they therefore gave Jesus this answer, we cannot tell. neither do I, said Jesus, acquaint you by what authority I act thus.

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.

now what will the master of the vineyard do? on his return, said they, he will destroy those vine-dressers, and give his vineyard to others.

have you not read, said he, this passage of scripture, "the stone which the builders rejected, is become the principal stone of the angle.

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?

but he, perceiving their hypocrisy, said to them, why do you lay snares for me?

let me see a penny. and when they brought it, he asked them, whose image and inscription is this? they said, Cesar's.

the Scribe replied, what you have said, master, is very true, there is one God, and no other but he.

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.

for David himself, who was inspired by the holy spirit, has this expression, "the Lord said to my Lord, sit thou at my right hand till I make thy enemies thy foot-stool."

in the sequel of the discourse, he said to them, beware of the Scribes, who affect to walk about in their long robes, to be saluted in publick places,

upon which he call'd to his disciples, and said to them, I declare unto you, that this poor widow has given more than any of those, who have given to the treasury.

As Jesus was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, see, master, what stone-work, and buildings are here.

and when he was sitting upon the mount of Olives over-against the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew said to him in private, tell us,

but some had a secret indignation, and said, why must the perfume be so wasted?

but Jesus said, let her alone, why do you disquiet her? it is commendable, what she has done out of respect to me.

On the first day of unleavened bread, when the paschal lamb is kill'd, his disciples said to him, where would you have us go and prepare for your eating the paschal lamb?

upon which he dispatch'd two of his disciples, and said to them: go into the city, and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him.

and as they sat eating, Jesus said, verily I say unto you, one of you that is eating with me, will betray me.

When they had been eating, Jesus took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, and said, take it, this represents my body.

and he said to them, this represents the effusion of my blood (the sanction of the new covenant) for mankind.

and Jesus said to them, this night you will all be staggered upon my account: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered."

upon which Peter said to him, tho' all should stagger, yet I will not.

Jesus said to him, verily I tell thee, to-day, even this night, before the cock crow twice, you will renounce me thrice.

At length they came to a place call'd Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, stay here, whilst I shall be at prayer.

but he took with him Peter, James, and John. then he began to be in a great consternation and anguish of mind. and he said to them; my soul is exceeding sorrowful,

Then he return'd, and having found them sleeping, he said to Peter, Simon, are you asleep? could you not watch one hour?

after that he came a third time, and said to them, sleep on now and take your rest. 'tis done, the time is come, and the son of man is to be betrayed into the hands of sinners.

but Jesus addressing himself to them, said, why do you come with swords and clubs against me, as if you were to apprehend some robber?

but Jesus remain'd silent, and gave no answer. then the high priest asked him again, and said to him, art thou the Christ, the son of the most High?

then the high priest rent his robes, and said to the council, what occasion is there for any more witnesses?

and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked earnestly upon him, and said, you too was with Jesus the Nazarene.

the maid saw him a second time, and said to the standers-by, this is one of them:

Pilate spake to him again, and said, will you make no defence for your self? don't you hear what they urge against you?

Pilate still urg'd them again, and said, what then would you have me do with him, that you stile king of the Jews?

besides the people that pass'd by, shook their heads, and impiously said: ah, you that can destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days,

in like manner the chief priests and the Scribes in derision said to one another: he pretended to save others, himself he cannot save.

some there present upon hearing that, said: observe, he calls upon Elias.

then one of the soldiers ran and dipp'd a spunge in vinegar, which he fastned to a stick, and offered him to drink. now let us, said they, see whether Elias will come to take him down.

and the Centurion who stood over-against him, observing that he expired with so great a cry, said, certainly this man was the son of God.

and they said to one another, who will remove the stone from the mouth of the sepulchre for us?

but he said to them, don't be frightned: you look for Jesus the Nazarene: he is risen, he is not here: see the place where he lay.

Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind.

but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John:

But Zacharias said to the angel, by what sign shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife is of a great age.

it is the Lord, said she, who has thus favour'd me, at the time when he took care to remove the reproach I was under among men.

the angel, upon his arrival, said to her; "Hail, favorite of heaven, the Lord is with thee: thou happiest of thy sex."

but the angel said to her, "Mary, be not afraid: for you are the object of divine favour.

Then said Mary to the angel, what shall this be without any intercourse with man?

then said Mary, "behold the servant of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word." upon which the angel disappeared.

Then Mary said, "my soul doth magnify the Lord,

and said, no, he shall be called John.

and made an impression upon all that heard of them. what a child will this be? said they, for the divine influence does attend him.

but the angel said to them, be not afraid, I am only come to bring you great news, which will be matter of joy to you and to the whole world.

As soon as the angels retired back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, let us go to Bethlehem, to see the fact, of which the Lord inform'd us.

then Simeon gave them his benediction, and said to Mary his mother, "the child you now see, shall occasion many in Israel to fall and rise again; he will be the Object of calumny,

when Joseph and his mother saw him, great was their surprize: and his mother said to him, son, why did you leave us thus? your father and I have been looking for you with great concern.

he said therefore to the people that crowded to be baptized by him, ye brood of vipers, who has prompted you to flee from approaching wrath?

the Publicans likewise came to be baptized, and said to him, master, how are we to act?

exact, said he, no more than what the law requires.

and the holy spirit descended upon him in a corporeal form like a dove. and a voice came from heaven, which said, thou art my beloved son, in thee I am well pleased.

then the devil said to him; if you are the son of God, command this stone to become bread.

all this power, said he, will I give thee, and the glory of them: for they are at my disposal, and where I please, I bestow them.

next, the devil brought him to Jerusalem, and setting him on the battlements of the temple, said to him, if you be the son of God, throw your self down from this height,

but Jesus replied, it is said, "thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."

They all applauded him, and were surprized, that what he said, was delivered with so much grace. but they objected, is not this the son of Joseph?

upon which he said, no doubt you will urge me with this proverb, "physician heal thy self. what we have heard you perform'd in Capernaum, do likewise here in your own country."

and they were all amazed, and said to one another, what's the meaning of this? with authority and power he commands the impure spirits, and they come out!

he said to them, I must likewise proclaim the kingdom of God in other cities; for to that end am I sent.

having finished his sermon, he said to Simon, row into deep water, and throw out your nets for a draught.

master, said Simon, we have toil'd all the night, without any prize: however, since you give the word, I will throw the net.

at sight of this, Simon Peter fell on his knees before Jesus, and said, Lord, withdraw from such a sinful man as I:

so was James too, and John, the sons of Zebedee, both partners with Simon. but Jesus said to Simon, be not afraid; for the future you shall fish for men.

and he charg'd him not to tell any man: but go, said he, present your self to the priest, and offer what the law requires for your purification, that it may be an evidence to them.

who perceiving their faith, said to him, O! man, your sins are forgiven you.

but Jesus perceiving their reflexions, said to them, what do you mean by such insinuations?

but that ye may know, that the son of man hath power to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the paralytick, 'tis I command you, take up your bed, and go home.

After this Jesus left the place, and seeing a publican named Levi, sitting at the custom-house, he said to him, follow me.

but the Scribes and Pharisees of that place reproach'd his disciples, and said, why do ye eat and drink with publicans and scandalous people?

Besides, he applied this similitude to them. no man, said he, puts a piece of new cloth upon an old coat: if he does, the new will strain the old, and they will by no means suit one another.

upon which some of the Pharisees said to them, why do you do what is not allowed to be done on the sabbath-day?

the son of man, said he, may dispense even with the sabbath.

but as he knew their thoughts, he said to the man, whose hand was paralytic, rise up, and stand there in the middle. and he arose, and stood before him.

then said Jesus to them, I will ask you one question, which is the most allowable on the sabbath-day, to do good, or to neglect it? to save a man's life, or to let him perish?

then casting his eyes round the company, he said to the man, stretch out your hand. and he did so: and that hand was as sound as the other.

Then directing himself to his disciples, he said, blessed are ye, that are poor: for the divine kingdom is yours.

And by way of comparison he said to them, can the blind lead the blind without tumbling both into the ditch?

when Jesus heard this, he admired the man, and turning about, he said to the people, that followed him, I assure you, I have not met with such an instance of faith even among the Jews themselves.

when the Lord saw her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said to her, don't weep.

then advancing, he touch'd the bier, and the bearers standing still, he said, young man, arise, I command you.

accordingly they came to Jesus, and said, John the Baptist sent us to enquire, if you are he that was to come, or must we look for another?

When the messengers of John were departed, he address'd himself to the people, and said with relation to John, what did you go to see in the desart? a reed shaken with the wind?

in answer to his doubts, Jesus said, Simon, I have something to say to you. master, said he, lets hear it.

I think, said Simon, he that had the greatest debt remitted to him. you are in the right, said Jesus.

and turning to the woman, he said to Simon, do you observe this woman? though I am a guest in your house, you never offer'd me any water for my feet: but she has bath'd my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head.

then he said to her, your sins are forgiven.

but he said to the woman, your faith hath saved you: go in peace.

so some of the company said to him, your mother and brethren are waiting without, desiring to see you.

The same day Jesus went on board a vessel with his disciples, and said to them, let us pass over to the other side of the lake: and so they put off to sea.