you shall now become dumb and not recover your speech, till the very day when these things shall happen; because you distrusted my words, which in due time shall have their effect.

but when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; for he intimated it to them by signs, and continued dumb.

but the angel said to her, "Mary, be not afraid: for you are the object of divine favour.

they answered her, there is not any of your family of that name.

In that country there were shepherds lying in the open fields, taking their turns to watch the stock in the night;

but the angel said to them, be not afraid, I am only come to bring you great news, which will be matter of joy to you and to the whole world.

to him it was revealed by the holy spirit, that he should not die till he had seen the Messiah of the Lord.

being then a widow of about fourscore and four years old: she was assiduously in the temple, night and day religiously employ'd in fastings and prayers:

so that they went a whole day's journey, imagining he was somewhere among the company, and then they look'd for him among their relations and acquaintance; but not finding him,

but they did not comprehend the meaning of that expression.

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.

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

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

They all applauded him, and were surprized, that what he said, was delivered with so much grace. but they objected, is not this the son of Joseph?

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.

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,

master, said Simon, we have toil'd all the night, without any prize: however, since you give the word, I will throw the net.

which being done, they enclosed such a multitude of fish, the net began to break:

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.

and he charg'd him not to tell any man: but go, said he, present your self to the priest, and offer what the law requires for your purification, that it may be an evidence to them.

I came not to call saints, but sinners to repentance. Then they ask'd him, how comes it that John's disciples,

upon which some of the Pharisees said to them, why do you do what is not allowed to be done on the sabbath-day?

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

don't judge others, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven.

The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

How comes it, that you can see the mote in your brother's eye, and not see the beam that is in your own eye?

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

for every tree is known by its fruit: it is not on thorns that men gather figs, nor do they gather grapes on a bramble bush.

Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not observe what I say?

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.

but he that does not practise what he hears, is like a man who built his house upon the loose earth without any foundation: the current beat impetuously against it: in the instant down it fell, and great were its ruins.

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 blessed is he, who does not make me the occasion of his fall.

I declare unto you, among the whole race of mankind, there is not a prophet, who is superiour to John the Baptist: yet he that is most inferiour in the kingdom of the Messiah, is greater than he.

they are like children playing together in the street, who cry, we have play'd to you on the flute, but you have not danced: we have sung mournful dittys, but you have not lamented.

which the Pharisee, who had invited him, observing, he thus argued with himself, if this man were a prophet, he could not but know that the woman, who is so busy with him, is a person of a loose character.

having not wherewithal to pay it, he freely discharged them both of the debt. tell me now, which of the two will love him most?

you did not salute me, but this woman, since she came in, has been continually kissing my feet.

you did not bestow any oil upon my head; but she has poured her rich perfume upon my feet.

the ground over-run with thorns denotes such as have embraced the doctrine, but are so immerst in the business, enjoyments, and pleasures of life, as not to improve it to any real advantage.

improve therefore what you hear: for he that improves what he has, shall have more; but he that does not, shall lose even that, which he thinks he possesses.

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

when he was landed, there met him a man, who belong'd to the city Gadara, and had been for a long time possessed by demons. he did not wear any cloaths, nor dwell in any house, but among the tombs.

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.

and they entreated him not to condemn them to the abyss.

then the woman finding she could not conceal herself, came trembling, and kneeling down before him, confess'd before all the people, why she had touch'd him, and how she was instantly cured.

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

the company there were all in tears lamenting for her: but he said don't weep; she is not dead, but asleep.

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

where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured.

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

I declare unto you, there are some here present, who shall not die, till they see the Messiah reign.

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.

I desired your disciples to cast out this spirit; but they were not able.

but they did not comprehend that expression: it was as a riddle, which they could not understand, and they were afraid to desire him to explain the meaning of that expression.

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 they would not entertain him, because he appear'd to them, as if he was going to Jerusalem.

for the son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. and they went to another village.

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 answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in the kingdom of God.

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.

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."

I tell you, tho' he will not rise, to supply him, out of friendship: yet out of regard to his importunity, he will rise, and lend him whatever he has occasion for.

He that does not join with me, is against me: and he that is not active for me, is a deserter.

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.

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

but the Pharisee was surprized to see that he did not wash before dinner.

do you stupidly imagine that he, who made the outward man, did not make the inward too?

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:

for there is nothing conceal'd, which shall not be disclos'd; nothing secret, which shall not be made publick.

As for you, my friends, be not afraid of those, who can kill the body, and after that can effect nothing more.

are not five sparrows sold for two pence? however the divine providence extends to each of them.

nay, the very hairs of your head can't fall without being number'd: be not then afraid; there is no comparison between you and sparrows.

and whoever shall cast a reflection upon the son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but as for him, that shall blaspheme the holy spirit, it shall not be forgiven.

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

then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions.

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

Wherefore (said he to his disciples,) be not sollicitous for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on.

consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap: nor have cellar or barn: are not you of much greater value than the fowls?

consider the lillys how they grow: they neither toil nor spin: and yet, I tell you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

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

sell your possessions and give alms. lay up for yourselves a stock not subject to decay, a treasure in the heavens that will never fail, where no thief can approach, nor moth can spoil.

happy are the servants he finds in such a state, whether it be at the second or at the third watch of the night, when he comes.

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.

his master will return on a day he does not expect him, and a an hour he is ignorant of; he will separate him from the rest, and give him a treatment answerable to his infidelity.

but the servant, who knows his master's will, and prepares not himself, nor executes his orders, shall receive many stripes.

whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes. for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand.

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

perhaps it may bear fruit: if not, you may after that hew it down.

who had been kept infirm by a spirit eighteen years: and stooped in such a manner, she was not able to hold up her head strait.

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.

and must not this daughter of Abraham, whom satan has held bound these eighteen years, be disengag'd from this bond, on a sabbath-day?

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.

"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?"

you will soon find your aboad become desolate. I declare unto you, you shall not see me till the time, when you will say, "blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord."

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?

and they could not tell what to reply to it.

and you shall be happy in not receiving a requital: for you shall be recompenc'd at the resurrection of the just.