(for they were fishers) and Jesus said to them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

As soon as they were come to Capernaum, he entred into the synagogue, and it being the sabbath, instructed them.

and they were astonished at his manner of preaching: for he spoke with an air of authority, and not as the Scribes.

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.

As soon as they were come out of the synagogue, they went with James and John into the house of Simon and Andrew,

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.

but there were certain of the Scribes sitting there, who were dissatisfied in their own minds, and said to themselves,

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.

but he replied, have ye never read what David, and the rest of the company did, when they were press'd with hunger?

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.

for having healed abundance of people, all that were afflicted with any grievous distemper pressed upon him to touch him.

these were Simon, whom he sirnam'd Peter, James the son of Zebedee,

Some Scribes, who were come from Jerusalem, said, he is confederate with Beelzebub, the prince of the demons enables him to dispossess demons.

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.

Thus he instructed them by such a variety of parables as were adapted to their capacity.

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

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.

and he departed, and published in Decapolis, what Jesus had done for him: and all were filled with admiration.

immediately the damsel arose, and walked, for she was twelve years of age: and they were struck with astonishment.

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.

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

they dispossess'd a great number of demons. many, that were sick, they anointed with oil, and restor'd their health.

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;

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.

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.

the company that were entertain'd being about five thousand men.

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.

no sooner were they ashore, but the people, who presently perceiv'd it was Jesus,

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.

when observing that some of his disciples were eating with profane hands, that is, without having wash'd them, they found fault.

and his Ears were instantly opened, his tongue was loosen'd, and he spoke freely.

for they were transported with admiration, and said, all his actions are beneficent! he gives hearing to the deaf, and speech to the dumb.

At that time, as the company were very numerous, and had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples, and said,

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

now they that had eaten were four thousand: and then he dismissed them.

Moses and Elias likewise appear'd, and were in conference with Jesus.

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

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:

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

then he ask'd the Scribes, what were you debating with them?

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.

but they did not comprehend the meaning, and were ashamed to ask him about it.

At length, he arrived at Capernaum, where being in his own house, he asked his disciples, what were you disputing about by the way?

at which they were silent, for upon the road they had disputed about precedency.

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.

When they were in the house, the disciples asked him again concerning this matter, and he said to them,

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?

at this they were more amazed than before, and said to one another, how then can such a man be saved?

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.

but the other ten, when they heard this, were fill'd with indignation against James and John.

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.

In the morning as they were coming back, they saw the fig-tree withered away to the very roots.

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?

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.

now there were seven brothers: the first married a wife and died, leaving her without any children.

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.

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 they were seized with sorrow, all successively asking him, is it I?

then he return'd and found them still sleeping, for their eyes were heavy, and they did not know how to give an answer.

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.

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?

Jesus they led away to the high priest's, where all the chief priests, the rulers and Scribes, were assembled.

there were indeed several, who depos'd what was false against him: besides, what they deposed was insufficient.

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.

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:

(for it was very great.) but when they were near in view, they perceiv'd that the stone was roll'd away.

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.

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.

immediately she went to those who frequented Jesus, and were then bemoaning themselves in tears, and acquainted them with it.

after that, he appear'd under another form to two of them, as they were taking a walk into the country.

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.