it was of him that John bare witness, when he made this declaration, "this was he of whom I said, he that cometh after me, was before me; for he did indeed exist before me."

this is he of whom I said, after me cometh a man, who was before me: for he did indeed exist before me.

come, said he, and see. so they went and saw where he lodged, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.

now there were six cisterns of stone plac'd there for the use of the Jews in their purifications, containing two or three firkins a-piece.

as soon as the steward had tasted the water that was made wine, (for he did not know whence it came, but the servants who drew the water knew it,) he called the bridegroom,

for the Jews passover being nigh, Jesus went up to Jerusalem,

which put his disciples in mind of that passage, "my zeal for thine house does prey upon me."

and he did not want any information concerning man: for he knew of himself the secret of their hearts.

who came to Jesus by night, and said to him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher sent from God: for no man can perform the miracles that you do, except God be with him.

for no man hath penetrated into the secrets of heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the son of man, who is in heaven.

for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.

for God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

for every one that doth evil, hateth the light, and shunneth the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

After this Jesus went with his disciples into Judea, where he stay'd with them for some time,

for John was not yet cast into prison.

the bridegroom is he that hath a right to the bride: as for the friend of the bridegroom, who is nigh his person and heareth him, he greatly rejoyces at the voice of the bridegroom: upon this account my joy is compleat.

for he whom God hath sent, saith nothing but what is divine: for God hath given him the spirit without restriction.

for his disciples were gone away to the city to buy provisions.

but the woman of Samaria said to him, how is it that you who are a Jew, ask drink of me, who am a Samaritan? (for the Jews have no friendly intercourse with the Samaritans.)

but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst: for the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a fountain springing up to everlasting life.

for you have had five husbands, and he whom you now have, is not your husband: in that you said true.

ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is from the Jews.

but the time is coming, nay, is very nigh, when the true worshippers shall worship the father in spirit and in truth: for they are the worshippers which he requires.

is it not a common saying, "t'other four months, and then comes harvest?" lift up your eyes now, I say, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

Now many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, for that testimony which the woman gave him, "he told me all that ever I did."

and many more believed, for having heard him speak himself: and said to the woman,

now it is not for what you have said, that we believe: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the saviour of the world, the Christ.

when he was come into Galilee, he was well received by the Galileans, who had seen all that he did at Jerusalem during the feast: for they likewise went to the feast.

who having heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, he went there to desire him to come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.

where a great number of infirm, blind, lame, and paralytic people lay waiting for the moving of the water:

(for a messenger went down at certain times into the pool, and agitated the water: the first then that stepped in after this commotion of the water, was cured of whatever disease he had.)

the Jews said to him that was cured, it is the sabbath-day; it is not lawful for you to carry your bed.

and he that was healed, did not know who it was: for Jesus had slip'd away, by favour of the crowd that was there.

upon which Jesus said to them, verily, verily I say unto you, the son can do nothing of himself, except he sees the father do it: for whatever he doth, that the son does likewise.

for the father loveth the son, and sheweth him all that he himself doth: and he will shew him greater works than these, so that you will be surprized.

for as the father raiseth up the dead, and restores them to life: even so the son gives life to whom he will.

for as the father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the son, to have life in himself;

let not this surprize you: for the time is coming, when all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and they that have done good,

not that I need the testimony of men: but this I tell you, for your own security.

he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light.

but I have a better witness than that of John: for the works which my father hath order'd me to finish, those very works that I do, bear me witness, that 'tis the father who sent me.

nor will his Logos abide among you: for tho' he hath sent him, you do not believe him.

You search the scriptures, for you think by their means to have eternal life, and they are the very writings which do testify of me.

for this I know of you, that you are not possess'd with any love for God.

for had you believed Moses, you would have believed me: since he has spoke of me in his writings.

for it was just before the passover, which is a feast of the Jews.

(this he said to prove Philip: for he himself knew what he had to do.)

work not for the food which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto everlasting life, and which the son of man shall give unto you, for to him it is that the father, that is God, has given his credentials.

for he who is descended from heaven, and gives life to the world, is the bread that is truely divine.

for I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.

The Jews then murmured against him, for having said, "I am the bread which came down from heaven."

I am the living bread, that is come down from heaven: whosoever shall eat of this bread, shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

for my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

this is that bread which came down from heaven: very different from that manna, which your fathers did eat but died nevertheless: he that eateth of this bread, shall live for ever.

but there are some of you who do not believe. (for Jesus knew from the beginning, who they were that did not believe, and who should betray him.)

meaning Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that would betray him, altho' he was one of the twelve.

After this Jesus resided in Galilee: for he would not be in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him. now the

for no body acts in private, that designs to distinguish himself: since you do such things, shew yourself to the world.

for even his brethren did not believe in him.

but Jesus said to them, my time is not yet come: but any time is equally proper for you.

do you go up to this feast, as for me I do not go with you to it, because my time is not yet accomplished.

and the people were much divided about him: for some said, he is a good man: others said, not at all; but he seduces the people.

However, no body talk'd openly in favour of him, for fear of the Jews.

for what do ye attempt to kill me? the people answered, saying, you are mad: who attempts to kill you?

but I know him, for I am from him, and he hath sent me.

then said Jesus, I shall be with you but for a little time, and then I shall go to him that sent me.

(but this he meant of the spirit, which they that believed on him, should receive: for the spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.)

Jesus answered them, though I give testimony of my self, yet my testimony is valid: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but you do not know whence I came, nor whither I go.

and yet if I did judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I am with the father who has sent me.

Jesus delivered this discourse in the treasury, when he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him, for his hour was not yet come.

therefore I said to you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if you don't believe me to be what I am, ye shall die in your sins.

he that sent me, is with me: the father hath not left me alone, for I always do what is agreeable to him.

and the truth shall make you free.

they answered him, we are Abraham's offspring, and were never slaves to any man: why then do you say, "ye shall be made free?"

a slave has no right to be in the house for life: but the son is settled there.

if the son therefore shall make you free, you will be free indeed.

Jesus said to them, if God were your father, ye would love me: for I was commissioned by God to come; I did not come of my self, but he sent me.

you, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar.

and his disciples propos'd to him this question, master, was it for his own sins, or for the sins of his parents, that he was born blind?

it was not for any sin of his, said Jesus, or of his parents: but that the works of God might be displayed thro' him.

but the Jews were so incredulous about his having been blind, and obtain'd sight, that they sent for his parents,

but by what means it was that he now sees, that we know not; or who made him see, we know not: he is of age, ask him, he will answer for himself.

his parents said this, because they were afraid of the Jews: for the Jews had agreed in this, that if any man did own him for the Messias, he should be excommunicated.

They therefore again call'd the man that had been blind, and said to him, in the name of God tell the truth: for we know that this man is an impostor.

we know that God commission'd Moses: as for this fellow, we don't know who sent him.

a stranger they will not follow, but flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

I am the true pastor: the true pastor exposes his life for the sheep.

the hireling flies, because he is an hireling, and is under no concern for the sheep.

(as the father and I are known to one another:) and I lay down my life for them.

for many of them said, he is possess'd with a demon, and is mad; why do you mind him?

Jesus answered them, many good works have I shewed you from my father; for which of those works would you stone me?

the Jews answered him, saying, it is not for any good work that we stone thee; but for blasphemy, inasmuch as you, being a man, pretend to be a God.

when Jesus heard that, he said, the disease is not to be mortal, but is design'd for the glory of God, that the son of God might be glorified thereby.

upon which his disciples said, master, it is not long since the Jews attempted to stone you; and are you for going thither again?

but if a man travels by night he stumbles, because there is no light for him.

and I am glad for your sakes that I was not there (to the intent you may believe) but now, let us go to him.

When Jesus was arriv'd, he found that Lazarus had been then four days in the grave.

When she had said this, she went privately to call Mary her sister, saying, the master is come, and calls for you.

for Jesus was not yet arrived in the town, but staid at the place were Martha met him.

Jesus said, take away the stone. Martha, sister to the deceas'd, said to him, Lord, by this time he is offensive: for he hath been dead four days.