but Jesus rebuk'd him, saying, be dumb, and come out of him. upon which the demon threw him down in the midst of the assembly, and came out, without doing him any harm.

so approaching near her, he order'd the fever to leave her, and it left her. upon which she immediately arose, and waited upon them at table.

many were dispossess'd of the demons, who cried aloud, you are the Messiah, the son of God. but he rebuked them, and would not suffer them to declare, that they knew him to be the Messiah.

When it was day, he retired into a desart place, where the people searching for him, found him out, and as they earnestly press'd him not to leave them,

One day, as the people press'd after him to hear his divine preaching, he came near the lake of Gennesereth,

master, said Simon, we have toil'd all the night, without any prize: however, since you give the word, I will throw the net.

and he charg'd him not to tell any man: but go, said he, present your self to the priest, and offer what the law requires for your purification, that it may be an evidence to them.

in the mean time his fame spread so much the more, and a vast multitude flock'd to hear him, and to be cured of their diseases,

At another time, as he was teaching, it happened that some Pharisees, and doctors of the law were sitting by, who came from the several towns of Galilee and Judea, and from Jerusalem: when the power of the Lord appear'd in their relief.

for instance, they brought a man in his bed lying sick of the palsy: and try'd to. bring him directly into his presence.

but the Scribes and Pharisees of that place reproach'd his disciples, and said, why do ye eat and drink with publicans and scandalous people?

I came not to call saints, but sinners to repentance. Then they ask'd him, how comes it that John's disciples,

but new wine must be put into new skins, and both will be preserv'd.

On the second-prime sabbath, as Jesus was passing through the corn-fields, his disciples happen'd to pluck the ears, and rubbing out the corn with their hands began to eat.

but Jesus replied, have you never read what David did, when he and his company were press'd with hunger?

On another sabbath-day it happen'd, that he went into the synagogue to preach, where a man was present, who had the palsy in his right hand.

Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who prov'd the traitor.

give and you shall receive: they shall pour into your lap good measure, well pressed, heap'd up, and running over. for in the measure you deal with others, you shall be dealt with yourselves.

he is like a man who in building a house, digg'd deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: an inundation came, the current beat impetuously upon that house, but could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

and they that were sent, being return'd to the house, they found the servant, who had been sick, in good health.

then advancing, he touch'd the bier, and the bearers standing still, he said, young man, arise, I command you.

John was soon inform'd of these transactions by his disciples,

then he gave them this answer, go, and tell John what you have seen, and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are healed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the gospel is proclaim'd to the poor.

When the messengers of John were departed, he address'd himself to the people, and said with relation to John, what did you go to see in the desart? a reed shaken with the wind?

they are like children playing together in the street, who cry, we have play'd to you on the flute, but you have not danced: we have sung mournful dittys, but you have not lamented.

and stood behind at his feet weeping, bath'd them with her tears, wiped them with her hair, kissed his feet, and poured the perfume upon them.

and several women, who had been delivered from evil spirits and cured of their diseases: particularly Mary Magdalene, who had been dispossess'd of seven demons:

A vast number of people being assembled, and crowding to him from all quarters, he thus address'd himself to them by way of parable.

a husbandman went out to sow his corn: and as he was sowing, some fell upon the beaten road, which was crush'd under foot, or devoured by the birds.

some fell upon very stony ground, which no sooner sprung up, but it wither'd away, for want of moisture:

some fell among thorns; but the thorns over-grew it, and starv'd it.

But his disciples having ask'd him the meaning of this parable;

by the beaten road is meant, they who only hear: the word, by the lurking wiles of the devil, being hinder'd from taking root in their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

whatever is now obscure, shall hereafter be made clear; whatever is now conceal'd, shall then be publickly known.

but to his disciples he said, where is your faith? while they, seiz'd with fear and admiration, said to one another, who can this man be, that he commands even the winds, and the waves, and they obey?

when he was landed, there met him a man, who belong'd to the city Gadara, and had been for a long time possessed by demons. he did not wear any cloaths, nor dwell in any house, but among the tombs.

upon seeing Jesus, he set up a great cry, fell down before him, and roar'd out, what business have you with me, Jesus son of the most high God? I beseech you torment me not.

for he had commanded the impure spirit to quit the man, he had so long possessed: who, tho' bound in chains, and fastned with fetters, broke thro' all restraints, and was hurry'd by the demon into the desarts.

accordingly the demons quitted the man, and enter'd into the swine: immediately the herd ran headlong down a precipice into the lake, and were drowned.

being inform'd by those that were present, by what means the demoniac had been cured.

Some time after, a person nam'd Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came to Jesus, and upon his knees desired him to come to his house:

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, who lay a dying. as he was on the way, the crowd press'd after him,

and among the rest a woman, who had been troubled with an hemorrhage twelve years, having consum'd her whole fortune upon physicians, who could none of them cure her; she getting behind him,

but he said to her, daughter, don't be under any concern: your faith has sav'd you, go in peace.

being come to the house, he suffer'd nobody to go into the room with him, except Peter, John and James, and the young woman's father and mother.

but Jesus oblig'd them to withdraw; then grasping her hand, he said, my child, arise.

immediately she came to life, and rose up: and he order'd, that something should be given her to eat.

and her parents were seized with astonishment: but he charg'd them not to let the fact be known to any one.

when you are lodg'd in any house, there stay, till you leave the place.

if any refuse to entertain you, when you leave that city, shake off the dust from your feet, as a sign of their being abandon'd.

accordingly they departed, and travell'd thro' the towns, preaching the gospel, and performing cures every where.

where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured.

then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he ask'd blessing: then divided them, and gave them to his disciples to be distributed among the people:

One day having retired alone to prayer, he came to his disciples, and ask'd them, saying, whom do the people judge me to be?

what advantage is it for a man to have gain'd the whole world, if he himself runs into utter loss and ruin?

as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was quite chang'd, and his raiment was of a splendid white:

who discours'd about the exit, he was to make at Jerusalem;

The next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a multitude of people happen'd to meet him:

when one of the company cry'd out, master, I beseech you, cast your eyes upon my son, for he is my only child:

At length they enter'd into a debate, which of them should be the greatest.

Then said John to Jesus, master, we saw one casting out demons in your name, and we oppos'd it, because he does not follow you with us.

Now the time of his assumption drawing nigh, he was fix'd in his resolution to go to Jerusalem:

but they would not entertain him, because he appear'd to them, as if he was going to Jerusalem.

but Jesus turn'd, and rebuked them, saying, you don't know by what spirit you are moved.

Jesus answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in the kingdom of God.

After this the Lord nominated seventy disciples more, and sent them before by two and two, into all the cities, and towns, where he himself design'd to go.

and thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to the sky, shall be plung'd into an abyss.

At length the seventy return'd with great joy, saying, Lord, even the demons have been made subject to us by virtue of your name.

I have authoriz'd you to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and triumph over all the power of the enemy; so that nothing shall be capable of doing you any mischief.

a Levite too came to the same place, gave him a look, and pass'd on.

went up to him, dress'd his wounds by applying oil and wine, then set him upon his own mule, and brought him to an inn, where he took care of him.

which now of the three do you think was neighbour to the man that was robb'd.

he, reply'd the doctor, who took pity on him. then said Jesus to him, go then, and imitate his example.

but Martha perplex'd with the hurry of her affairs, came to him, and said, Lord, don't you observe my sister has left me to serve all alone: direct her therefore to give me some assistance.

but the best and the most necessary concern is, what Mary has pitch'd upon, of which she shall never be deprived.

others, to try him, desir'd he would show some miraculous sign in the heaven.

when a man that is stout and well arm'd guards his palace, his possessions are safe.

and as the crowd grew more numerous, he thus began, this is a degenerate race of men: they demand a miracle: but no miracle shall be exhibited, but such as happen'd in the person of Jonas the prophet.

the eye is the light of the body: if therefore your eye be clear, every member of your body will have the benefit of the light: but if it be spoil'd, they must all rest in darkness.

upon which the Lord said to him, you Pharisees won't leave any filth upon the outside of a cup or a platter: while your consciences are abandon'd to rapine, and sensuality.

As he was pursuing his discourse, the Scribes and Pharisees passionately urg'd him with many captious questions, in order to ensnare him,

but I will inform you whom you should fear: fear him, who after he has kill'd, has power to precipitate into hell; yes, I advise you, fear him.

nay, the very hairs of your head can't fall without being number'd: be not then afraid; there is no comparison between you and sparrows.

but whoever shall renounce me before men, he shall be renounc'd before the angels of God.

but Jesus answer'd him, who made me a judge, or an arbitrator between you?

to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful.

and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop?

therefore don't be concern'd about what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; but lay aside all your anxiety:

for it is enough that the Gentiles are so concern'd about these things: as for you, your father is acquainted with all your wants.

therefore do you rather seek the kingdom of God, and then all your necessities will be fully supply'd.

be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him.

whom his master at his return shall find so employ'd.

and must not this daughter of Abraham, whom satan has held bound these eighteen years, be disengag'd from this bond, on a sabbath-day?

at which all his adversaries were confounded. but the people were highly pleased, at the glorious actions which he perform'd.

it is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leaven'd.

Afterwards he pass'd thro' several citys and villages, where he taught the people, on his journey to Jerusalem.

and somebody ask'd him, Lord, will there be but few people saved? to which he answered,

when once the master of the family is enter'd in, and has fastned the door, you will stand without beating at the door, and cry, Lord, Lord, let us in: but he will answer, you are strangers to me.

yet some shall come from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south, and shall be entertain'd in the kingdom of God.

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those, who are sent unto thee: how often would I have gather'd thy children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and ye would not?"