he shall convert many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

the angel replied, I am Gabriel, who attend in the presence of God, and am sent to communicate to you this agreeable message.

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

he shall be great, he shall be the son of the most high. the Lord God shall give him the throne of his father David.

the angel answered her, "the holy spirit shall descend upon thee, and the power of the most high shall over-shadow thee: wherefore thy holy offspring shall be called the son of God.

for nothing is impossible to God."

and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my saviour,

immediately he had the use of his speech: and he uttered himself in praises to God.

"blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he hath regarded and wrought a deliverance for his people:

through the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun has visited us from on high,

All of a sudden an army of celestial beings join'd the angel, singing praises to God, and saying,

"glory to God in the heavens, and to men on earth felicity in the divine favour."

glorifying and praising God, for having heard and seen every thing exactly as the angel inform'd them.

then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,

in the mean time Jesus increas'd in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

let your actions therefore show your repentance, and don't pretend to say within yourselves, "we have Abraham for our father:" for I tell you that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

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.

son of Cainan, son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, the son of God.

then the devil said to him; if you are the son of God, command this stone to become bread.

but Jesus answered him, it is written, "man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God appoints."

but Jesus answered him, avant, satan, for it is written, "thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve."

next, the devil brought him to Jerusalem, and setting him on the battlements of the temple, said to him, if you be the son of God, throw your self down from this height,

but Jesus replied, it is said, "thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."

what business have you with us, Jesus of Nazareth? are you come to destroy us? I know who you are; the saint of God.

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.

he said to them, I must likewise proclaim the kingdom of God in other cities; for to that end am I sent.

upon which the Scribes and Pharisees objected among themselves, saying, what a man is this to blaspheme thus? who can forgive sins but God alone?

immediately he started up before them all, took up the bed, where he lay, and went home, glorifying God.

at this they were all seized with astonishment, and gave thanks to God, crying out with great reverence, what a wonderful instance of power have we seen this day!

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.

then said Jesus to them, I will ask you one question, which is the most allowable on the sabbath-day, to do good, or to neglect it? to save a man's life, or to let him perish?

But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you:

if any one strike you on one cheek, present to him the other likewise: or if any one seize your cloak, surrender your coat also.

but as for you, love your enemies, do good, and lend without expecting any advantage from it: so shall your reward be great, in acting like the children of the most high: for he is kind to the most ungrateful wretches.

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.

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

a good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces what is good: and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart produces what is evil: for 'tis from the abundance of the heart, that the mouth speaketh.

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

as he drew near the gate of the city, there was a dead man just then carrying out to be buried, who was his mother's only son, and she a widow: and many people of the town came with her.

all that were present were seized with dread, and glorified God, saying, a great prophet is risen up among us, and God has visited his people.

all the people, even the publicans, upon hearing him, gave glory to God, by receiving the baptism of John;

but some of the corn fell into good soil, and grew up, yielding a hundred grains for one. then raising his voice he concluded with these words, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

now the meaning of the parable is this: the seed sown signifies the word of God.

but by the good ground is meant such persons as have received the doctrine with simplicity and sincerity, abide by it, and practise it with perseverance.

One day the mother of Jesus, and his brethren came to speak with him, but could not get near by reason of the crowd.

but he answered them, my mother and brethren are these, who attend to the word of God, and practise it.

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.

saying, go home, and relate, what great things God hath done for you. whereupon he departed, and published through all the city, what a wonderful deliverance Jesus had wrought for him.

and he said to them make no provision for your journey: take neither staff, nor sack, nor bread, nor money; and but one coat for each.

but who, said he, do you think I am? Peter answered, you are the Messiah of God.

Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God.

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.

and heal the sick you find there. tell the inhabitants the kingdom of God is drawing nigh unto them.

and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you."

he replied, 'tis thus, "thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, with all thy strength, and with all thy understanding; and thy neighbour as thy self."

and he within should give this answer, don't trouble me now: the door is made fast, and my family are all in bed: I can't get up to supply you.

but if I cast out demons by the finger of God, it follows, that the reign of the Messiah is now begun among you.

but rather, said he, happy are they who hear the word of God, and put it in practice.

agreeably to this, in the Wisdom of God 'tis said, "I will send them prophets and apostles: some they will kill, and others they will persecute:

moreover I declare unto you, whoever shall acknowledge me before men, him shall the son of man also own before the angels of God.

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

but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided?

now if God thus cloaths the flowers, which exist to-day in the field, and to-morrow are thrown into the oven: how much more will he cloath you, O distrustful men?

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

fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.

When you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, pay the interest, and get your discharge, while you are on the way; for fear he should bring you before the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into jail.

I tell you, you will not get out, till you have paid to the last farthing.

then he laid his hands upon her: and instantly she stood upright, and glorified God.

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

again he said, to what shall I compare the kingdom of God?

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.

there will be weeping, and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

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.

At the same time, some of the Pharisees came to him, and said, get away, retire from hence, for Herod designs to take away your life.

One of the company hearing that, said to him, happy is he that shall be entertain'd in the kingdom of God.

salt is good, but if the salt has lost its savour, with what shall it be recovered?

who reply'd, your brother is return'd, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him in good health.

how many years have I serv'd you, without having ever disobey'd your orders? and yet you never bestow'd a kid upon me, to make merry with my friends:

a servant cannot serve two masters: for either he will neglect the one, and attend the other; or he will be attached to the first, and misbehave to the last. you cannot serve God and mammon.

but he said to them, you pretend to piety before men, which, however they may admire, is an abomination to God, who knows your real temper.

the law and the prophets were the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.

a certain beggar named Lazarus, was lying at his gate, and tho' cover'd with ulcers, the very dogs came and fawned upon him.

won't he rather say, get ready my supper, dress yourself, and wait upon me, till I have done eating and drinking; after that, take your meal?

one of them perceiving he was healed, turn'd back, praising God aloud.

is no body return'd to glorify God, but this alien only?

Upon the Pharisees asking him, when the kingdom of God should come, he answer'd them, the kingdom of God is not usher'd in with pomp and exclamations,

as see here! or see there! for even now the kingdom of God is commenc'd among you.

saying, in a certain city there was a judge, who neither feared God, nor regarded man.

for some time he refus'd to do it: but at length he said in himself; tho' I neither fear God, nor regard man;

and will not God avenge his own elect, who cry to him night and day? will he delay their cause?

the Pharisee in a standing posture pray'd thus by himself, O God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men, a robber, a cheat, an adulterer, or like that Publican.

but the Publican, who stood a good way lower, not daring to lift up even his eyes to heaven, only smote his breast, and said, O God, be merciful to me, who am a sinner.

but Jesus called the children to him, and said to his disciples, let the children come to me, without any hindrance, for they who belong to the kingdom of God, must be like them.

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

Then a person of distinction ask'd him this question, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?

Jesus replied, why do you call me good? there is but one who is good, that is 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.

and immediately he saw: and followed Jesus, glorifying God: and all the people, who were eye-witnesses, gave praise unto God.