you shall be now pregnant, and be delivered of a son, whom you shall name JESUS.

The eighth day, when the child was to be circumcised, being come, he was named Jesus, the name, which the angel had given before his conception.

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.

Joseph and the mother of Jesus were surprized to hear such things pronounc'd concerning him.

and happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.

when Jesus therefore was twelve years old they went thither, as was customary at the time of that festival.

when that was expired, they returned, but the young Jesus staid behind in Jerusalem, without being miss'd either by Joseph or his Mother.

Jesus replied, why were ye so sollicitous about me? don't you know that 'tis my business to be in my father's house?

However Jesus went down with them to Nazareth, and was subject to them: and his mother kept all these things in her heart.

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

When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,

Jesus was then about thirty years of age, being, as was suppos'd, the son of Joseph,

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

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."

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

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

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

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.

When Jesus came out of the synagogue, he went to Simon's house, whose mother-in-law was seized with a violent fever, and they desired him to relieve her.

at sight of this, Simon Peter fell on his knees before Jesus, and said, Lord, withdraw from such a sinful man as I:

so was James too, and John, the sons of Zebedee, both partners with Simon. but Jesus said to Simon, be not afraid; for the future you shall fish for men.

As he was going to one of the cities in that country, a man cover'd all over with leprosy happen'd to meet Jesus, and prostrating himself before him, thus address'd him, Lord, if you will, you can cure me.

then Jesus stretch'd out his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou cured. and immediately the leprosy disappear'd:

but when they found it impracticable to bring him in through the crowd, they went up the gallery to the leads, and let him down through the ceiling in his bed among the company, where Jesus was,

but Jesus perceiving their reflexions, said to them, what do you mean by such insinuations?

After this Jesus left the place, and seeing a publican named Levi, sitting at the custom-house, he said to him, follow me.

but Jesus replied, they that are in health don't want a physician: but they that are sick.

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?

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?

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

About that time, Jesus retired to a mountain to pray, and spent the whole night in an oratory.

this centurion having heard of Jesus's fame, sent several elders of the Jews to intreat him to come, and recover his servant.

accordingly they came to Jesus and earnestly pressed him, saying, he very well deserves you should do him this favour; for he loves our nation,

then Jesus went with him, and when he was advanced near the house, the centurion sent some of his friends to him, saying, "Lord, don't give yourself the trouble of coming, I don't deserve you should honour my house with your presence.

when Jesus heard this, he admired the man, and turning about, he said to the people, that followed him, I assure you, I have not met with such an instance of faith even among the Jews themselves.

and the deceased sat up, and began to speak, and Jesus delivered him to his mother.

and sent two of them to Jesus, with this question, are you the Messiah, or must we yet wait for some other?

accordingly they came to Jesus, and said, John the Baptist sent us to enquire, if you are he that was to come, or must we look for another?

Jesus being invited to dinner at a certain Pharisee's house, he went home with him, and sat down to table.

when a woman of that city, one that had led a loose life, knowing that Jesus was at table in the Pharisee's house, came in with a vial of odoriferous liquor,

in answer to his doubts, Jesus said, Simon, I have something to say to you. master, said he, lets hear it.

I think, said Simon, he that had the greatest debt remitted to him. you are in the right, said Jesus.

After this Jesus went about, preaching to every city and village, proclaiming the reign of the Messias, attended by his twelve apostles,

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

The same day Jesus went on board a vessel with his disciples, and said to them, let us pass over to the other side of the lake: and so they put off to sea.

while they were rowing, Jesus fell asleep: when there blew such a storm of wind upon the lake, as fill'd the boat with water, and endanger'd their lives.

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.

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

and country, whence numbers went to see the fact: being come to Jesus, they found the man, who had been dispossess'd of the demons, sitting at Jesus's feet, cloathed, and in his right senses: at which they were much surpriz'd,

now the man, who had been dispossess'd, begg'd to take him with him. but Jesus dismissed him,

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.

Jesus upon his return was received by a great number of people, who expected him.

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:

upon which Jesus said, who was it that touch'd me? they being all at a loss, what to answer, at length Peter, and the others with him, said, master, the crowd are squeezing and pressing about you, and yet you cry, "who touch'd me?"

but Jesus said, somebody has touched me: for I know what influence my power has had.

but when Jesus heard that, he said to Jairus, be not afraid: only believe, and she shall recover.

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

but Herod said, John was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus.

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:

for they were about five thousand. but Jesus said to his disciples, make them sit down by fifties in a company.

however, Jesus strictly charged them not to say so much to any body; adding,

who were just departing from him, when Peter said to Jesus, master, it is best for us to stay here: let us build three apartments, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing well what he said.

and before the sound was gone, Jesus was left alone: this they kept secret, and for some time did not acquaint any one in the least with what they had seen.

then said Jesus, O incredulous, and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? bring hither your son.

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.

and all the people were astonished at such an instance of divine power: and as they were admiring whatever Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

but Jesus perceiving what they thought, took a child and set him before him: then said to them,

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.

but Jesus said to him, don't oppose it: for he that is not against us, is for us.

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

Jesus answered him, foxes have their kennels, and birds of the air their nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.

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.

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."

you have answered well, replied Jesus, do this, and you shall live.

but he being desirous to clear himself, said to Jesus, but what is meant by our neighbour?

to which Jesus answered, a certain man, as he was going from Jerusalem to Jericho, fell among thieves, who stripp'd him, and beat him, then march'd off leaving him half dead.

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

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.

now she had a sister, named Mary, who placed herself at the feet of Jesus, to attend to his discourse.

but Jesus replied to her, Martha, Martha, you trouble yourself about a world of cares:

One day Jesus had been praying in a certain place, and as soon as he had done, one of his disciples said to him, instruct us about prayer, as John the baptist instructed his disciples.

At another time Jesus was casting out a demon, that was dumb: and as soon as the demon was gone out, the dumb man spoke: and the people wondred.

but Jesus perceiving their suspicions, said to them, every kingdom divided against itself will soon be desolate: one family divided against another, falls to ruin.

but Jesus said, wo unto you likewise, doctors of the law; for you load men with insupportable burthens, the least part of which you will not yourselves bear:

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

Jesus answered, if there be a faithful prudent steward, appointed by his master to give his domesticks their stated allowance; happy is such a servant,

At the same time, there were some present, who gave Jesus an account of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

upon which Jesus thus address'd himself to them. do you imagine that those Galileans were greater sinners than the rest of the nation, because they suffer'd in such a manner?

Jesus seeing her, called her to him, and said, woman you are freed from your disorder.

but the ruler of the synagogue being highly incensed at Jesus's healing on the sabbath-day, said to the people, there are six days for work, you should come therefore for cure on those days, and not on the sabbath.

to which Jesus replied, thou hypocrite, who is there among you that scruples to untie his ox or his ass, and lead him from the stall to water on the sabbath-day?

One sabbath-day, Jesus went to dine with a Pharisee of the first distinction, where he was strictly observ'd.

Jesus therefore addressing himself to the doctors of the law, and to the Pharisees, said, is it allowable to perform a cure on the sabbath-day? to which they made no answer.

upon which Jesus said, a certain man made a great entertainment; where many were invited.

Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him;

Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate.

Then said Jesus to his disciples, it is impossible but that discouragements should come: but wo to him, who is the occasion of them.