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.

then having brought their boats to shore, they left every thing, and followed him.

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.

then Jesus stretch'd out his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou cured. and immediately the leprosy disappear'd:

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.

in the mean time his fame spread so much the more, and a vast multitude flock'd to hear him, and to be cured of their diseases,

for instance, they brought a man in his bed lying sick of the palsy: and try'd to. bring him directly into his presence.

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,

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

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

Levi having prepared a handsom entertainment in his own house for him, a great number of publicans, and others, were likewise at table.

I came not to call saints, but sinners to repentance. Then they ask'd him, how comes it that John's disciples,

now the Scribes and Pharisees were upon the watch to see if he would work a cure upon the sabbath-day, and so have matter of accusation against him.

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?

At length he came down the hill with them, and stayed with the rest of his disciples in the plain, where a great multitude of people from all Judea, from Jerusalem, and the maritime country of Tyre and Sidon, came to hear him, and to have their diseases cured.

so that all the people strove to touch him: for a divine virtue flowed from him, which healed them all.

if any one strike you on one cheek, present to him the other likewise: or if any one seize your cloak, surrender your coat also.

this centurion having heard of Jesus's fame, sent several elders of the Jews to intreat him to come, and recover his servant.

accordingly they came to Jesus and earnestly pressed him, saying, he very well deserves you should do him this favour; for he loves our nation,

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.

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.

and the deceased sat up, and began to speak, and Jesus delivered him to his mother.

all the people, even the publicans, upon hearing him, gave glory to God, by receiving the baptism of John;

Jesus being invited to dinner at a certain Pharisee's house, he went home with him, and sat down to table.

which the Pharisee, who had invited him, observing, he thus argued with himself, if this man were a prophet, he could not but know that the woman, who is so busy with him, is a person of a loose character.

having not wherewithal to pay it, he freely discharged them both of the debt. tell me now, which of the two will love him most?

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

but they who sat at table with him, began to ask one another, who is this, that pretends even to forgive sins?

Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's high-steward: Susanna, and several others, who assisted him with their fortunes.

A vast number of people being assembled, and crowding to him from all quarters, he thus address'd himself to them by way of parable.

but some of the corn fell into good soil, and grew up, yielding a hundred grains for one. then raising his voice he concluded with these words, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

But his disciples having ask'd him the meaning of this parable;

One day the mother of Jesus, and his brethren came to speak with him, but could not get near by reason of the crowd.

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

then they came to wake him, crying, master, master, we are sinking. then he rose up, and rebuked the wind, and the waves: and both subside to a calm.

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.

upon seeing Jesus, he set up a great cry, fell down before him, and roar'd out, what business have you with me, Jesus son of the most high God? I beseech you torment me not.

upon Jesus's saying to him, what is your name? he answer'd, legion, (for many demons were enter'd into him.)

and they entreated him not to condemn them to the abyss.

then the Gadarenes of the adjacent parts unanimously desired him to leave their country: for they were greatly allarm'd. so he embark'd to cross over the lake.

now the man, who had been dispossess'd, begg'd to take him with him. but Jesus dismissed him,

saying, go home, and relate, what great things God hath done for you. whereupon he departed, and published through all the city, what a wonderful deliverance Jesus had wrought for him.

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

Some time after, a person nam'd Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came to Jesus, and upon his knees desired him to come to his house:

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,

and among the rest a woman, who had been troubled with an hemorrhage twelve years, having consum'd her whole fortune upon physicians, who could none of them cure her; she getting behind him,

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.

being come to the house, he suffer'd nobody to go into the room with him, except Peter, John and James, and the young woman's father and mother.

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

The Apostles, upon their return to Jesus, acquainted him with what they had done. and taking them with him, he retired into a desart place over-against the city of Bethsaida:

where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured.

As the day began to decline, the twelve came to him, and said, dismiss the multitude, that they may go to the nearest towns and villages for lodging and provisions: for here we are in a desart place.

Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.

for whoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my doctrine, of him shall the son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in the glory of his father, and of the holy angels.

About eight days after this discourse, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up a mountain to pray.

two persons of a glorious form were seen talking with him; they were Moses, and Elias,

while Peter, and the others with him, were overwhelm'd with sleep: but when they wak'd, they observed his glory, and the two persons present with him,

who were just departing from him, when Peter said to Jesus, master, it is best for us to stay here: let us build three apartments, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing well what he said.

from whence a voice issued out, saying, "this is my beloved son, obey him."

The next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a multitude of people happen'd to meet him:

he is frequently seized by a spirit, which makes him immediately roar, then throws him into convulsions with foaming, and never leaves him, but with difficulty and bruises.

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.

but Jesus perceiving what they thought, took a child and set him before him: then said to them,

whoever receives such a child in my name, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me. for he that is least among you all, he shall be greatest.

but Jesus said to him, don't oppose it: for he that is not against us, is for us.

and he sent messengers before, who went to a town of the Samaritans, to prepare a lodging for him.

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

At another time, as they were walking in the road, a man said to him, I will be your follower, wherever you go.

Jesus answered him, foxes have their kennels, and birds of the air their nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God.

Jesus answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in the kingdom of God.

he that adheres to you, adheres to me; he that rejects you, rejects me: and he that rejects me, rejecteth him that sent me.

Then a doctor of the law stood up to try him, saying, master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

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.

a certain priest happen'd to be travelling that way, who look'd upon him, and then pass'd on.

a Levite too came to the same place, gave him a look, and pass'd on.

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

went up to him, dress'd his wounds by applying oil and wine, then set him upon his own mule, and brought him to an inn, where he took care of him.

upon his departure the next day, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the master of the house, take care of him, said he, and I will repay you all the charges you are at, upon my return.

he, reply'd the doctor, who took pity on him. then said Jesus to him, go then, and imitate his example.

Another time, as they were on a journey, Jesus enter'd into a village, where a woman, named Martha, entertain'd him at her house.

but Martha perplex'd with the hurry of her affairs, came to him, and said, Lord, don't you observe my sister has left me to serve all alone: direct her therefore to give me some assistance.

One day Jesus had been praying in a certain place, and as soon as he had done, one of his disciples said to him, instruct us about prayer, as John the baptist instructed his disciples.

Then he said to them, suppose any of you should go to his friend at midnight; and say to him, friend, lend me three loaves:

for a friend of mine, a traveller, is come to my house, and I have nothing to entertain him with.

I tell you, tho' he will not rise, to supply him, out of friendship: yet out of regard to his importunity, he will rise, and lend him whatever he has occasion for.

what father among you would give his son a stone, when he asketh for bread? or if for a fish, instead of a fish would he give him a serpent?

or instead of an egg will he offer him a scorpion?

if ye then, wicked as ye are, know how to give what is proper to your children: how much more shall your heavenly father give the holy spirit to them that ask him?

others, to try him, desir'd he would show some miraculous sign in the heaven.

but if a stronger than he should assault, and overcome him, he will strip him of all his furniture on which he relyed, and divide the plunder.

then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself: they all enter in and dwell there, and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first.

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.

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

upon which the Lord said to him, you Pharisees won't leave any filth upon the outside of a cup or a platter: while your consciences are abandon'd to rapine, and sensuality.

Then a doctor of the law objected to him, saying, master, your discourse is an insult upon us also.