Another parable he propos'd to them in these words. the state of the gospel in this world may be compar'd to a man who sowed good grain in his field:

He propos'd another parable to them, which was this; the gospel-state is like a grain of mustard-seed which a man took to sow in his field.

The Pharisees likewise came to him, and maliciously propos'd this question, may a man lawfully put away his wife at discretion?

About that time the Sadducees, who say there is no future life, came and propos'd this question,

then the Pharisees came and propos'd to him this insnaring question, is it lawful for a man to repudiate his wife?

Jesus replied to them, if you will answer one question, that I shall propose to you, then I will tell you by what authority I act thus.

One of the Scribes, that had heard their dispute, observing the propriety of his answers, propos'd this question to him, which is the principal commandment of all?

For many false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and shall propose signs and wonders to deceive, if it were possible, even the elect.

to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful.

but he propos'd to them this parable.

Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged.

Then he propos'd this parable, concerning those who had a great opinion of their own justice, and look'd with contempt upon others.

Then he propos'd this parable to the people, a man planted a vineyard, let it out to husbandmen, and then went a travelling for some time.

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?

now we are convinc'd that you know all our difficulties, and have no occasion that any man should propose them to you: by this we believe that you were sent from God.

upon this, Pilate propos'd to release him: but the Jews cried out, if you let this man go, you are not Cesar's friend: he that sets up for king, opposes Cesar.

Continuing unsold was it not yours, and when it was sold was it not at your disposal? Why did you propose this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.

"We strictly forbade you," he said, "to teach on this authority, and here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and propose to hold us responsible for this man's death!"

Then he told them, "Fellow Israelis, consider carefully what you propose to do to these men.

upon which Barnabas propos'd to take John surnam'd Mark, with them.

Upon hearing this, the officer went to the colonel and reported it. "What do you propose to do?" he said. "This man is a Roman citizen."

Now you and the Sanhedrin must inform the commander that you propose to investigate this case in detail, so that he may have Paul brought down to you. We will be all ready to kill him on the way down."

He answered, "The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to-morrow to the Sanhedrin, on the plea that they propose to examine his case in detail.

the soldiers propos'd to dispatch the prisoners, for fear any of them should swim for their lives; but the centurion,

I do not propose to pay you a visit in passing now, for I hope to stay with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

Such was my intention. Now, have I shown myself 'fickle'? When I propose some plan, do I propose it in a worldly way, ready to mean 'no' as well as 'yes'?

now I ask [when I] am present [that I will] not [need] to be bold with the confidence [with] which I propose to show boldness toward some who consider us as behaving according to the flesh.

You people who propose to be made upright by law have finished with Christ; you have lost your hold upon God's favor.