I have likewise thought proper; most excellent Theophilus, to write to you a particular account; having made a very diligent inquiry into the whole matter,

Some time after, Elizabeth his wife was pregnant, and went into retirement for five months.

where entring into the house of Zacharias, she saluted Elizabeth.

and Elizabeth divinely inspired, broke out into this acclamation.

he has taken Israel his servant into his protection, in pursuance of the mercy,

to enlighten those, who are in darkness, and in the shadow of death, and to direct our steps into the ways of peace."

so Joseph departed from Nazareth in Galilee, and went into Judea to the city of David, called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and linage of David,

by the divine direction he came into the temple, just as the parents of Jesus were bringing in the child to perform what the law required in his behalf.

and when they had performed every thing required by the divine law, they returned into Galilee, to Nazareth their city.

in pursuance of which, he went into all the country about Jordan, exhorting all to repent and be baptized, in order to obtain the remission of their sins.

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.

Now Jesus being full of the holy spirit, return'd from Jordan, and was led by the spirit into the desart,

Jesus return'd by the influence of the spirit into Galilee, where his same quickly spread over all the country;

being come to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; according to his custom, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and standing up to read,

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,

having finished his sermon, he said to Simon, row into deep water, and throw out your nets for a draught.

so that he retired into places of solitude, for the convenience of prayer.

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

nor will any one put new wine into old skins: if they do, the new wine will burst the skins, and wine and skins be all lost.

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

how he went into the court of the tabernacle, took and eat the shew-bread, and distributed it likewise to the company, which the law allowed the priests only to eat?

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.

whereupon they fell into a rage, and consulted together, what measures to take against Jesus.

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.

And by way of comparison he said to them, can the blind lead the blind without tumbling both into the ditch?

When he had finished this discourse to the populous audience, he entred into Capernaum,

The day following, he went into a city called Nain, accompanied by many of his disciples, and a great crowd of people.

or did you go to see a man richly apparelled? for magnificent dress and splendid living, you must look into the courts of princes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Apostles, upon their return to Jesus, acquainted him with what they had done. and taking them with him, he retired into a desart place over-against the city of Bethsaida:

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

he is frequently seized by a spirit, which makes him immediately roar, then throws him into convulsions with foaming, and never leaves him, but with difficulty and bruises.

as the child was advancing, the demon threw him down, into convulsions: but Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, cured the child, and delivered him to his father.

give attention to what I now say, namely, that the son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men.

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

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 he said to them, the harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few: intreat therefore the Lord of the harvest to send forth labourers into his harvest.

at your entrance into any house, first say, prosperity be to this family.

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

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

At that very time Jesus fell into a divine transport, and said, "I magnify thee, O father, the Lord of heaven and earth, for having conceal'd these things from the artful and the crafty, whilst thou hast reveal'd them to the unskilful. justly, O father, hast thou thus dispens'd thy favour."

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.

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.

when you are brought into the synagogues, and before magistrates and rulers, be not sollicitous what to say in your own defence;

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?

if the master of a house knew at what hour the thief would come, no doubt he would be on his guard, and not suffer him to break into his house.

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.

Then continuing his discourse, which of you, said he, if his child or his ox fell into a pit, would not immediately draw him out, though it were on the sabbath-day?

so the servant return'd, and related the whole matter to his master, who in resentment said to his servant, go immediately into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring hither the poor, the maimed, the halt, and the blind.

a little while after the younger son turn'd all he had into money, and travell'd into a foreign country, where he squander'd away his fortune in luxurious living.

to give them warning, lest they also come into this place of torment.

it were better for him that a milstone were hang'd about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should occasion any innocent person to relapse.

and as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten lepers, who stood at a distance, and cry'd out aloud,

eating and drinking, marriages and matches was the business till the very day that Noah entred into the ark, when the flood came and overwhelm'd them all.

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.

As soon as he entred into the temple, he drove out the sellers and buyers there: telling them it is written,

As Jesus was observing the rich casting their offerings into the treasury,

by the destructive sword shall they fall, and be led into captivity among all nations: and Jerusalem shall be kept waste by the nations, as long as those nations shall subsist.

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

and Jesus cryed with a loud voice, saying, father, into thy hands I commend my spirit; and in pronouncing these words, he expired.

that the son of man must be deliver'd into the hands of sinful men; be crucified; and the third day rise again.

'tis true, some women of our company threw us into a surprize: for going to the sepulchre early in the morning,

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

and while he was blessing them, he was taken from them, and carried up into heaven.