Jesus answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in the kingdom of God.

After this the Lord nominated seventy disciples more, and sent them before by two and two, into all the cities, and towns, where he himself design'd to go.

and thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to the sky, shall be plung'd into an abyss.

At length the seventy return'd with great joy, saying, Lord, even the demons have been made subject to us by virtue of your name.

I have authoriz'd you to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and triumph over all the power of the enemy; so that nothing shall be capable of doing you any mischief.

a Levite too came to the same place, gave him a look, and pass'd on.

went up to him, dress'd his wounds by applying oil and wine, then set him upon his own mule, and brought him to an inn, where he took care of him.

which now of the three do you think was neighbour to the man that was robb'd.

he, reply'd the doctor, who took pity on him. then said Jesus to him, go then, and imitate his example.

but Martha perplex'd with the hurry of her affairs, came to him, and said, Lord, don't you observe my sister has left me to serve all alone: direct her therefore to give me some assistance.

but the best and the most necessary concern is, what Mary has pitch'd upon, of which she shall never be deprived.

others, to try him, desir'd he would show some miraculous sign in the heaven.

when a man that is stout and well arm'd guards his palace, his possessions are safe.

and as the crowd grew more numerous, he thus began, this is a degenerate race of men: they demand a miracle: but no miracle shall be exhibited, but such as happen'd in the person of Jonas the prophet.

the eye is the light of the body: if therefore your eye be clear, every member of your body will have the benefit of the light: but if it be spoil'd, they must all rest in darkness.

So Benaiah went into the LORD's tent and told Joab, "The king orders you to come out!" "No," Joab said, "I'd rather die here!" So Benaiah went and informed the king, "This is how Joab answered me."

Then he told Joseph, "I never thought I'd see you again, and now God has allowed me to see your children as well!"

upon which the Lord said to him, you Pharisees won't leave any filth upon the outside of a cup or a platter: while your consciences are abandon'd to rapine, and sensuality.

As he was pursuing his discourse, the Scribes and Pharisees passionately urg'd him with many captious questions, in order to ensnare him,

but I will inform you whom you should fear: fear him, who after he has kill'd, has power to precipitate into hell; yes, I advise you, fear him.

nay, the very hairs of your head can't fall without being number'd: be not then afraid; there is no comparison between you and sparrows.

but whoever shall renounce me before men, he shall be renounc'd before the angels of God.

but Jesus answer'd him, who made me a judge, or an arbitrator between you?

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

and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop?

therefore don't be concern'd about what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; but lay aside all your anxiety:

for it is enough that the Gentiles are so concern'd about these things: as for you, your father is acquainted with all your wants.

therefore do you rather seek the kingdom of God, and then all your necessities will be fully supply'd.

be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him.

whom his master at his return shall find so employ'd.

and must not this daughter of Abraham, whom satan has held bound these eighteen years, be disengag'd from this bond, on a sabbath-day?

at which all his adversaries were confounded. but the people were highly pleased, at the glorious actions which he perform'd.

it is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leaven'd.

Afterwards he pass'd thro' several citys and villages, where he taught the people, on his journey to Jerusalem.

and somebody ask'd him, Lord, will there be but few people saved? to which he answered,

when once the master of the family is enter'd in, and has fastned the door, you will stand without beating at the door, and cry, Lord, Lord, let us in: but he will answer, you are strangers to me.

yet some shall come from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south, and shall be entertain'd in the kingdom of God.

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those, who are sent unto thee: how often would I have gather'd thy children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and ye would not?"

One sabbath-day, Jesus went to dine with a Pharisee of the first distinction, where he was strictly observ'd.

now there happen'd to be a man just by him, who had a dropsy.

and you shall be happy in not receiving a requital: for you shall be recompenc'd at the resurrection of the just.

One of the company hearing that, said to him, happy is he that shall be entertain'd in the kingdom of God.

so the servant return'd, and related the whole matter to his master, who in resentment said to his servant, go immediately into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring hither the poor, the maimed, the halt, and the blind.

the master reply'd, go then to the high-ways and by-paths, and compel them to come in, that my house may be full.

Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him;

but he propos'd to them this parable.

when he had spent all, there happen'd to be a severe famine in that country;

and he was reduced to want, which forc'd him to make his application to one of the inhabitants there, who sent him to his farm to look after his swine.

for he would have been contented to have liv'd upon the carruways, with which they usually fed the swine: but nobody would supply him.

I am no longer worthy to be called your son: treat me as one of your hir'd servants.

so he departed and went to his father. but while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him, and mov'd with compassion, ran and threw himself upon his neck, and kissed him.

and calling one of the servants, he ask'd what was the occasion of it,

so he sent for every one of his master's debtors in private, he ask'd the first, how much do you owe my master?

if therefore your fidelity has not appear'd in the use of these transitory enjoyments, how can you be trusted with what is more lasting?

if you have imbezel'd what another gave you in trust, how can he give you an estate in perpetuity?

the law and the prophets were the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.

yet heaven and earth may sooner pass away, than any part of the law be unaccomplish'd.

a certain beggar named Lazarus, was lying at his gate, and tho' cover'd with ulcers, the very dogs came and fawned upon him.

Ahab addressed Naboth and asked him, "I would like to plant a vegetable garden near my house. Please exchange your vineyard with a better one from me, or if you'd rather have cash, I'll buy it for its full value."

and he cry'd out, saying, father Abraham, take pity on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water to cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

it were better for him that a milstone were hang'd about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should occasion any innocent person to relapse.

The Apostles having said to the Lord, increase our faith, he answer'd them,

if your faith improv'd like a grain of mustard-seed, you might say to this sycamine-tree, be thou rooted up, and planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

As Jesus was going to Jerusalem, he happen'd to pass between Samaria and Galilee.

and as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten lepers, who stood at a distance, and cry'd out aloud,

as soon as he perceiv'd them, he said to them, go shew yourselves to the priests. and on the way they found themselves cured.

one of them perceiving he was healed, turn'd back, praising God aloud.

is no body return'd to glorify God, but this alien only?

and he said to him, rise, go your way, your faith has sav'd you.

as see here! or see there! for even now the kingdom of God is commenc'd among you.

eating and drinking, marriages and matches was the business till the very day that Noah entred into the ark, when the flood came and overwhelm'd them all.

but the very day that Lot went out of Sodom, a storm of lightning and thunder fell from heaven and destroy'd them all.

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

for some time he refus'd to do it: but at length he said in himself; tho' I neither fear God, nor regard man;

the Pharisee in a standing posture pray'd thus by himself, O God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men, a robber, a cheat, an adulterer, or like that Publican.

I tell you this man went home approv'd as just, and not the other. for whoever exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

And as they were presenting children to him, for the imposition of hands, his disciples observing it, rebuk'd those that brought them.

Then a person of distinction ask'd him this question, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?

all these, said he, have I observ'd from my youth.

Jesus answer'd, by divine assistance men may do that which would be otherwise impossible.

Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation,

As they were near Jericho, a blind man happen'd to sit begging by the road,

who hearing the noise of a crowd passing by, ask'd what the matter was.

then he cry'd out, Jesus son of David, have pity on me.

those who led the way bid him hold his tongue. but he bawl'd out the louder, son of David have pity on me.

have sight, said Jesus, your faith has obtain'd you a cure.

so he ran before, and climb'd up a mulberry-tree to view him; for he was to pass that way.

as soon as Jesus came at the place, he look'd up, and seeing him, Zaccheus, said he, make haste down; for I intend to dine at your house to-day.

upon seeing this, they all murmur'd, saying, he is going to be treated by a dissolute person.

a nobleman, said he, was going to travel to a foreign country, in order to have his kingdom confirm'd to him at his return.

and he called ten of his servants, to whom he deliver'd ten pounds: improve that, said he, till I return.

he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities.

then the second came, and said, Lord, your pound has produc'd five more.

then he said to his attendants, take the one pound from him, and give it him, that gain'd ten.

they answer'd, because the Lord has occasion for it.

Just as he advanc'd to the declivity of the mountain of Olives, the whole troop of disciples began to express their joy in loud acclamations, praising God, for the many miracles they had seen.

but he answer'd them, if they should be silent, the stones would exclaim.

as he drew nigh, he beheld the city, and bewail'd its fate,

they will level you to the ground, extirpate your inhabitants, and bury your buildings in ruins: because you have not consider'd the overtures I made you.

but they could not find the means of effecting it; for all the populace were strongly attach'd to his doctrine.