among other things he said, there comes one after me, who is superiour to me, I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes.

"the time, said he, is accomplish'd, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."

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

and Jesus threatned him, be mute, said he, and come out.

In the evening, when the sun was set, they brought to him many diseased, and several demoniacks.

and when they had found him, they said, the people are seeking for you.

and he said unto them, let us go into the neighbouring villages, that I may preach there likewise, for that was the design of my coming.

Jesus then mov'd with compassion, held out his hand, and touching him, said, I will, be thou healed.

said he, how you take the least notice of this to any man: but go, show your self to the priest, and offer for your cure what Moses commanded, that this may serve as a testimony against them.

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.

Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, son, thy sins are forgiven.

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

and immediately Jesus perceiving by his spirit, that they made these secret reflections, said, why do you entertain such suggestions?

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,

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.

Jesus hearing this, said to them, they that are in health, have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

upon which the Pharisees said to him, pray observe how they trespass on the sabbath-day.

he said then to the man who had the withered hand, rise and stand there in the midst.

then he looking with indignation at those about him, being concern'd at their disingenuous perverse temper, he said to the man, stretch out your hand, which he did, and his hand become sound.

when his relations heard of this, they went to his relief, for it was said, he fainted away.

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

but calling them to him, he said by way of similitude, how can satan dispossess satan?

and casting his eyes round the company, there, said he, are my mother and my brothers.

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.

some of the seed happened to fall by the wayside, which the birds light upon, and devoured.

he that hath ears to hear, said he, let him hear.

but if, said he, you don't comprehend this easy parable, how can ye understand any of the rest?

they who receiv'd seed by the wayside, are those in whom the word is sown, who no sooner have heard it, but satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.

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

as for those, who receive seed as among thorns: they are such as hear the word.

they who receive seed as on good ground, are such as hear the word and entertain it, and bring forth fruit, some in one degree, and some in another.

Again he said, is a lamp ever brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? or to be set on a stand?

And consider, said he, how you hear; for in proportion as you weigh what is communicated to you, new light shall be given:

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

Again he said, to what shall we compare the state of the gospel? or by what parable shall we represent it?

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

The same day in the evening, he said to them, let us cross over to the other side of the lake.

when they had dismiss'd the people, the bark he was in, set sail, in company with other small barks.

and rebuked the wind, hush, said he, and be still. immediately the wind subsides, and a settled calm ensued.

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.

and crying with a loud voice, said, "what injury have I done you, Jesus, thou son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, not to torment me."

(for Jesus had said to him, "come out of the man, thou impure spirit.")

however, Jesus refused him, and said, go home to thy friends, and tell them what great things the Lord hath done for thee, and how he hath had compassion on thee.

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

for said she, if I do but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.

Jesus conscious of the influence he had exerted, immediately turned towards the crowd, and said, who touched my clothes?

and he said to her, daughter, thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace, entirely freed from your indisposition.

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?"

Jesus, upon hearing that, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "be not afraid, only believe."

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.

when the sabbath was come, he preach'd in the synagogue, to the great astonishment of many, who upon hearing his discourse, said, how came he by all this? what strange endowment of knowledge is this, that he should work such miracles?

but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family:

whatever house you enter into, said he, there abide, till you leave the place.

In the mean time king Herod heard of Jesus, whose name was now celebrated, and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, no wonder then that he works miracles.

others said, 'tis Elias. others, 'tis a prophet, or one equal to a prophet.

but Herod, from what he had heard, said, 'tis John himself, whom I caused to be beheaded, who is risen from the dead.

nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom."

then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she.

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.

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.

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

but as the day was far advanc'd, his disciples came to him, and said, this is a desart place, and it is now late.

Jesus replied, do you your selves give them something to eat. shall we go then, said they, to purchase bread, to the value of two hundred denarii, for them to eat?

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

then he order'd the people to sit down in distinct companies upon the green grass.

and they sat down in several divisions, some consisting of an hundred, and some of fifty.

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.

Being got to the other side of the lake, they came to the country of Gennasereth, where they landed.

You are in the right, said he, to abolish the laws of God, to make way for such traditions.

Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death.

Then Jesus having called all the people to him, said, attend every one of you, and understand.

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?

but, said he, that which proceeds from a man, is what defiles 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.

then said Jesus to her, for this expression, go thy way, the demon has left your daughter.

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

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,

seven, said they. then he order'd the people to sit down on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, then broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people, which they accordingly did.

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

then leaving them he went aboard again, and pass'd to the other side.

they said to one another, this is because we did not take bread: which Jesus perceiving,

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?

don't you yet, said he, comprehend my meaning?

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.

but who, said he, do you take me to be? Peter answered, you are the Messiah:

and this he said in such an undisguised manner, that Peter took him aside, and pretended to reprimand him.

Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me.

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.

then a cloud surrounded them, and a voice from the cloud, said, "this is my beloved son, hear him."

it is true, said he, that Elias must come beforehand to establish every thing, and that it was predicted of him, as well as of the son of man, that he should suffer very much, and be treated with contempt.

then said Jesus, incredulous people, how long shall I be with you? must I be always assisting you? bring him before me.

Jesus then asked the father, how long is it since this befel him? from his infancy, said the father.