for many prophets and kings desired to see the things which ye see, and did not see them; and to hear what ye hear, but did not hear them.

for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

And He said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine on his journey is come to me,

For every one that asketh receiveth, and he that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

If a son ask bread of any father among you, will he give him a stone? and if he ask for a fish, will he instead of a fish give him a serpent? or if he ask for an egg,

for when a strong man well-armed defends his palace, his substance is secure:

for as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.

The queen of the south shall rise up in the day of judgement against the men of this generation and condemn them: for she came from the remote parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold a greater than Solomon is here.

And the men of Nineveh shall rise up in the judgement against this generation, and condemn it; for they repented upon the preaching of Jonas, and behold a greater than Jonas is here.

For if thy whole body be light, having no part dark, it will be (when all enlightened) as when a candle giveth thee light by its brightness.

Wo unto you pharisees; for ye love the chief seat in synagogues, and salutations in public places.

Wo unto you scribes and pharisees, hypocrites; for ye are like graves that do not appear, and those that walk over them are not aware of them.

And He said, Wo unto you also, ye interpreters of the law, for ye load men with insupportable burthens, and ye yourselves touch not the burthens with one of your fingers.

Thus ye testify that ye approve of the deeds of your fathers; for they put them to death, and ye build their sepulchres.

Wo unto you interpreters of the law; for ye have taken away the key of knowledge, ye entered not in yourselves, and those that were entering in, ye hindered.

laying snares for Him, and endeavouring to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse Him.

In the mean time great multitudes of people being gathered together about Him, so that they trode upon one another, He began to say to his disciples, Beware of the leaven of the pharisees, which is hypocrisy: for there is nothing concealed,

But I will shew you whom ye should fear,---Fear Him, who after He hath killed, hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, fear Him.

Are not five sparrows sold for two assaries, and not one of them is forgotten before God.

for the holy Spirit shall teach you at that very time what ye ought to say.

And He said unto them, See to it that ye beware of covetousness; for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of his possessions.

and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do? for I have not room to lay up my corn.

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast plenty of goods laid up for many years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

So is he that heapeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.

And He said to his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on:

for all these things the nations of the world seek after; but your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom.

for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

ye yourselves like men waiting for their lord's return from a wedding, that they may immediately open the door to him, when he comes and knocks.

therefore be ye also ready; for the Son of man cometh at a season that ye think not of.

but he that knew it not, and did things deserving stripes, shall be beaten with few: for to whomsoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will demand the more.

I am come to send fire on the earth, and how do I desire that it were already kindled?

for I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how I am straitened till it be accomplished?

For from this time there shall be five in one family divided, three against two and two against three:

Upon his saying this, all his adversaries were ashamed: but the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.

But He said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for I tell you, many will desire to enter in, and shall not be able.

At the same time came some of the pharisees, and said to Him, Go out and depart hence, for Herod intends to kill thee.

but I must procede to-day and to-morrow and the following; for it cannot be supposed that a prophet should be cut off but in Jerusalem.

for whosoever exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

because they have not wherewith to requite thee: for a recompense shall be given thee at the resurrection of the just.

and sent his servant at supper-time to say to them that were invited, Come, for all things are now ready.

for I tell you, that none of those men who were invited, shall taste of my supper.

For who of you that hath a mind to build a tower does not first sit down and calculate the expence, whether he hath wherewithal to perfect it?

and if not, while he is yet far off, he sendeth an embassy, and desireth conditions of peace.

it is neither fit for the land, nor for the dunghil; but they throw it away. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

and coming home, he calleth his friends and neighbors together and saith unto them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.

and when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and neighbors together; saying, Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I had lost.

for this my son was dead, and is alive again, and was lost and is found. And they began to be merry.

but as soon as this thy son was come, who hath eaten up thy substance with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

But it was fit we should be merry and rejoice; for this thy brother was dead, and is come to life again, was lost and is found.

And he called him, and said unto him, What is this I hear of thee? give up the accounts of thy stewardship, for thou canst be no longer steward.

And his master commended the dishonest steward as having acted prudently: for the men of this world are as to their affairs wiser than the children of light.

No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or at lest he will be attached to the one, and neglect the other. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon.

And He said unto them, Ye justify yourselves before men, but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Though it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than one tittle of the law to fail.

And he cried out and said, Father Abraham, have pity on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

for I have five brethren; that he may testify to them my misery, least they also come into this place of torment.

It were better for him that a milstone were hung about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to offend.

Is he obliged to that servant for doing what he was ordered?

I think not. So likewise ye, when ye have done all things that were commanded you, say we are unprofitable servants, for we have done only what we ought to do.

Neither shall they say, Behold it is here, or behold it is there; for the kingdom of God is within you.

For as the lightning which lightneth from the one part of heaven shineth to the other: so also shall the Son of man be in his day.

but the very day that Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

And he would not for a time: but afterwards he said within himself, Though I fear not God,

and will not God do justice for his elect that cry to Him day and night, though He bear long with them.

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for whoever exalteth himself shall be abased, but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

But Jesus called them to Him and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

But when he heard this, he was very sorrowful; for he was very rich.

For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

And He said unto them, Verily I tell you, there is no one that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,

For He shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and insulted, and abused, and spit upon, and they will scourge Him, and put Him to death:

He asked him, saying, What wouldst thou that I should do for thee? And he said, Lord, that I may recover my sight.

And he sought to see Jesus who He was; but he could not for the croud; for he was little of stature.

And he ran before and got up into a sycamore-tree that he might see Him; for He was to pass by that way.

And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, Zaccheus, make haste and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house.

Then said Jesus, This day is salvation come to this house, for as much as he also is a son of Abraham.

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

for I was afraid of thee, because thou art an austere man, who takest up what thou didst not lay down, and reapest what thou didst not sow.

for I tell you, that to every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even what he seemingly hath shall be taken away.

And when He was now come near to the foot of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples rejoicing began to praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,

For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast up a trench about thee, and surround thee, and keep thee in on every side,

and could not find how to effect it: for all the people were attentive to hear Him.

but if we say, Of men, the people will all stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

Then He began to speak unto the people this parable, A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it out to husbandmen and travelled abroad for a considerable time,

And the chief priests and the scribes would have laid hands on Him at that very time, but were afraid of the people: for they perceived that He had spoken this parable against them.

is it lawful for us to give tribute to Cesar, or not?

Therefore at the resurrection whose wife is she? for all the seven had her to wife.

for they can die no more, being like the angels: and they are the children of God as being the children of the resurrection.

Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush; for he calleth the Lord, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

And He is not the God of the dead, but of the living; for to Him they are all living.

who devour widows houses, and for a shew of religion make long prayers: these shall receive a heavier sentence.

For all these have out of their abundance contributed to the offerings of God: but she out of her penury hath given all she had.

And as some were speaking of the temple; how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts, He said, As for these things which ye see,

And He said, Take heed that ye be not deceived; for many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and the time is near: but do not therefore go after them.

And when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these must first happen; but the end will not be directly.

But before all these things they will lay hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues, and prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake:

but it shall be for a testimony to you.

Fix it therefore in your hearts not to premeditate a defence: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom,

and ye will be hated by all men for my sake.

For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.