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.

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.

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

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

it is like a grain of mustard-seed, which when sown in the earth, is less than any other grain that is sown there.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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