and earnestly intreated him, saying, "my little daughter is at the last extremity, pray come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed, and live."

so Jesus went with him, attended by a great crowd, that press'd about him.

but having heard of Jesus; she came behind him in the crowd, and touched his garment.

then the woman, conscious of what had been effected in her, came trembling with fear, and falling down before him, confess'd the whole truth.

and he suffered no man to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James:

upon which they fell a laughing: however, having turned them all out, and taking with him the father and the mother of the damsel, and those that had accompany'd him, he entred in where the damsel was lying.

is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, of Juda and Simon? are not these his sisters, who are here with us? and they were scandalized at him.

but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family:

for Herod had given orders to seize John, and had confin'd him in prison, to gratify Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married;

upon which John told him, "it is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.

at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her;

accordingly he went, and beheaded him in the prison, and bringing the head in a charger, he presented it to the young lady, who gave it to her mother:

Now the apostles met together in a body before Jesus, and gave him a full account, both of what they had done, and what they had taught.

but as the day was far advanc'd, his disciples came to him, and said, this is a desart place, and it is now late.

go see, said he, how many loaves you have: and having examin'd, they told him, five, and two fishes.

when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition,

for they all saw him, and were greatly terrified. but at the instant Jesus spoke to them, and said, take courage, it is I, don't be afraid.

and to whatever cities, towns, or villages he went, they expos'd the sick in the publick streets, entreating him, they might but touch the border of his garment; for as many as did so, were recover'd.

Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death.

you discharge him from the obligation of doing any thing for his father or his mother.

Then Jesus having called all the people to him, said, attend every one of you, and understand.

there is nothing from without, that entring into a man can defile him: but that which originally proceeds from the man, is what defiles him.

he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

When he withdrew from the people into the house, his disciples ask'd him the meaning of that maxim.

and he said, are you likewise so void of understanding? don't you perceive that what passes from without into a man cannot defile him?

but, said he, that which proceeds from a man, is what defiles him:

for a woman, whose child was possess'd with an impure spirit, having heard of him, found him out, and throwing herself at his feet,

entreated him to force the demon out of her daughter; now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation.

and they presented to him a deaf man, that had an impediment in his speech, desiring he would lay his hands upon him.

Jesus taking him aside from the crowd, spit upon his fingers, and applied them to the ears and to the tongue of the deaf man.

there the Pharisees being come, they began to dispute with him, and to try him, desir'd he would work some miracle in the sky.

Afterwards Jesus went to Bethsaida, where they presented to him a blind man, whom they entreated Jesus to touch.

then taking the blind man by the hand, he led him out of town, when applying his spittle to the man's eyes, and laying his hands upon him, he ask'd if he saw any thing.

then he put his hands upon his eyes, and made him look again. and his sight was so well recovered, he could see distinctly.

so he sent him home, with a charge not to go into the town, nor mention it to any body belonging to that place.

upon which he gave them a severe charge, not to say that of him to any man.

and this he said in such an undisguised manner, that Peter took him aside, and pretended to reprimand him.

Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me.

whosoever therefore shall be asham'd of me, and of my doctrine in this degenerate and corrupted age, of him likewise shall the son of man be asham'd, when he shall come with the glory of his father, accompanied with holy angels.

then a cloud surrounded them, and a voice from the cloud, said, "this is my beloved son, hear him."

it is true, said he, that Elias must come beforehand to establish every thing, and that it was predicted of him, as well as of the son of man, that he should suffer very much, and be treated with contempt.

but I tell you, that Elias is already come, as it was foretold; and they have treated him at their discretion.

as soon as they saw him, they were over-joyed, and ran to salute him.

which no sooner comes on him, but it throws him down: then the child foams, gnashes his teeth, and grows meager.

then said Jesus, incredulous people, how long shall I be with you? must I be always assisting you? bring him before me.

so he was brought to him, and as soon as he saw him, the spirit threw him into convulsions, and he fell upon the ground, where he wallowed foaming.

Jesus then asked the father, how long is it since this befel him? from his infancy, said the father.

it has frequently thrown him into the fire, and into the water, to the hazard of his life; if therefore you can do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe.

Jesus observing the people came crowding to him, rebuked the evil spirit, saying, thou dumb and deaf spirit come out of the child, never to enter more, it is I command it.

and the spirit came out of him, having made him roar, and thrown him into such agonies, that he became like one that was dead, and many were of opinion he actually was so.

but Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up, and he was perfectly recovered.

now when Jesus was retired to his own house, his disciples asked him in private, why could not we cast this spirit out?

in the mean time he gave his disciples this intimation, "the son of man is going to be delivered up into the hands of men, who will put him to death, and three days after he is put to death he shall rise again."

but they did not comprehend the meaning, and were ashamed to ask him about it.

then taking a little child, he set him down before them; and embracing him in his arms, he said to them,

whoever receives such a child as this upon my account, receives me; and he that receiveth me, does not so properly receive me, as the commands of him that sent me.

Upon this occasion John address'd himself to Jesus, saying, master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, tho' he did not belong to us, for which reason we opposed him.

but Jesus said, do not oppose him: for no man can speak evil of me, at the same time he works a miracle by virtue of my name.

but if any one shall cause the meanest of those, who believe in me, to transgress, it had been better for him that a milstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.

Jesus departed from thence, and went towards the confines of Judea, thro' the country beyond Jordan: where the people resorting to him again, he renewed his instructions to them as usual.

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

When they were in the house, the disciples asked him again concerning this matter, and he said to them,

Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them.

When he was set out upon his journey, there met him one, who kneeling down before him, said, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?

Jesus said to him, why do you call me good? there is but one, who is good, that is God.

then Jesus looking upon him with a favourable eye, said, there is one thing still to be done; go, sell all your estate, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Jesus answered him, I declare unto you, there is not a man who has forsaken his house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, out of love to me and to the gospel,

but shall receive at present in this age, what will be a hundred times better to him, than houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, tho' with persecution: and in the age to come eternal life.

When they were on the road to Jerusalem, Jesus led the way, and they followed behind full of apprehension and fear. then Jesus calling the twelve apostles to him again, acquainted them with what should befal him.

now, said he, we are going to Jerusalem, where the son of man will be delivered up to the chief priests, and to the Scribes, who will condemn him to die, and deliver him to the Gentiles.

they will treat him with ignominy, subject him to the lash, spit upon him, and at last put him to death. but on the third day he will rise again.

Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him, and said, we desire you would grant us what we request.

So that Jesus called them to him, and said, you know that the rulers of the Gentiles domineer over them, and their great ones treat them in an imperious manner;

but many of the company rebuk'd him, in order to silence him. at which he cry'd out with more earnestness, son of David have pity on me.

Jesus therefore stood still, and ordered him to be called; so they called to the blind man, and said, take courage, rise, he calls you.

who thereupon spoke to him, and said, what would you have me do for you? the blind man replied, Lord, I desire to have my sight.

and Jesus said to him, go your way, your faith has cur'd you, and immediately he had sight, and followed Jesus in the road.

go to yonder village that faces you, and upon your entrance into it, you will find a colt tied, that never was yet backed; loose him, and bring him to me.

if any one should ask you, why you do so? tell him, the Lord has occasion for it, and immediately he will send it hither.

the Scribes and Pharisees upon hearing this consulted together how to destroy him; but they stood in awe of him, because all the people were strangely affected with his doctrine.

only when you are dispos'd to prayer, if you have any cause of complaint against any one, forgive him, that your heavenly father may forgive you your offences.

Then they entred again into Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the Scribes, and rulers of the Jews came about him,

and asked him, by what authority do you behave thus? and who gave you that authority?

answer me that. upon this they reasoned thus with themselves; if we should say, it was divine, he will urge, why then did you not believe him?

but they seized on him, and beat him, and sent him home empty.

after this he sent another servant to them, him they assaulted with stones and cudgels, and sent him back with contempt.

at last, having one only son, whom he loved, he sent him to them; surely, said he, they will reverence my son.

but these husbandmen said to one another, this is the heir, come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be our own.

so they seized upon him, and dragg'd him out of the vineyard, and killed him.

then they contriv'd how they might seize him, for they perceived, that he applied the parable to them; but for fear of the people they left him, and went away.

Then they sent some of the Pharisees, and of the Herodians to insnare him in his discourse.

when they were come, they said to him, master, we know that you are sincere, that you are not influenced by any one, for you have no regard to the person of men: but teach us the way of God according to truth. now should we pay tribute to Cesar, or no? shall we pay, or shall we not pay?

Then the Saducees, who deny the resurrection, came and asked him,

and as for the dead, that they will actually rise, have you not read in the book of Moses those words, which God pronounc'd out of the bush to him, "I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?"

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?

Jesus answer'd him, the first of all the commandments is thus deliver'd, "hear, o Israel, the lord our God is the only lord.

and to love him with all the heart, with all the understanding, with all the soul, with all its faculties, and to love one's neighbour as one's self is more acceptable than all the offerings and sacrifices in the world.

Jesus observing he answer'd so discreetly, said to him, you are not far from the kingdom of God. and no man after that was so hardy as to ask him any question.