Now there happen'd to be a dispute about baptism between a Jews, and some of John's disciples:

he that believeth on the son, hath a right to everlasting life: and he that disobeys the son, shall not enjoy life; but be expos'd to divine wrath.

Upon this his disciples came, and were surpriz'd at his conversing with the woman: yet none of them said, what did you ask her? or, why do you talk with her?

so that when the Samaritans were come to him, they desired him to stay with them: and he stay'd there two days.

Jesus did this second miracle when he return'd from Judea to Galilee.

and he that was healed, did not know who it was: for Jesus had slip'd away, by favour of the crowd that was there.

he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light.

but I have a better witness than that of John: for the works which my father hath order'd me to finish, those very works that I do, bear me witness, that 'tis the father who sent me.

for this I know of you, that you are not possess'd with any love for God.

The people, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, cry'd out, this is of a truth that prophet who was to come into the world.

they cross'd the sea to Capernaum: now when it was dark, Jesus was not come to them:

the people likewise seeing that Jesus was not in those barks, nor his disciples, went on board them, and cross'd to Capernaum in quest of Jesus.

Jesus answer'd, I assure you, Moses did not give you the celestial bread; but my father gives you the true celestial bread.

Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.

but Jesus answer'd, I assure you, except ye eat the flesh of the son of man, and drink his blood, ye will have no life in you.

thus he delivered his mind, and stay'd himself in Galilee.

However, no body talk'd openly in favour of him, for fear of the Jews.

if any man is inclin'd to do his will, he shall know whether the doctrine be from God, or whether I speak from my self.

Jesus answered them, I perform'd one single miracle on the sabbath, and does that alarm you?

Moses enjoin'd you circumcision (or rather not Moses, but the patriarchs) accordingly you circumcise a man on the sabbath-day.

Then some that belong'd to Jerusalem, said, is not this he whom they seek to kill?

yet there he is talking publickly without any opposition: are not the rulers convinc'd that he is the Messiah?

Jesus then pursuing his discourse in the temple, rais'd his voice, and said, you know both who I am, and whence I am: however, I am not come of my self, but he that sent me is worthy of belief, him you are unacquainted with.

then they design'd to seize him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

when the officers return'd to the chief priests and Pharisees, they asked them, why have ye not brought him?

but early in the morning he return'd to the temple, where all the people came to him; and being sat down, he instructed them.

now Moses has ordain'd in the law, that such criminals should be stoned: but what is your opinion?

and as they pressed him to answer, he rais'd himself, and said to them, he that is without sin among you, let him be the first that throws a stone at her.

your actions are like your father. at this they reply'd, we are no bastards; we have but one father, even God.

Jesus answered, if I honour'd my self, my honour would be vain: it is my father that honoureth me, of whom ye say, that he is your God.

your father Abraham long'd to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

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?

he answered, a man call'd Jesus made clay, and anointed my eyes, and said to me, go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: I went, and washed, and so I saw.

the Pharisees therefore ask'd him likewise, how he had received his sight. he told them, he put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and now see.

they therefore question'd the blind man again, what do you say of the man that made you see? he is a prophet, said he.

but the Jews were so incredulous about his having been blind, and obtain'd sight, that they sent for his parents,

and ask'd them, is this your son, who you say was born blind? how came it then that he now sees?

They therefore again call'd the man that had been blind, and said to him, in the name of God tell the truth: for we know that this man is an impostor.

they still urg'd the same question, what did he do to thee? how did he make you see?

we know that God commission'd Moses: as for this fellow, we don't know who sent him.

Jesus talk'd to them in this figurative way: but they did not understand the meaning of his discourse.

Jesus therefore subjoin'd, I declare unto you, I am the door of the sheep-fold.

There was another schism therefore among the Jews, occasion'd by this discourse.

for many of them said, he is possess'd with a demon, and is mad; why do you mind him?

others said, this is not the language of one possess'd: can a demon give sight to the blind?

At length the feast of the dedication was kept at Jerusalem, when the weather happen'd to be foul.

(it was that Mary who perfum'd the Lord with ointment, after having wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)

when Jesus heard that, he said, the disease is not to be mortal, but is design'd for the glory of God, that the son of God might be glorified thereby.

however, he stay'd in the place where he was, even two days after he had heard that Lazarus was sick.

thus he entertain'd them: and after that, he said to them, our friend Lazarus is asleep; but I am going to awake him.

When Jesus was arriv'd, he found that Lazarus had been then four days in the grave.

Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet him: but Mary stay'd at home.

Jesus said, take away the stone. Martha, sister to the deceas'd, said to him, Lord, by this time he is offensive: for he hath been dead four days.

For which reason he did not afterwards appear publickly among the Jews; but retir'd into the country near the desart, to a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had publish'd an order, that if any man knew where he was, he should give information in order to have him seized.

this passage his disciples did not understand at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, they remembred how they had mounted him, and perceiv'd that those words related to him.

there were certain Greeks, who address'd themselves to Philip, who was of Bethsaida in Galilee, saying, sir, we would fain see Jesus.

Philip went to tell Andrew: and then both of them mention'd it to Jesus.

now is this world condemn'd: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

Jesus answer'd them, yet a little while is the light with you: walk while ye have the light, lest darkness surprize you: for he that walketh in darkness, does not know whither he goes.

for they preferr'd their own reputation to the glory of God.

Then Jesus rais'd his voice, and said, he that believeth on me, does not so much believe on me, as on him that sent me.

for I have not spoken for my self; but the father who sent me, he commission'd me, what I should teach, and what I should speak.

When Jesus utter'd these words, he was troubled in spirit, and said without disguise, I assure you, that one of you shall betray me.

then accordingly bending his head to Jesus's ear, he whisper'd, Lord, who is it?

and when I am gone, and have prepar'd a place for you, I will come again, to take you with me, that where I am there ye may be also.

I bid you farewell! I give you my last farewell; but I do not give it out of common formality: don't be concern'd for me, or apprehensive for your selves.

if a man abide not in me, he is cast away as withered branches that are gather'd up to be thrown into the fire, where they are burned.

my father will be honour'd by your bearing much fruit, and you will have the honour of being my disciples.

it was not you that chose me, but I that chose you, and establish'd you, that your travels may be fruitful, and your fruit be lasting: so that whatever ye shall ask of the father for my sake, he will give it you.

are your minds so overwhelm'd with sorrow at what I told you?

of sin, because they believ'd not on me;

of justice, because I shall be with my father, and ye shall see me no more expos'd:

of judgment, because the prince of this world is condemn'd.

These things have I express'd in a figurative way: the time is coming when my language will be no longer enigmatical, but I shall give you a plain account relating to my father.

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.

but, alas, the time is coming, yea, is already come, when ye shall be dispers'd every one to his own retreat, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the father is with me.

these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.

for I have given to them the instructions which you gave me; and they have received them; and have sincerely believ'd that I came from thee, and are persuaded that thou didst send me.

When Jesus had spoken these words, he pass'd with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into which he entred with them.

but Jesus who knew every thing that should happen to him, advanc'd, and said to them, who do you look for?

In the mean time, the high priest having question'd Jesus about his disciples, and his doctrine.

Then Pilate order'd Jesus to be scourged.

Jesus answered, you could not have any power over me, except you deriv'd it from above: therefore they who delivered me into your hands are the most culpable.

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.

when Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, it is finished: and bowing his head, he expir'd.

then the other disciple, who arriv'd first, went into the cave likewise, and he saw, and believed what Mary had said.

After this the disciples return'd to their own home.

Jesus said to her, Mary! she bowing her self, cry'd rabboni!

and when he had so said, he show'd them his hands and his side. the disciples were therefore extremely glad when they saw it was the Lord.

Jesus perform'd many other miracles in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book.

when Simon Peter said to them, I am going a fishing. they reply'd, we likewise will go with you. so they departed and went on board a vessel,; but that night they caught nothing.

come, said Jesus, let us dine. but none of the disciples offer'd to ask him, who he was; for they saw well enough that it was the Lord.

Jesus then advanc'd, and taking bread, he gave them some, and fish likewise.

this was the third time that Jesus appear'd to his disciples, after he was risen from the dead.

So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me more than these do? yes, Lord, said he, you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my lambs.

I tell you for certain, tho' when you was a youth you girded your self, and rambled where you had a mind: yet when you are old, your hands shall be stretch'd out, and another shall gird thee, and lead thee where you will be unwilling to go.

which occasion'd a flying rumour among the brethren, that John should not die: tho' Jesus had not said, he shall not die: but, if I will have him stay till I come, what have you to do with that?

the other transactions of Jesus are so numerous, that if these were to be particularly descried, I imagine the world would be overwhelm'd with the books that should be written.

and he said to them, it is not for you, to know the times or the seasons, which the father hath reserv'd in his own disposal.