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

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:

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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,

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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

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

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

and John the brother of James, (whom he had named Boanerges, that is to say, sons of thunder.)

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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,

why, said he, are ye so frighted? are ye still so void of faith?

and they were exceedingly afraid, and said to one another, who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

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

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 when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and prostrated himself before him.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

however, he looked about to see who it was.

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?"

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.

then taking her hand, he said to her, Talitha cumi, that is to say, damsel, arise, 'tis I command you.

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

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

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;

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

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.

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.

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

so they privately set sail for the desart (of Bethsaida.)

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.

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.

go see, said he, how many loaves you have: and having examin'd, they told him, five, and two fishes.

so that they all eat a sufficient share,

It was now late in the evening, and the bark in full sea, when Jesus, who was ashore all alone,

when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition,

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.

for they were so stupid, they did not comprehend the miracle of the loaves.

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.

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?

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.

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

then looking up to heaven, with a sigh, he said, Ephphata, that is, be open:

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

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

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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:

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

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.

Then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, you see we have left every thing to follow you.

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;

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

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.

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.

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