but when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his baptism, he said to them, "Ye brood of vipers, who has warned you to fly from the wrath to come?

Ye have heard that it has been said to the antients, "Thou shalt not kill: and whosoever shall kill, shall be punish'd by the tribunal."

When therefore you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has reason to be displeas'd with you:

At the same time Jesus, continuing his discourses, said, "I thank thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, for having revealed unto babes what thou hast hid from the wise and prudent.

even so it is, father, for such has been thy will.

my father has instructed me in every thing: and no one knoweth the son, except the father: nor does any one know the father, except the son, and he to whom the son is pleased to reveal him."

for to him that uses what he has, shall be given, and he shall have abundantly: but from him that uses it not, shall be taken away, even what he hath.

but having no root in him he has only an occasional faith: for as soon as any oppression or persecution arises upon account of the gospel, he presently relapses.

'tis some enemy, said he, has done this. the servants replied, shall we go then and pull them up?

so that this saying of the prophet was fulfilled, "I will talk in parables, I will utter what has been kept secret from the foundation of the world."

and meeting with one of great value, presently sells all that he has to make the purchase.

but your doctrine is this, if any man declares to his father or mother, that whatever he has to give for their relief is dedicated to the temple; he is not oblig'd to regard his father or his mother.

If a man has an hundred sheep, and one of them should go astray, do you think he would not leave the ninety and nine in the mountains, and go in search for that which was gone astray?

Now in case such a brother do you an injury, go and expostulate with him in private: if he repents, thou hast saved thy brother.

he replied, ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, I cannot grant to any but those whom my father has destin'd thereto.

and the second has an affinity with it, "thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self."

his lord said to him, well done, thou art an honest faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust; go in and partake of thy master's diversions.

his lord said to him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust: go in and partake of your master's joy.

here, take the talent from him, and give it to him that has the ten.

for he that makes use of what he has, shall have more; but if he makes no improvement thereof, it shall be taken from him.

Jesus perceiving this, said to them, why do you trouble the woman? for what she has done is out of regard to me.

I declare unto you, in whatever quarter of the world, this part of the gospel-history shall be related, what this woman has now done shall be there mentioned to her praise.

to this he answered, he that has his hand in the dish with mine, he it is that will betray me.

then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, he has spoke blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? you yourselves have now heard his blasphemy.

the governor said, why, what mischief has he done? but they cried out the more, let him be crucified.

and about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ELI, ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI? that is to say, "my God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me?"

and Jesus came, and said to them, all power has been given me in heaven and in earth.

however, to let you see that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the sick of the palsy,

therefore the son of man has a power of dispensing with the law of the sabbath.

for he that makes use of what he has shall have more, but he that does not, shall be stript of what he has.

then said Jesus to her, for this expression, go thy way, the demon has left your daughter.

it has frequently thrown him into the fire, and into the water, to the hazard of his life; if therefore you can do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

let no man therefore separate what God has designed to be one.

I declare unto you, he that shall pretend to be admitted into the kingdom of God, and has not the temper of a little child, shall not enter therein.

Jesus answered him, I declare unto you, there is not a man who has forsaken his house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, out of love to me and to the gospel,

and Jesus said to him, go your way, your faith has cur'd you, and immediately he had sight, and followed Jesus in the road.

if any one should ask you, why you do so? tell him, the Lord has occasion for it, and immediately he will send it hither.

it is the Lord, that has done this, and it is marvellous in our eyes."

saying, master, Moses has left it us in writing, that if a man dies, and leaves his wife without any children, his brother should marry his widow, in order to perpetuate his name.

and the second, which has an affinity to it, is this: "you shall love your neighbour as yourself." there is no other commandment greater than these.

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."

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.

for all the rest contributed out of their superfluous substance; but she has contributed what she wanted for her bare subsistence.

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

she has done what she could: she has perfum'd my body previously to my burial.

Pilate replied, why, what harm has he done? but they cried out more furiously, crucify him.

and at the ninth hour Jesus cry'd out with a loud voice, saying, ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTANI, that is, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?

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.

blessed is she that has believed; for what she has heard from the Lord, shall be accomplished."

he hath displayed the strength of his arm, and has confounded the proud by the devices of their hearts.

he has cast down princes from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree,

the needy he has furnished with plentiful enjoyments, and the rich he has reduced to poverty.

he has taken Israel his servant into his protection, in pursuance of the mercy,

through the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun has visited us from on high,

whom thou hast provided for all mankind, a light to lighten the Gentiles,

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?

he answer'd them, let him that hath two coats give one to him that hath none; and let him that has plenty of provisions act in like manner.

so no-body that has been drinking old wine, will immediately call for new: for 'tis his maxim, "the old is best."

all that were present were seized with dread, and glorified God, saying, a great prophet is risen up among us, and God has visited his people.

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.

you did not salute me, but this woman, since she came in, has been continually kissing my feet.

you did not bestow any oil upon my head; but she has poured her rich perfume upon my feet.

improve therefore what you hear: for he that improves what he has, shall have more; but he that does not, shall lose even that, which he thinks he possesses.

but Jesus said, somebody has touched me: for I know what influence my power has had.

but he said to her, daughter, don't be under any concern: your faith has sav'd you, go in peace.

and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you."

At that very time Jesus fell into a divine transport, and said, "I magnify thee, O father, the Lord of heaven and earth, for having conceal'd these things from the artful and the crafty, whilst thou hast reveal'd them to the unskilful. justly, O father, hast thou thus dispens'd thy favour."

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.

but the best and the most necessary concern is, what Mary has pitch'd upon, of which she shall never be deprived.

and forgive us our sins: since we forgive every one that has offended us. and leave us not under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

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.

for every one that asketh, receives: he that seeketh, finds: and he that knocks has admittance.

However, when a man has once lighted his lamp, he does not hide it in a by-place, or under a bushel; but sets it on a stand, that all who come in may have light.

" so that the blood of all the prophets, which has been shed since the creation of the world, may be required of this generation,

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.

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

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.

and must not this daughter of Abraham, whom satan has held bound these eighteen years, be disengag'd from this bond, on a sabbath-day?

when once the master of the family is enter'd in, and has fastned the door, you will stand without beating at the door, and cry, Lord, Lord, let us in: but he will answer, you are strangers to me.

in like manner every one of you must count upon renouncing all that he has, otherwise he cannot be my disciple.

salt is good, but if the salt has lost its savour, with what shall it be recovered?

who of you that has an hundred sheep, will not, upon losing one, leave the ninety nine in the desart, to go after that which is lost, till he finds it?

or if a woman, that has ten pieces of money, should lose one of them, will she not light a lamp, sweep the house, and carefully search, till she find it?

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

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.

if therefore your fidelity has not appear'd in the use of these transitory enjoyments, how can you be trusted with what is more lasting?

the law and the prophets were the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.

but Abraham said, son, remember you had your enjoyments, when you were alive, and Lazarus his misfortunes: but now he has his consolation, and you your torments.

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

Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation,

have sight, said Jesus, your faith has obtain'd you a cure.

the first came and said, Lord, your one pound has gained ten more.

he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities.

then the second came, and said, Lord, your pound has produc'd five more.

but they objected, Lord, he has already ten pounds:

I tell you, said he, that to every one who improves, more shall be given: and he that makes no improvement, shall be stript of what he has.

if any one should ask you, why you untie it, let this be your answer, because the Lord has occasion for it.

they answer'd, because the Lord has occasion for it.

master, said they, Moses left it in writing, if any man has a brother, who dies in marriage without leaving children, he is obliged to take the widow, to perpetuate his brother's line.

and he said, I declare unto you, that this poor widow has thrown in more than they all.