, what they deposed was insufficient.
then the high priest rent his robes, and said to the council, what occasion is there for any more witnesses?
but he slipt from his vest, and fled away naked.
and they sat down in several divisions, some consisting of an hundred, and some of fifty.
the maid saw him a second time, and said to the standers-by, this is one of them:
and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked earnestly upon him, and said, you too was with Jesus the Nazarene.
came flocking from all quarters, carrying their sick on their beds to the places where they heard he was: