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

and draw something from his own mouth, that might be brought as evidence against him.

In the mean time thousands of people being gather'd about him, so as to trample upon one another, he first address'd himself thus to his disciples, beware of the corrupt doctrine of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

but I will inform you whom you should fear: fear him, who after he has kill'd, has power to precipitate into hell; yes, I advise you, fear him.

moreover I declare unto you, whoever shall acknowledge me before men, him shall the son of man also own before the angels of God.

and whoever shall cast a reflection upon the son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but as for him, that shall blaspheme the holy spirit, it shall not be forgiven.

Then one of the company said to him, order my brother to give me my share of our inheritance.

but Jesus answer'd him, who made me a judge, or an arbitrator between you?

but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided?

imitate those servants who stand waiting for their master's return from the wedding, to let him in as soon as he comes to the door.

if the master of a house knew at what hour the thief would come, no doubt he would be on his guard, and not suffer him to break into his house.

be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him.

then Peter said to him, Lord, do you apply this similitude to us, or to all in general?

I assure you, he will intrust him with the management of his whole estate.

his master will return on a day he does not expect him, and a an hour he is ignorant of; he will separate him from the rest, and give him a treatment answerable to his infidelity.

whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes. for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand.

Jesus seeing her, called her to him, and said, woman you are freed from your disorder.

to which Jesus replied, thou hypocrite, who is there among you that scruples to untie his ox or his ass, and lead him from the stall to water on the sabbath-day?

and somebody ask'd him, Lord, will there be but few people saved? to which he answered,

At the same time, some of the Pharisees came to him, and said, get away, retire from hence, for Herod designs to take away your life.

now there happen'd to be a man just by him, who had a dropsy.

but he laid his hand upon the man, cured him, and dismissed him.

Then continuing his discourse, which of you, said he, if his child or his ox fell into a pit, would not immediately draw him out, though it were on the sabbath-day?

and he that invited you both, should come and bid you give place to him; and you should have the disgrace of taking the lowest seat.

Then he said to the Pharisee, that had invited him, when you give a dinner, or a supper, don't call your friends, or your brethren, or kinsmen, or wealthy neighbours; lest they invite you again, and make you a requital.

One of the company hearing that, said to him, happy is he that shall be entertain'd in the kingdom of God.

but they were all of a mind in making some excuse: the first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, which I must needs go and see: therefore pray excuse me.

After this a great multitude being gather'd about him, he address'd himself to them,

it would be fit neither for the land, nor for the dunghil, but only to be thrown away. he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him;

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.

for he would have been contented to have liv'd upon the carruways, with which they usually fed the swine: but nobody would supply him.

I will depart, and go to my father, and say to him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and against thee;

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.

then the son said to him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and against you, I am no longer worthy to be called your son.

but the father said to his servants, bring hither the finest robe, and put it on him: put a ring on his finger, and shoes on his feet.

who reply'd, your brother is return'd, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him in good health.

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,

whereas this son of yours, who has eat up his fortune among a pack of loose creatures, is no sooner come but you must kill the fatted calf for him.

son, said he to him, you shall continue to be with me, and all that I have shall be thine.

upon making him appear, he said to him, what information is this, I hear against thee? give an account of your administration, for you must not be my steward any longer.

The Pharisees too, who were noted for avarice, heard all this discourse, and treated him with derision.

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

upon which he said, father, I beg it of you, that you would send him to my father's family, where I have five brothers,

Then said Jesus to his disciples, it is impossible but that discouragements should come: but wo to him, who is the occasion of them.

it were better for him that a milstone were hang'd about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should occasion any innocent person to relapse.

take care of your conduct. if your brother offend you, rebuke him, and if he repent, forgive him.

tho' he should offend you seven times in a day, and seven times in the day return to you, saying, I repent, you must forgive him.

Who of you having a servant, that plows, or feeds your cattle, will immediately upon his coming from field, say to him, come and sit at table?

and as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten lepers, who stood at a distance, and cry'd out aloud,

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

and Jesus said to him, were not all the ten healed? where then are the other nine?

and he said to him, rise, go your way, your faith has sav'd you.

Upon the Pharisees asking him, when the kingdom of God should come, he answer'd them, the kingdom of God is not usher'd in with pomp and exclamations,

At length he said to his disciples, the time will come, when ye will wish to see the son of man appear, and shall not see him.

then let not him that is on the house-top venture down to secure his furniture: and he that is in the field, let him not return back.

then they ask'd him, where, Lord, will this happen? he reply'd, wherever the carcase is, there will the eagles hover together.

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

and will not God avenge his own elect, who cry to him night and day? will he delay their cause?

And as they were presenting children to him, for the imposition of hands, his disciples observing it, rebuk'd those that brought them.

but Jesus called the children to him, and said to his disciples, let the children come to me, without any hindrance, for they who belong to the kingdom of God, must be like them.

Then a person of distinction ask'd him this question, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?

upon hearing that, Jesus said to him, one thing you have yet to do: sell all you have, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: then come, and follow me.

Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God!

for he shall be delivered to the Gentiles by the Jews, who will treat him with mockery,

insult him, spit in his face, scourge him, and put him to death; and the third day he shall rise again.

they told him, Jesus the Nazarene is passing by.

those who led the way bid him hold his tongue. but he bawl'd out the louder, son of David have pity on me.

then Jesus stopp'd, and order'd them to bring the man to him, who being come nigh, he ask'd him,

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

as soon as Jesus came at the place, he look'd up, and seeing him, Zaccheus, said he, make haste down; for I intend to dine at your house to-day.

but Zaccheus address'd himself to Jesus, and said, Lord, half my estate I give to the poor; and if I have wrong'd any man, I will give him four times the value.

then said Jesus, speaking of him, this day is salvation come to this family, since he is now become a true son of Abraham.

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."

upon his return, being confirm'd king, he order'd the servants, he had trusted with the money, to appear, and inform him, what improvement each of them had made.

then he said to his attendants, take the one pound from him, and give it him, that gain'd ten.

upon this some of the Pharisees, who were in the crowd, said to him, master, rebuke your disciples.

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,

and thus accosted him, tell us by what authority do you act thus? and whence do you derive that authority?

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

at vintage, he sent a servant to the husbandmen, to demand the profits of the vineyard. but they beat him and sent him away empty.

again he sent another servant, him they likewise beat, insulted, and sent away empty.

but when the husbandmen saw him, they said to one another, this is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be our own.

so they kill'd him, and threw him out of the vineyard. what punishment now will the master inflict upon them?

whoever falls upon that stone shall be bruised, but on whom it falls, it will crush him to pieces.

The chief priests, and the Scribes perceiving that he had applied this parable to them, were eager to seize upon him at that very time; but they were afraid of the people.

they watch'd then, and suborn'd spies, who under pretence of their tender consciences, might ensnare him in his discourse, and so betray him to the civil power and jurisdiction of the governor.

they address'd him therefore in this manner; master, we know that what you say and teach is all right. you are not influenc'd by the quality of men, but explain the divine law with sincerity:

Afterwards some of the Pharisees, who deny there is any resurrection, accosted him with this question,

for he is not the God of the dead, but of the living. they are all then alive with respect to him.

which some of the Scribes approving, said to him, master, what you maintain is very just:

and after that they did not venture to ask him another question.

thereupon they said to him, master, when shall this happen? and by what sign shall we know that the event is coming?

and every morning the people went to the temple to hear him.

accordingly he went and conferr'd with the chief priests and officers of the temple, about the method of seizing him.

they were pleas'd with his proposal, and agreed to give him a certain sum.

Judas accepted the bargain, and sought an opportunity to secure him, without alarming the people.

they ask'd him, where would you have us prepare it?

he answered, when you are in the city, you will meet a man with a pitcher of water; follow him to the house, where he goes in: