and made an impression upon all that heard of them. what a child will this be? said they, for the divine influence does attend him.

the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then, which does not produce good fruit, shall be hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Besides, he applied this similitude to them. no man, said he, puts a piece of new cloth upon an old coat: if he does, the new will strain the old, and they will by no means suit one another.

Certainly a good tree does not produce bad fruit: nor does a bad tree produce good fruit.

but he that does not practise what he hears, is like a man who built his house upon the loose earth without any foundation: the current beat impetuously against it: in the instant down it fell, and great were its ruins.

for though I am subject to authority, I have soldiers under me: I bid one go, and he goes: I bid another come, and he comes: I bid my servant do this, and he does it."

and blessed is he, who does not make me the occasion of his fall.

improve therefore what you hear: for he that improves what he has, shall have more; but he that does not, shall lose even that, which he thinks he possesses.

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.

to whom he answered, how does the law run in that case? what do you find?

He that does not join with me, is against me: and he that is not active for me, is a deserter.

However, when a man has once lighted his lamp, he does not hide it in a by-place, or under a bushel; but sets it on a stand, that all who come in may have light.

then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions.

his master will return on a day he does not expect him, and a an hour he is ignorant of; he will separate him from the rest, and give him a treatment answerable to his infidelity.

whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes. for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand.

Then he said, what does the kingdom of God resemble? to what shall I compare it?

and he that does not bear his cross, and tread in my steps, cannot be my disciple.

at length coming to himself, how many, said he, does my father keep in pay, who have bread in abundance, whilst I am dying here with hunger?

I declare unto you, he that does not come with the disposition of a child shall not enter into the kingdom of God.