Whereas several have undertaken to draw up a narrative of those transactions, which pass'd among us; according as they were delivered to us by persons, who were all along eye-witnesses, and had a share in the transactions themselves: read more. I have likewise thought proper; most excellent Theophilus, to write to you a particular account; having made a very diligent inquiry into the whole matter, that you may have a distinct view of those things about which you have been inform'd.

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

They all applauded him, and were surprized, that what he said, was delivered with so much grace. but they objected, is not this the son of Joseph?

and they were astonished at his doctrine, for he spoke with authority.

be ye therefore merciful, as your father is merciful.

And by way of comparison he said to them, can the blind lead the blind without tumbling both into the ditch?

A certain creditor had two debtors, the one owed five hundred denarys, and the other fifty.

upon Jesus's saying to him, what is your name? he answer'd, legion, (for many demons were enter'd into him.)

for the son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. and they went to another village.

when you come to any city, where they receive you, eat without scruple, whatever food is set before you,

However, when a man has once lighted his lamp, he does not hide it in a by-place, or under a bushel; but sets it on a stand, that all who come in may have light.

be but charitable to the utmost of your ability, and every thing will be pure to you.

are not five sparrows sold for two pence? however the divine providence extends to each of them.

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

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

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

then he took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, saying, this represents my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me. and after supper he likewise gave the cup, saying, this cup is the new testament sealed by my blood, which is shed for you.

the Lord is actually risen, and hath appeared to Simon.

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

how Jesus of Nazareth divinely inspired by the holy spirit, and with miraculous power, went about doing good, and healing all that were under the oppression of the devil: because God was with him.

explaining them, and setting it to view, that the Messiah was to suffer and rise again from the dead: and that Jesus, whom he denounc'd to them, was that very Messiah.

you think you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,

my discourse, and my preaching did not consist in the persuasive reasonings of human wisdom, but in demonstrating the spiritual meaning of the scriptures:

if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and you are disposed to go; whatever is set before you, eat, without asking any question out of a scruple of conscience.

For I received it from the Lord, and I inform'd you of it: that the Lord Jesus, the night in which he was betrayed, took bread: and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, "take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me." read more. in the same manner he took the cup, after supper, and said, "this cup is the new covenant in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me." As often then as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye make a declaration of the Lord's death till he come. so that whosoever eats this bread, and drinks this cup without respect to the Lord, does make a criminal use of the body and blood of the Lord. Let a man then sift and approve himself, and accordingly let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. for he that eats and drinks in a disrespectful manner, not discriminating the Lord's body, eateth and drinketh to his own punishment.

that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve:

Blessed be the God, and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of mercies, and the God of all consolation:

for though I should more than ever magnify my authority, which the Lord hath given us for your improvement, and not for your ruin, I should have no reason to be ashamed;

Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians:

let an air of modesty appear in all your discourse; and let it be seasoned with discretion, in making a proper reply, when you are call'd into question.

Wherefore we continually pray, that our God would by his power effect all the gracious designs of his goodness, and accomplish the work of faith in you;

to the pure all things are pure: but to corrupt infidels nothing is pure; whose very mind and conscience is polluted.

Presently after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark, and cross over to the other side before him, whilst he dismiss'd the people.

then they perceived, he did not caution them against the leaven of bread, but against the Pharisaick and Sadducean doctrine.

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.

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

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

such a one is not against us, but for us.

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

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:

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

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

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

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

Whereas several have undertaken to draw up a narrative of those transactions, which pass'd among us; according as they were delivered to us by persons, who were all along eye-witnesses, and had a share in the transactions themselves:

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

according as they were delivered to us by persons, who were all along eye-witnesses, and had a share in the transactions themselves: I have likewise thought proper; most excellent Theophilus, to write to you a particular account; having made a very diligent inquiry into the whole matter,

I have likewise thought proper; most excellent Theophilus, to write to you a particular account; having made a very diligent inquiry into the whole matter,

I have likewise thought proper; most excellent Theophilus, to write to you a particular account; having made a very diligent inquiry into the whole matter,

I have likewise thought proper; most excellent Theophilus, to write to you a particular account; having made a very diligent inquiry into the whole matter,

I have likewise thought proper; most excellent Theophilus, to write to you a particular account; having made a very diligent inquiry into the whole matter, that you may have a distinct view of those things about which you have been inform'd.

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

that you may have a distinct view of those things about which you have been inform'd. In the time of Herod, the king of Judea, there was a certain priest, named Zacharias, of the family of Abia, whose wife; nam'd Elizabeth, was of the race of Aaron:

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

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

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

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

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

blessed is she that has believed; for what she has heard from the Lord, shall be accomplished."

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

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

At that time, Cesar Augustus published an edict, to make a register of the Roman empire. (this register was made before Quirinus was prefect of Syria.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

but in truth, added he, no prophet was ever well received in his own country.

accordingly he went preaching in the synagogues through all Galilee.

but when they found it impracticable to bring him in through the crowd, they went up the gallery to the leads, and let him down through the ceiling in his bed among the company, where Jesus was,

Levi having prepared a handsom entertainment in his own house for him, a great number of publicans, and others, were likewise at table.

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

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

if any one strike you on one cheek, present to him the other likewise: or if any one seize your cloak, surrender your coat also.

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

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

Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's high-steward: Susanna, and several others, who assisted him with their fortunes.

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

but they did not comprehend that expression: it was as a riddle, which they could not understand, and they were afraid to desire him to explain the meaning of that expression.

but Jesus said to him, don't oppose it: for he that is not against us, is for us. Now the time of his assumption drawing nigh, he was fix'd in his resolution to go to Jerusalem:

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

Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God.

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

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

give us every day our portion of bread.

yet some shall come from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south, and shall be entertain'd in the kingdom of God.

I tell you this man went home approv'd as just, and not the other. for whoever exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. And as they were presenting children to him, for the imposition of hands, his disciples observing it, rebuk'd those that brought them.

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

as soon as Jesus came at the place, he look'd up, and seeing him, Zaccheus, said he, make haste down; for I intend to dine at your house to-day.

After this discourse, Jesus pursued his journey towards Jerusalem. when he was advanc'd near Bethphage, and Bethany, to the mountain call'd the Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

As soon as he entred into the temple, he drove out the sellers and buyers there: telling them it is written,

and he instructed the people daily in the temple, while the chief priests, the Scribes, and the rulers of the people, were contriving to take away his life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

but they were the more vehement, saying, he promotes sedition by speading such doctrine thro' all Judea, from Galilee to this place.

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

In my former treatise, I gave an account, O Theophilus, of all the actions and doctrine of Jesus, to the time of his assumption,

When they were arrived there, they went up into an upper room, where Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zelot, and Judas the brother of James used to resort,

Parthians, Medes, Elamites, the inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus,

they continued stedfastly in the apostolical doctrine of a community, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

for some time ago one Theudas started up, pretending to be something extraordinary, who was join'd indeed by about four hundred men: but he was no sooner put to death, than his followers all dispers'd, and were reduc'd to nothing.

for some time ago one Theudas started up, pretending to be something extraordinary, who was join'd indeed by about four hundred men: but he was no sooner put to death, than his followers all dispers'd, and were reduc'd to nothing. after this man, Judas of Galilee appear'd, at the time of the registry, and seduc'd many people: he also perished, and all his followers were dispersed.

after this man, Judas of Galilee appear'd, at the time of the registry, and seduc'd many people: he also perished, and all his followers were dispersed.

you know, how his fame spread from Galilee through all Judea, after the baptism which John had preach'd:

In the mean time, the apostles, and the brethren, who were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles had likewise receiv'd the word of God.

and one of them named Agabus foretold by the spirit, that there should be a great famine, thro' all the world: which accordingly happen'd in the reign of Claudius Cesar. then the disciples determin'd to send, each of them answerably to his abilities, some relief to the brethren residing in Judea: which they actually perform'd,

the Jews there were of a more generous temper than those of Thessalonica: for they very readily embrac'd their doctrine, and daily examin'd, whether it was conformable to the scriptures.

where having found a Jew nam'd Aquila, a native of Pontus, who lately came from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had order'd all the Jews to quit Rome; he went to them:

offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.

offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.

After this, Paul staid two whole years in a house he had hired, and gave access to all that visited him,