now John was clothed with camels hair, with a leathern girdle about his waist: and his food was locusts and wild honey.

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.

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.

when this voice from heaven was heard, "thou art my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased."

where he continued forty days, being tempted by Satan: and when he was among the wild beasts, angels ministred unto him.

But after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, spreading the good news of the kingdom of the Messiah.

now there was in their synagogue a demoniack, who cried out, ah,

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

On the morrow rising up, while it was yet dark, he went out, and retired into a solitary place, where he prayed.

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.

and while he was speaking, the leprosy left him in an instant, and he was cur'd.

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.

Some time after he returned to Capernaum; upon the rumour that he was there,

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.

who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay.

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

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?

Another time, as he was going through the corn-fields on the sabbath-day, his disciples as they pass'd along began to pluck the ears of corn.

how he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar, who was afterwards high-priest, and did eat the shew-bread, giving some of it likewise to the company, though the law allow'd no body to eat of it but the priests.

adding this observation, "the sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath."

Another time he entred into the synagogue, when a man was there who had a withered hand.

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

this was in answer to their saying, he was influenc'd by an impure spirit.

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.

but when the sun was up, it was scorched, and for want of root, withered away.

And when he was in private, the twelve, and some of his disciples asked him the meaning of the parable.

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.

for there is nothing conceal'd but what shall be made manifest: nor was any thing kept secret, but in order to be divulged.

his stile in publick was figurative, but he explain'd every thing to his disciples in private.

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

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,

and as soon as Jesus was come out of the ship, he met a demoniack, who came from among the tombs, where he haunted,

night and day he was in the mountains, howling among the tombs, and hacking his flesh with flints.

and he was very importunate with Jesus not to drive them away from that country.

now there was a great herd of swine feeding upon the mountain;

as he was embarking, the late demoniack desired, that he might be with Jesus.

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

Now there was a woman, who had been affected with an hemorrhage twelve years:

and immediately the source of her disorder was dried up: and she sensibly perceived she was healed of that indisposition.

however, he looked about to see who it was.

upon which they fell a laughing: however, having turned them all out, and taking with him the father and the mother of the damsel, and those that had accompany'd him, he entred in where the damsel was lying.

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

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?

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.

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;

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.

Soon after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark for Bethsaida, on the opposite shore, while he was dismissing the people.

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

perceived his disciples had much ado to bear up against the wind, which was contrary; about the fourth watch of the night, he came up, and would have pass'd by them.

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

and as soon as he was got aboard, the wind ceased; which still encreas'd their astonishment and admiration:

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

came flocking from all quarters, carrying their sick on their beds to the places where they heard he was:

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

for the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, in pursuance of their antient traditions, never eat till they have wash'd their hands up to their elbows.

for a woman, whose child was possess'd with an impure spirit, having heard of him, found him out, and throwing herself at his feet,

entreated him to force the demon out of her daughter; now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation.

accordingly she went home, where she found that the demon was indeed gone out of her daughter, and she was lying on the bed.

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

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

as he was then directing them diligently to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod,

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

Six days after Jesus took Peter, James and John, and accompanied them up a high mountain in private; and was transfigured in their presence.

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

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:

an expression which they dwelt upon, asking one another the meaning of "till he was raised from the dead."

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.

but I tell you, that Elias is already come, as it was foretold; and they have treated him at their discretion.

When he was come to the other disciples, he found a great crowd about them, and the Pharisees disputing with them.

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.

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 Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up, and he was perfectly recovered.

now when Jesus was retired to his own house, his disciples asked him in private, why could not we cast this spirit out?

Having left that place, they went a private way through Galilee: for he was willing to be conceal'd.

but Jesus answered them, it was out of regard to your untractable temper, that Moses gave you this permission.

which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God.

When he was set out upon his journey, there met him one, who kneeling down before him, said, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?

but he was troubled at this answer, and went away very sorrowful, for he had a great estate.

or on my left, is not in my power to grant, except to those for whom it was designed.

At length they came to Jericho, and as he was leaving Jericho, accompanied by his disciples, and a great number of people, a blind man called Bartimeus sat begging in the high-way.

when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he cried out, and said, Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.

go to yonder village that faces you, and upon your entrance into it, you will find a colt tied, that never was yet backed; loose him, and bring him to me.

On the morrow when they had left Bethany, he was press'd with hunger.

and observing at a distance a fig-tree full of leaves, he went up to it to see if he could find any fruit upon it. but when he came to it, he found it had nothing but leaves, (for it was not the season for that sort of fig.)

Then they entred again into Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the Scribes, and rulers of the Jews came about him,

the baptism of John, was it of divine, or of human institution?

answer me that. upon this they reasoned thus with themselves; if we should say, it was divine, he will urge, why then did you not believe him?

if we should say, it was a human institution, we run a risk from the people. (for they all believed John was a true prophet.)

Then Jesus address'd himself to them in this parabolical manner. a certain person planted a vineyard, made a fence about it, clear'd the way for a wine-press, built a tower, and committed it to the care of vine-dressers, while he was travelling abroad.

Jesus observing he answer'd so discreetly, said to him, you are not far from the kingdom of God. and no man after that was so hardy as to ask him any question.

As Jesus was teaching in the temple, he address'd himself to them, saying, why do the Scribes maintain that Christ is the son of David?

for David himself, who was inspired by the holy spirit, has this expression, "the Lord said to my Lord, sit thou at my right hand till I make thy enemies thy foot-stool."

At length, as Jesus was sitting over-against the treasury, he observed the peoples throwing money into the chest; when many of the rich gave large sums.

As Jesus was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, see, master, what stone-work, and buildings are here.

and when he was sitting upon the mount of Olives over-against the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew said to him in private, tell us,

Within two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread. and the chief priests, with the Scribes, contriv'd how they might seize Jesus by surprize, and put him to death.

now being at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, while he was at table, there came a woman with a viol full of the perfume of spikenard, which was very costly; and she opened the viol, and poured it upon his head.

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.

I was daily among you, teaching in the temple, and you did not then seize upon me. but the scriptures are thereby accomplished.

But a certain youth, that was stript to his inmost vest, followed him, and was seized by the soldiers.