and according to the custom of distributing the parts, it fell to his lot to burn incense in the sanctuary.

and being brought to bed of her first born, she swathed him, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

when all of a sudden an angel of the Lord appear'd to them, and a heavenly light shone about them, at which they were greatly affrighted.

As soon as the angels retired back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, let us go to Bethlehem, to see the fact, of which the Lord inform'd us.

whom thou hast provided for all mankind, a light to lighten the Gentiles,

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.

he answer'd them, let him that hath two coats give one to him that hath none; and let him that has plenty of provisions act in like manner.

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

now there was in the synagogue a man possess'd with the spirit of an impure demon, who roar'd out, in these words, let us alone;

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,

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?

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

or how can you say to your brother, brother, let me take out the mote, that is in your eye, when you your self don't discern the beam that is in your own eye? hypocrite, first remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the mote out of your brother's eye.

he is like a man who in building a house, digg'd deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: an inundation came, the current beat impetuously upon that house, but could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

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,

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, 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.

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.

and her parents were seized with astonishment: but he charg'd them not to let the fact be known to any one.

Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.

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.

Then he said to another, follow me: but he replied, Lord, let me stay first, till I bury my father.

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

another likewise said, I will be your follower; but let me first go home, and settle the affairs of my family.

however, let not this be the matter of your rejoicing, that the spirits are subject to you: but rejoice, that you have a title to the joys of heaven.

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.

the eye is the light of the body: if therefore your eye be clear, every member of your body will have the benefit of the light: but if it be spoil'd, they must all rest in darkness.

take care therefore, that the light which is in thee do not become darkness.

for if thy whole body be enlightned, and no part dark, your whole conduct will be regulated, just as the light of a lamp directs all your motions.

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:

wo unto you, doctors of the law; for after having taken the key of knowledge, you remain still in the dark, and hinder others, who desire to have light.

whatever you have utter'd in the dark, shall be brought to light: and what you have whisper'd in a closet, shall be proclaim'd upon the house top.

Let your loins be girt, and your lamps burning:

imitate those servants who stand waiting for their master's return from the wedding, to let him in as soon as he comes to the door.

to which he made answer, sir, let it alone one year longer, till I shall dig about it, and dung it.

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

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?

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.

but he laid his hand upon the man, cured him, and dismissed him.

it would be fit neither for the land, nor for the dunghil, but only to be thrown away. he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

or if a woman, that has ten pieces of money, should lose one of them, will she not light a lamp, sweep the house, and carefully search, till she find it?

take the fatted calf, and kill it: let us eat and be merry:

but Abraham replied, they have Moses and the prophets, let them mind them.

and as it was in the days of Lot, they were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building:

but the very day that Lot went out of Sodom, a storm of lightning and thunder fell from heaven and destroy'd them all.

then let not him that is on the house-top venture down to secure his furniture: and he that is in the field, let him not return back.

remember Lot's wife.

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.

those who led the way bid him hold his tongue. but he bawl'd out the louder, son of David have pity on me.

but another came and said, Lord, here's your money, which I laid up safe in a napkin.

if any one should ask you, why you untie it, let this be your answer, because the Lord has occasion for it.

Just as he advanc'd to the declivity of the mountain of Olives, the whole troop of disciples began to express their joy in loud acclamations, praising God, for the many miracles they had seen.

Then he propos'd this parable to the people, a man planted a vineyard, let it out to husbandmen, and then went a travelling for some time.

but when the husbandmen saw him, they said to one another, this is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be our own.

then let those, who are in Judea, fly to the mountains: let those, who are in the city, march out, and those, who are without not venture in.

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.

but now, said he, let him that hath a purse, and a bag, take them both; and he that has no sword, let him sell his garment to buy one.

and if I should argue it with you, you will neither answer me, nor let me go.

you have represented this man to me as one that was stirring up the people to a revolt: you see I have examin'd him in your presence; yet I don't find he is guilty of the crimes you have laid to his charge: no, nor even Herod;

all the people cry'd out, let this man die, and release to us Barabbas.

At the same time, two malefactors were led along to be crucified with Jesus.

while the people who stood looking on, and the senators themselves contemptuously said, he sav'd others; if he be Christ, the elect of God, let him save himself.

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

and he took it down, and wrapp'd it in linnen, and laid it in a sepulchre, hewn out of a rock, wherein nobody had ever yet been deposited.

whilst they were in great perplexity about it, all of a sudden, two men appear'd before them in robes of light.

but they press'd him, saying, stay with us, for it is late and begins to be dark. so he went in to tarry with them.

At length he led them out as far as Bethany; and stretching out his hands, he gave them his benediction.