Now the birth, of Jesus Christ, was, thus: His mother Mary having been betrothed to Joseph, - before they came together, she was found with child by the Holy Spirit.

Now, when, Jesus, was born in Bethlehem of Judaea, in the days of Herod the king, lo! wise men from eastern parts, came into Jerusalem:

Now, they, hearing the king, went, and lo! the star which they had seen in the east, was going before them, until it went and stood over where the child was;

Now, when they had retired, lo! a messenger of the Lord, appeareth by dream unto Joseph, saying, Arise, take unto thee the child and its mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there, until I tell thee, - for Herod is about to seek the child, to destroy it.

Now, in those days, came John the Immerser, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judaea;

But Jesus answering, said unto him, Suffer me even now, - for, thus, it becometh us, to fulfil, all righteousness; then, he suffered him.

Now, if the grass of the field - which to-day, is, and, to-morrow, into an oven, is cast - God thus adorneth, not much rather, you, little of faith?

Now Jesus, hearing, marveled, and said to them that followed, - Verily, I say unto you, With no one in Israel, such faith as this, have I found.

Now Jesus, seeing a multitude about him, gave orders to depart unto the other side.

Now there was, far from them, a herd of many swine, feeding;

Now the multitudes, seeing, were struck with fear, and glorified the God who had given authority, such as this, unto men.

While, these things, he was speaking unto them, lo! a certainruler, came, and began bowing down to him, saying, - My daughter, just now died! But come, and lay thy hand upon, her, and she shall live.

Now, the twelve apostles' names, are these: - first Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, - and James, the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother;

Now, John, hearing in the prison the works of the Christ, sending through his disciples,

But, from the days of John the Immerser, until even now, the kingdom of the heavens, is being invaded, and, invaders, are, seizing upon it.

Now, the boat, still many furlongs from the land, was holding off, being distressed by the waves, - for, the wind, was, contrary.

But, Jesus, calling near his disciples, said - My compassions are moved towards the multitude, because even now, three days, abide they with me, and they have nothing to eat, - and, to dismiss them fasting, I am not willing, lest by any means they faint in the way.

But, I say unto you - that, Elijah, just now, came, - and they recognised him not, but did with him, whatsoever they pleased: Thus, the Son of Man also, is destined to suffer by them.

Now there were, with us, seven brethren; and, the first, marrying, died, and not having seed, left his wife unto his brother.

Now, the Pharisees, hearing that he had silenced the Sadducees, were brought together with one accord;

Now, the Pharisees having come together, Jesus questioned them, saying -

Now, from the fig-tree, learn ye, the parable: - When, already, her young branch, becometh tender, and the leaves, may be sprouting, ye observe, that, near, is, the summer:

Now, five of them, were foolish, and, five, prudent.

Now, the bridegroom, delaying, they all became drowsy, and were sleeping.

Now Peter, answering, said unto him - Though, all, shall find cause of stumbling in thee, I, shall never find cause of stumbling.

Or thinkest thou that I cannot call upon my Father, and he will set near me, even now, more than twelve legions of messengers?

Now, Peter, was following him afar off, unto the court of the High-priest, - and, entering within, was sitting with the attendants, to see the end.

Now, the High-priests and all the High-council, were seeking false-witness against Jesus, that they might, put him to death;

Then, the High-priest rent asunder his garments, saying - He hath spoken profanely! What further need have we, of witnesses? Lo! now, ye have heard the profanity!

Now, Peter, was sitting without, in the court; and there came unto him a certain female servant, saying - Thou also, wast with Jesus, the Galilaean.

Now, when morning came, all the High-priests and Elders of the people took, counsel, against Jesus, so as to put him to death:

Now, Jesus, stood before the governor; and the governor questioned him, saying - Thou, art the king of the Jews? And, Jesus, said - Thou, sayest.

Now they had at that time a distinguished prisoner, called, Barabbas.

Now the governor, answering, said unto them - Which of the two desire ye I should release unto you? And they said - Barabbas!

Israel's King, he is! Let him come down, now, from the cross, - and we will believe on him!

He hath put confidence upon God, Let him rescue him, now, if he desireth him; for he said, I am, God's Son.

Now, from the sixth hour, darkness, came upon all the land - until the ninth hour.

Now certain of them who were there standing, when they heard, began to say - This man, calleth, Elijah.

Now, the centurion, and those with him watching Jesus, seeing the earthquake and the things coming to pass, were violently affrighted, saying - Truly, God's Son, was, he!

Now there were there, many women, from afar, beholding, who indeed had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him;

Now there were there, Mary the Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

Now his appearance, was, as lightning, and, his clothing, white as snow;

Now as they were, going, 1o! certain of the guard, went into the city and reported unto the High-priests all the things that had come to pass;