When Jesus came out of the synagogue, he went to Simon's house, whose mother-in-law was seized with a violent fever, and they desired him to relieve her.

As soon as the sun was set, all sorts of diseased persons were brought before him by their friends, and he healed them all, by laying his hands upon them.

When it was day, he retired into a desart place, where the people searching for him, found him out, and as they earnestly press'd him not to leave them,

he went therefore aboard one of the vessels, which was Simon's, and desired him to bear away a little from land. then he sat down, and preached to the people from the ship.

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.

As he was going to one of the cities in that country, a man cover'd all over with leprosy happen'd to meet Jesus, and prostrating himself before him, thus address'd him, Lord, if you will, you can cure me.

At another time, as he was teaching, it happened that some Pharisees, and doctors of the law were sitting by, who came from the several towns of Galilee and Judea, and from Jerusalem: when the power of the Lord appear'd in their relief.

but when they found it impracticable to bring him in through the crowd, they went up the gallery to the leads, and let him down through the ceiling in his bed among the company, where Jesus was,

On the second-prime sabbath, as Jesus was passing through the corn-fields, his disciples happen'd to pluck the ears, and rubbing out the corn with their hands began to eat.

On another sabbath-day it happen'd, that he went into the synagogue to preach, where a man was present, who had the palsy in his right hand.

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 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.

when it was day, he called his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom he stiled missionarys: Simon,

then you may triumph with joy; secure of being greatly rewarded in heaven: for such was the treatment the prophets received from their forefathers.

he is like a man who in building a house, digg'd deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: an inundation came, the current beat impetuously upon that house, but could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

then Jesus went with him, and when he was advanced near the house, the centurion sent some of his friends to him, saying, "Lord, don't give yourself the trouble of coming, I don't deserve you should honour my house with your presence.

as he drew near the gate of the city, there was a dead man just then carrying out to be buried, who was his mother's only son, and she a widow: and many people of the town came with her.

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

John was soon inform'd of these transactions by his disciples,

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 a woman of that city, one that had led a loose life, knowing that Jesus was at table in the Pharisee's house, came in with a vial of odoriferous liquor,

a husbandman went out to sow his corn: and as he was sowing, some fell upon the beaten road, which was crush'd under foot, or devoured by the birds.

when he was landed, there met him a man, who belong'd to the city Gadara, and had been for a long time possessed by demons. he did not wear any cloaths, nor dwell in any house, but among the tombs.

for he had commanded the impure spirit to quit the man, he had so long possessed: who, tho' bound in chains, and fastned with fetters, broke thro' all restraints, and was hurry'd by the demon into the desarts.

Jesus upon his return was received by a great number of people, who expected him.

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, who lay a dying. as he was on the way, the crowd press'd after him,

touched the border of his garment: and immediately her indisposition was removed.

upon which Jesus said, who was it that touch'd me? they being all at a loss, what to answer, at length Peter, and the others with him, said, master, the crowd are squeezing and pressing about you, and yet you cry, "who touch'd me?"

then the woman finding she could not conceal herself, came trembling, and kneeling down before him, confess'd before all the people, why she had touch'd him, and how she was instantly cured.

While he was speaking, somebody came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, who said to him, your daughter is dead; 'tis in vain to importune the master any farther.

upon which, they knowing she was really dead, treated him with derision.

Now Herod the tetrarch was inform'd of all his transactions: and was perplex'd at the relation of some, that John was risen from the dead: whilst others said, Elias appear'd:

and others, that one of the old prophets was come to life again.

but Herod said, John was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus.

and tho' they all eat sufficiently, there was a surplusage of twelve baskets full of fragments carried away.

as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was quite chang'd, and his raiment was of a splendid white:

who discours'd about the exit, he was to make at Jerusalem;

while he was speaking, there came a cloud and over-shadowed them, who were seized with fear, at their vanishing in the cloud,

and before the sound was gone, Jesus was left alone: this they kept secret, and for some time did not acquaint any one in the least with what they had seen.

as the child was advancing, the demon threw him down, into convulsions: but Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, cured the child, and delivered him to his father.

but they did not comprehend that expression: it was as a riddle, which they could not understand, and they were afraid to desire him to explain the meaning of that expression.

Now the time of his assumption drawing nigh, he was fix'd in his resolution to go to Jerusalem:

but they would not entertain him, because he appear'd to them, as if he was going to Jerusalem.

to which Jesus answered, a certain man, as he was going from Jerusalem to Jericho, fell among thieves, who stripp'd him, and beat him, then march'd off leaving him half dead.

but a certain Samaritan being on the road, came where he was, and when he saw him, he took compassion on him,

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

At another time Jesus was casting out a demon, that was dumb: and as soon as the demon was gone out, the dumb man spoke: and the people wondred.

As he was discoursing thus, a certain woman in the middle of the crowd lift up her voice, and said to him, happy the mother, who bare thee: happy the nurse, who gave thee milk.

for as the case of Jonas was a miraculous instance to the Ninevites, so shall the son of man be to this generation.

While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine his house, where he went, and sat down at table.

but the Pharisee was surprized to see that he did not wash before dinner.

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

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

consider the lillys how they grow: they neither toil nor spin: and yet, I tell you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

As he was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath-day, a woman was present,

who had been kept infirm by a spirit eighteen years: and stooped in such a manner, she was not able to hold up her head strait.

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

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

at supper-time he sent his servant to tell the guests to come, because every thing was ready.

and when he comes home, call his friends and neighbours together, and say to them, rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep, that was lost?

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.

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.

for this son of mine was dead, and is come to life: he was lost, and is found again. and then they began their feast.

In the mean time his elder son was in the country. at his return, when he came near home, he heard the musick and dancing:

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

upon this he was full of resentment, and refused to go in: and when his father came out to persuade him, he replied to his father,

but it was necessary to feast and rejoice, because your brother here was dead, and is again alive: he was lost and is now found.

and this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.

There was a rich man, who used to dress in purple and fine linnen, and pass his days in pomp and luxury.

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

at length the beggar died: and was conveyed by the angels to Abraham's bower. the rich man died too, and was buried.

will he think himself oblig'd to that servant for doing what he was order'd? I believe not.

so when you have done all that you were commanded to do, say, we are unprofitable servants; we have only done what was our duty to do.

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

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

then prostrating himself at the feet of Jesus, he gave him thanks. now this man was a Samaritan.

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.

and as it was in the days of Lot, they were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building:

saying, in a certain city there was a judge, who neither feared God, nor regarded man.

a widow was likewise there, who frequently came to him, saying, do me justice against my adversary.

upon hearing this he was very sad: for he had a large estate.

but they comprehended nothing of all this: his discourse was a riddle to them, and they could not find out the meaning.

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

As Jesus was pursuing his journey from Jericho,

was very desirous to see the person of Jesus, but could not for the crowd, he being of a low stature.

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

for the son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost.

Their attention being raised by this, Jesus pursued his discourse with a parable, occasion'd by their thinking, that, because he was advanc'd so nigh to Jerusalem, the kingdom of God would immediately commence.

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.

but he being hated by the citizens, after he was gone, they sent a deputation to court, to make this protest, "we will not have him for our king."

for I was in fear of you, knowing you to be a hard master, who exact what you never gave, and reap where you have never sown.

wicked slave, said he, from your own mouth will I convict thee. "you knew I was a hard master, exacting what I never gave, and reaping where I never sowed:

when he was advanc'd near Bethphage, and Bethany, to the mountain call'd the Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

saying to them, go to the village opposite to you: at your entrance there, you will find a colt ty'd, that was never yet back'd: untie it and bring it here.

One day, as he was instructing the people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, the chief priests, and the Scribes, with the rulers came up to him,

tell me, the baptism of John, was it a divine or a human institution?

but they reason'd thus with themselves, if we should say, it was divine, he will reply, why then did not you believe him?

if we should assert, it was a human contrivance, the populace would stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

they answer'd then, they did not know which it was.

then the third took her, and so she was married to all seven, who all died without leaving any children.