because strait is the gate, and narrow the road, which leadeth to life, and they are but a few who find it.

Think not that I am come to bring peace to the earth: I came not to bring peace, but a sword.

And whosoever shall give to one of these little ones, if but a cup of cold water to drink, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

On the same day the Sadducees came to him, who say, that there is no resurrection, and they put a question to him,

and one of them, a teacher of the law, put a question to him, to make trial of him, and said,

The Pharisees being then assembled, Jesus put a question to them,

But as the days of Noah were, so also shall the coming of the Son of man be.

But as the bridegroom stayed long, they all slumbered and slept.

And going a little farther, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

and found none: and though many false witnesses came, they found it not [sufficient]. But at the last two false witnesses stepping forth,

And they had forgotten to take bread, and had not with them in the vessel but a single loaf.

And the Pharisees coming to him, put a question to him, Is it lawful for a husband to put away his wife? tempting him.

And the Sadducees come to him, who say that there is no resurrection; and they put a question to him, saying,

And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; remove this cup from me, nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

And having bought a wrapper of fine linen, and taken him down, he wrapped him in the linen cloth, and laid him in a sepulchre, which was hewn out of a rock; and rolled a stone to the door of the sepulchre.

And Simon answering, said unto him, Sir, we have been toiling all night, and have taken nothing: but at thy command I will shoot the net.

But a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him, was moved with compassion,

And they all began with one voice to frame excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a field, and I must of necessity go and survey it: I pray thee hold me excused.

But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe, and clothe him; and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet:

But as for these enemies of mine, who would not that I should reign over them, bring them hither, and slay them before me.

And during the day he continued teaching in the temple; but at night he went out, and lodged in the mountain called the mount of Olives.

But a certain maid-servant who sat at the fire, eyeing him, and looking at him stedfastly, said, This man was also with him.

And he put a variety of questions to him; but he made him no reply.

But as many as did receive him, on them he bestowed authority to become children of God, even on those who believe on his name:

But as soon as his disciples were gone up, then went he also himself up to the feast: not in public, but as in concealment.

Then said Jesus to them, When ye shall have lifted up on high the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am, and of myself have I done nothing; but as the Father hath instructed me, so I speak.

Afterwards he spake to Thomas, Bring hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and take thy hand, and thrust into my side: and be not incredulous, but a believer.

But as the lame man that was cured held fast Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them into the portico called Solomon's, in vast amazement.

and they removed him to Sychem, and laid him in the sepulchre which Abraham had bought, at a price paid in silver, of the sons of Emmor, the father of Shechem.

But as the time of the promise which God had with an oath confirmed unto Abraham drew nigh, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt,

But a certain man, named Simon, lived previously in that city, who practised magic, and astonished the nation of Samaria, giving out himself as an extraordinary great personage:

But as they went on the road, they came to some water: and the eunuch said, Here is water, what forbids my being baptised?

But as John was finishing his course, he said, Whom do ye suppose me to be? I am not [the Messiah]. But, behold! he is coming after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.

But as the disciples stood around him, he arose, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he departed with Barnabas for Derbe.

But as they continued opposing and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am pure from it: from this moment will I go to the Gentiles.

But as the seven days were now drawing to their period, some Jews from Asia seeing him in the temple, excited all the populace to tumult, and laid hands upon him,

But as I went and drew nigh to Damascus, at noon-day, suddenly there shone a great light from heaven around me.

But as Paul was gathering up a faggot of sticks, and laying them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.

Now to him that worketh, the reward is not brought to account as a favour, but as a debt.

And why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as by the works of the law. For they stumbled against that stone of stumbling;

Let us therefore no more judge one another; but judge this rather, that no one put a stumbling-block or offence before his brother.

For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me."

but as it is written, "To whom the tidings concerning him have not reached, they shall see, and they who have not heard, shall understand."

But, as it is written, "The things which eye hath not seen, and ear hath not heard, and that have not entered into the heart of man, these hath God prepared for those who love him."

AND I, brethren, have been unable to speak to you as unto spiritual men, but as to carnal, even as to babes in Christ.

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I admonish you.

Now I say this for your own advantage, and not that I should lay a snare in your way, but as what is seemly, and that you may wait on the Lord without distraction.

And last of all he was seen also by me, who am but as an abortion.

But as sure as God is true, our word to you was not yea and nay.

For we are not as the many, adulterating the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.

For if I have boasted of you to him in any thing, I am not ashamed; but as we have spoken all things to you in truth, so our boasting of you to Titus hath been found truth.

What I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as it were in folly in this confidence of boasting.

But to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, To seeds, as unto many persons; but as to an individual, and to thy seed, which is Christ.

Therefore thou art no more a slave, but a son, and if a son, an heir also of God through Christ.

But at that time when ye knew not God, ye served those who by nature are not gods.

And my temptation, which was in my flesh, ye despised not, nor rejected with disgust; but as an angel of God ye received me, even as Christ Jesus himself.

But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so is it now.

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.

Take heed, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

not with eye-service, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the soul;

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the transcendently excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as offals of ordure, that I may gain Christ,

Which things indeed hold forth an appearance of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and bodily mortification, [though] not of any value, [but] a gratification to the flesh.

but as we have been approved of God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.

For this cause do we also give thanks to God unceasingly, because when ye received the word reported by us from God, ye received it not as the word of man, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which worketh also effectually in you that believe.

but as becometh women professing godliness, with good works.

But at the same time prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

thou hast subjected all things under his feet." Now in subjecting all things to him, he left nothing unsubjected to him; but at present we see not yet all things subjected to him.

henceforth waiting till his enemies be put as a footstool for his feet.

but a certain terrible expectation of judgment, and a burning indignation, ready to devour these enemies.

for they could not bear the charge given, and "If but a beast touch the mountain he shall be stoned, or shot through with a dart:"

But he that looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and perseveres, this man not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, he shall be blessed in his practice.

Traduce not one another, brethren. He that traduceth his brother, and judgeth his brother, traduceth the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but as judge.

though ye know nothing of what shall be to-morrow. For what is your life? It is but a vapour which appeareth for a little while, and then vanishes away.

but as he who hath called you is holy, be ye holy also in all your conduct:

as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for wicked practices; but as being servants of God.

but as ye share in the sufferings of Christ rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory also ye may hail him with exultations.

not as domineering over your allotted congregations, but as being examples of the flock.

but an entrance will thus be richly afforded you into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Brethren, I write not a new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning: the old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.

But the unction which ye have received from him abideth in you; and ye need not that any person should instruct you. But as the same unction teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie; and as it hath taught you, abide in him.

Therefore be exceeding glad ye heavens, and ye who dwell in them. Wo to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short time.

And these are seven kings: five have fallen, and the one exists, the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must abide but a little while.

and cast him into the abyss, and shut him up, and put a seal upon it, that he might deceive the nations no more until the thousand years are completed: and after that he must be loosed a short time.