Josias the father of Jechonias and his brethren, about the time when the Jews were carried away to Babylon.

So all the generations from Abraham to David, are fourteen generations: and from David to the Babylonian transmigration, are fourteen generations: and from the Babylonian transmigration unto Christ, are fourteen generations.

a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel," that is to say, God our Saviour.

Where is this king of the Jews who is now born? for we have seen his rising star, and are come to pay him homage.

and having assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he enquired of them where Christ was to be born.

they answered him, in Bethlehem of Judea: for these are the words of the prophet;

in obedience to the king, they departed, and immediately the star which they saw in the east, moved on before them, till it came to the place where the infant was, and then stood still.

when they observ'd this of the star, they were extreamly well pleas'd.

When they were gone, an angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, take the infant and his mother, flee into Egypt, and don't stir thence till I order you, for Herod will endeavour to have the child destroy'd. Joseph therefore arose,

where he stay'd till the death of Herod: so that what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt have I called my son," was then fulfill'd.

Then Herod perceiving he was abused by the Magi, was full of indignation, and sent a detachment who slew all the children that were in Bethlehem and its territory, being under the age of two years, according to the limited time he had learnt of the Magi.

"In Rama was a cry heard, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not."

saying, arise, take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they who attempted the life of the infant are dead.

and went to dwell in a town called Nazareth, so that those words of one of the prophets were fulfill'd, "He shall be called a Nazarene."

now John wore a coat made of camels hair, with a leathern girdle about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild hony.

and having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan.

Let your actions then show your repentance:

and don't pretend to say within your selves, We have Abraham for our father: for I tell you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham:

if you are the Son of God, throw your self down: for it is written, "he will charge his angels to take care of you, and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest you bruise your foot against a stone."

said he, will I give you, if you will prostrate your self and worship me.

Now as Jesus was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon, called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting their net into the sea: for they were fishermen.

Going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were in a bark with Zebedee their father, mending their nets: and Jesus having called them,

so that his fame was spread over all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were afflicted with any diseases or pains, demoniacs, lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them.

Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the pacific: for they shall be the children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted upon the account of righteousness: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed shall you be when men shall revile and persecute you, and falsely charge you with all manner of evil for your attachment to me.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great will be your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt become insipid, how shall it recover its savour? it is no longer fit for any thing, but to be cast out and trod under foot.

ye are the light of the world. a city that is situated on an hill, cannot be hid;

even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father who is in heaven.

Don't think that I am come to abolish the law or the prophets: I am not come to abolish, but to complete them.

I assure you, heaven and earth may as well cease to be, as that one jot or one tittle of the law should fail of its completion.

for I declare to you, that except your righteousness shall exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall not enter into the heavenly kingdom.

When therefore you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has reason to be displeas'd with you:

leave your gift before the altar, go, and first of all reconcile yourself to your brother; then come to offer your gift.

endeavour to win your adversary, even whilst you are in the way: left the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be thrown into jayl.

If your right eye insnare you, it is better to pull it out, and to suffer the loss of that single part, than that thy whole body should be cast into Gehenna.

neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

but let your communication be, yes, yes; no, no: for whatever goes beyond this, is evil.

and if any man will go to law with you, to have your coat, let him have your cloke too.

You have heard that it hath been said, "you shall love your neighbour, and hate your enemy:"

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who traduce you, and persecute you:

that ye may be the children of your father who is in heaven, for he causes his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

and if ye salute your brethren only, what mighty matter is that? do not even the heathens do the same?

be ye therefore perfect, even as your father who is in heaven is perfect.

Take care not to perform any religious act in order to be observed by men: otherwise you will have no reward from your father who is in heaven.

that your alms may be secret: and your father who sees your secret actions, shall reward you.

And when you pray, be not as the hypocrites are: for they chuse to stand praying in publick places, and at the corners of the streets, to be observ'd by men. I assure you, they have their reward.

but you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut the door, pray to your father who is with you in your retirement, and your father who observeth the actions of your retirement shall reward you.

When you pray, be not verbose, as the heathen are: for they think they shall be heard for their loquaciousness.

don't therefore imitate them: for your father knows what you want, before you ask him.

After this manner do you therefore pray: "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. thy kingdom come.

give us this day our daily bread.

and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

for if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly father will also forgive you.

but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your father forgive your trespasses.

When ye fast, don't put on a dismal air, as the hypocrites do, who look dejected, that men may take notice of their fasting: I assure you, they have their reward.

but whenever you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face:

that your fasting may not be observed by men, but by your father, who is with you in your retirement, and your father who observes what you do in private, shall give you a reward.

Lay not up for your selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.

but lay up for your selves treasures in heaven, where there is neither moth, nor rust, nor corruption, nor thieves, nor violence to molest you.

for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

the eye is the light of the body: now if your eye be clear, your whole body will be enlightned.

but if your eye be bad, your whole body will be dark: if therefore that, which should be light to you, be dark; how great is that darkness?

no man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or he will be attach'd to the one, and neglectful of the other. ye cannot serve God and Mamon.

I therefore direct you, not to be sollicitous, with regard to life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor with regard to the body, what clothes ye shall wear: Is not life it self a greater gift than food; and the body a greater gift than rayment?

consider the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor lay up any stores; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much greater value than they?

therefore make no such sollicitous enquiries, as what shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or how shall we be clothed?

things which the Gentiles are so thoughtful about, and which your heavenly Father knows that you want.

why do you observe the mote that is in your brother's eye, and not consider the beam that is in your own eye?

with what assurance can you say, brother, let me take that mote out of your eye; when there is such an apparent beam in your own eye?

thou hypocrite, first get rid of the beam in your own eye; and then see how to remove the mote out of thy brother's eye.

Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest these trample them under foot, and those turn upon you and tear you.

or instead of a fish, would he give him a serpent?

if ye then, as wicked as ye are, know how to bestow proper gifts upon your children; how much more shall your heavenly father give good things to them that ask him?

Let your actions be such, with regard to others, as you should think reasonable with regard to yourselves, for this is the substance of the law and the prophets.

Enter ye in at the strait gate; the gate that leadeth to destruction is broad, and the way is open, and they who pass through are numerous.

Beware of false prophets, who to outward appearance are sheep, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

or figs of thistles? so every good tree yields good fruit: but a corrupt tree yields bad fruit.

the rain descends, the flood rushes on, the winds blow, and beat upon the house: down it falls, and wide are its ruins.

At length Jesus finished his discourse, and the people were fill'd with astonishment at his doctrine.

After this Jesus went to Peter's house, where seeing his wife's mother lying sick of a fever,

in the evening they brought him several demoniacs: and he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all that were sick:

whereby was fulfilled what Esaias the prophet said, "Himself took our infirmities, and bare, our diseases."

when a certain scribe came to him, and said, Master, I will follow you where-ever you go.

Jesus replyed, the foxes have kennels, and the birds of the air have nests; but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.

and his disciples came and awaked him, saying, Lord, save us: we are sinking.

and he answer'd, why are you afraid, o incredulous people? then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.

but the crew were all amaz'd; what is this man, said they, that even the winds and the sea obey him?

and they roar'd out, Jesus, thou son of God, what injury have we done you? are you come here to torment us before the time?

and Jesus bad them go, accordingly they came out, and went into the herd of swine: and immediately the herd of swine ran furiously down a precipice into the sea, where they were all drown'd.

where they brought a man on a bed, lying sick of the palsy: and Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the paralytic, take courage, my son, thy sins are forgiven.

for is it not as easy to say, thy sins are forgiven? as to say, arise, and walk?

at this the multitude were amazed, and glorified God, for having communicated such power to men.