All things therefore whatsoever ye would be willing that men should do to you, just so do ye to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

entreat therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth workmen for his harvest.

Wo unto thee, Chorazin! wo unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the miracles which had been wrought in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, long since would they have repented in sack-cloth and ashes.

But if ye had known what that meant, I desire mercy and not sacrifice; ye would not have condemned the innocent.

For whosoever is desirous to preserve his life, shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall find it.

For what would a man be advantaged, though he could gain the whole world, if he should suffer the loss of his soul? or what will a man give as the ransom for his soul?

And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay what he owed.

and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the entertainment: and they would not come.

and say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those who were sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children to me, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not?

And except those days were shortened, there would be no flesh saved: but for the elect's sake these days shall be shortened.

And this observe, that if the master of the family had known in which watch of the night the thief would have come, he would have watched, and not have suffered him to break into his house.

But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Command therefore that the sepulchre be made perfectly secure until the third day, lest his disciples coming by night, steal him, and say to the people, He is risen from the dead, so the last delusion would be worse than the first.

And they watched him if he would cure him on the sabbath; that they might accuse him.

And he entreated him much that he would not send them out of the country.

Therefore Herodias bore him a rooted resentment, and would have slain him; yet could not:

And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet on account of his oath, and those who sat with him, he would not refuse her.

And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring him a blind man, and entreat him that he would touch him.

For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the Gospel, he shall preserve it.

For what would it profit a man, though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss of his own soul?

And going from thence, they passed through Galilee: and he would not have any person know it.

and would not suffer that any person should carry a vessel through the temple.

And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been preserved: but for the sake of those elect, whom he hath elected, he hath shortened the days.

But he said with more vehement assertion, Though I should die with thee, yet would I in no wise deny thee. And they all spake also in the same manner.

So Pilate, willing to do what would be satisfactory to the people, released to them Barabbas, and delivered Jesus to be scourged, in order to be crucified.

And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

And as the day was coming on, he went forth and departed into a desert place: and the multitude sought him out, and came to him, and would have detained him that he should not leave them.

Then the scribes and Pharisees watched him, if he would heal on the sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him.

To him that smiteth thee on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who would take from thee thy cloak, withhold not thy coat also.

And give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy goods, demand them not again.

And as ye would that men should do unto you, do ye also to them in like manner.

But when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, entreating him that he would come and preserve the life of his servant.

And when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said within himself, If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of a woman this is that toucheth him; for she is a notorious sinner.

And he besought him that he would not order them to go into the abyss.

Now a herd of many swine was there feeding on the mountain; and they besought him that he would permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them.

For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall preserve it.

For what advantage hath a man in gaining all the would, if he destroy himself, or be punished with the loss of life?

And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not.

And they would not admit him, because his face was directed to Jerusalem.

He said therefore unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers few: pray ye therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he would send out labourers into his harvest.

Wo to thee Chorazin! wo to thee Bethsaida! for if the miracles which have been done in thee, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, long ago sitting in sackcloth and ashes, would they have repented.

I tell you, though even he would not rise and give him because he is his friend; yet because of his importunity, roused up, he will give him as many as he needeth.

Now this be assured of, that if the master of the family had known at what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through.

O Jerusalem! Jerusalem! thou that killest the prophets, and stonest those who are sent unto thee; how often would I have collected thy children unto me, just as a hen gathereth her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

Then he was in great wrath, and would not enter the doors: therefore his father came out, and entreated him.

It would be advantageous for him, if a milstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea, rather than offend one of these little ones.

And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard, ye might say to that sycamore-tree, Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea; and it would obey you.

Whosoever seeketh to preserve his life shall lose it; and whosoever would lose it, shall preserve it.

And he would not for a long while: but after this he said, Though I fear not God, nor respect man;

And the tax-gatherer standing at a distance, would not even so much as lift his eyes heaven-ward, but smote on his breast, saying, May God accept the atonement for me a sinner!

And as they were hearkening to these things, he proceeded on, and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and they supposed that immediately the kingdom of God would openly appear.

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 he replying said to them. I tell you that, should these be silent, the very stones would cry out.

Jesus answered and said to her, If thou hadst known the gift of God, and who he is that speaketh to thee, thou wouldest have requested him, and he would have given thee life-giving water.

For if ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for of me did he write.

And this he said to try him: for himself knew what he would do.

Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii spent in bread would not procure a sufficiency for them, that every one of them might have a morsel.

AND Jesus after these things travelled about in Galilee: for he would not go about in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him.

Then said they to him, Where is thy father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also.

They answered and said unto him, Our Father is Abraham. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were the children of Abraham, ye would have done the works of Abraham.

Then said Jesus unto them, If God was your Father, ye would have loved me: for I came out from God, and I am coming; neither indeed came I of myself, but he hath sent me.

When therefore Mary was come where Jesus was, beholding him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother would not have died!

(For he knew who would betray him; therefore he said, Ye are not all clean.)

In my Father's house are many mansions: and if not, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father: and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him.

Ye have heard that I told you, I am going away, though I am coming again to you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I am going to the Father: because my Father is greater than I.

If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have elected you out of the world, for this very cause the world hateth you.

Had I not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin.

If I had not done among them the works which no other ever did, they would not have had sin: but now they have both seen and hated both me and my Father.

Yet I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I went not away, the Comforter would not come to you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.

Jesus replied, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom had been of this world, then would my servants have struggled hard, that I should not have been delivered up to the Jews: but now my kingdom is not from hence.

And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if every particular was written, I am of opinion that the world itself would not be capable of retaining the books which should be written. Amen.

Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah to sit upon his throne;

saying, Did we not lay our strict injunction upon you, that you should not teach in this name? and, lo, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and would fain bring this man's blood upon us.

but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; and in that case would be found fighters against God.

For he thought that his brethren would understand that God by his hand would give them deliverance: but they understood not.

to whom our fathers would not be obedient, but thrust him from them, and turned back in their hearts unto Egypt,

But Paul said to them, They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman citizens, and have cast us into prison; and would they now clandestinely send us away? no, verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.

But though Paul wished to go in to the people, the disciples would not permit him.

Then out of the crowd they brought forward Alexander, the Jews pushing him on: and Alexander, waving his hand, would fain have addressed his apology to the people.

Then Paul took the men, and the following day being purified with them, he entered into the temple, declaring when the days of their purification would be completed, in order whereunto an oblation was to be offered for every one of them.

Then as soon as it was day, some of the Jews forming a conspiracy, bound themselves under the direst imprecation, declaring that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.

Indeed he had also entertained hope that money would be given him by Paul, in order to release him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and conversed with him.

begging it as a favour from him, that he would send him back to Jerusalem, lying in wait for him to kill him on the road.

But being in doubt respecting a question of this sort, I demanded if he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things.

And Paul replied, would to God, that not only thou, but also that all who are hearing me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these chains.

Now they expected that a violent inflammation would ensue, or that he would have fallen suddenly dead: but when, after waiting a considerable time, they saw no inconvenience arise to him, they changed their opinion, and said that he was a divinity.

Who, after a full examination, would have discharged me, because there was not the least cause found in me for death.

But I would not that ye should be unacquainted, brethren, that oftentimes I have been purposing to come to you (and have been prevented until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the other Gentile nations.

But if what I would not, that I do, I concur with the law that it is excellent.

For I do not the good which I wish: but the evil which I would not, that I do.

If then I do that which I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

For I would not that you should be ignorant, brethren, of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is come on Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

which none of the rulers of this world have known: for if they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Now some are puffed up, as though I would not really come to you.

For I would that all men were even as myself: but every man hath his peculiar gift from God, one of this sort, and another of that.

But I would have you to be free from anxiety. He who is unmarried is anxious for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord:

But if a person supposes it would be unseemly for a virgin of his if she should pass the flower of her age [in celibacy], and that duty directs it should be so, let him do as he is inclined, he doth not sin: let such marry.

But I have used nothing of these things, nor have I written indeed these things, that it should be so done respecting me; for it would become me to die rather than that any man should make my glorying void.