In the mean time the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wonder'd at his tarrying so long in the temple.

it is the Lord, said she, who has thus favour'd me, at the time when he took care to remove the reproach I was under among men.

Mary was surpriz'd at the voice of such an appearance, and wonder'd what the meaning of this salutation should be.

under the pontificate of Annas and Caiaphas, JOHN, the son of Zacharias, received his divine commission in the wilderness.

he address'd himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water; but there is one coming, who is superiour to me, whose shoes I am unworthy to untie: he shall baptize you with the holy spirit, under the appearance of fire.

(to whom he gave the name of Peter) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

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."

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.

Now, no one lights a lamp to hide it under a vessel, or under a bed: but sets it on a stand, to give light to all the company.

upon Jesus's saying to him, what is your name? he answer'd, legion, (for many demons were enter'd into him.)

but there being a numerous herd of swine feeding on the mountain, they desired he would permit them to enter into the swine, which he granted.

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.

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

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

but when you enter into any city, and they refuse to entertain you, go through the streets,

Another time, as they were on a journey, Jesus enter'd into a village, where a woman, named Martha, entertain'd him at her house.

and forgive us our sins: since we forgive every one that has offended us. and leave us not under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself: they all enter in and dwell there, and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first.

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.

strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for I declare unto you, that many shall try to get in, and shall not be able.

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.

"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?"

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

Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God!

it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

they watch'd then, and suborn'd spies, who under pretence of their tender consciences, might ensnare him in his discourse, and so betray him to the civil power and jurisdiction of the governor.

who under the pretext of their long prayers devour the fortunes of widows. wherefore they shall be punish'd with greater severity.

there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars: and upon the earth distress of nations under confusion, the sea and the waves roaring.

men dying with fear under the apprehension of those calamities, which are coming upon the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

but the other answered, and thus reprov'd him, art thou under no awe of God, thou that art condemned to the same punishment?

then said he to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you enter into your kingdom.

was not the Messiah to have suffer'd thus, and after that enter into his glory?