and he sent them to Bethlehem, go, said he, make an exact enquiry about the young child, and when ye have found him, let me know it, that I too may come and pay my adorations to him.

Let your actions then show your repentance:

the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then which does not produce good fruit, will be hewn down, and cast into the fire.

I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:

and Jesus answer'd, Let it be so for the present, for it becometh us to do whatever is right. then John consented.

Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil:

the people which sat in darkness, saw a great light: and to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light is sprung up."

ye are the light of the world. a city that is situated on an hill, cannot be hid;

and when men light a lamp, they do not put it under a bushel: but on the stand, to give light to all the family.

even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father who is in heaven.

It hath been said, whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a bill of divorce.

but let your communication be, yes, yes; no, no: for whatever goes beyond this, is evil.

and if any man will go to law with you, to have your coat, let him have your cloke too.

but when you give alms, "let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth:"

and let us not be left under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

the eye is the light of the body: now if your eye be clear, your whole body will be enlightned.

but if your eye be bad, your whole body will be dark: if therefore that, which should be light to you, be dark; how great is that darkness?

with what assurance can you say, brother, let me take that mote out of your eye; when there is such an apparent beam in your own eye?

Let your actions be such, with regard to others, as you should think reasonable with regard to yourselves, for this is the substance of the law and the prophets.

but Jesus said to him, follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.

and they had their sight: but Jesus gave them a strict charge, saying, take care not to let any man know it:

he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

and in sowing, part of the grain fell in the high-way, and the fowls light and peck'd them up:

he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

up the wheat with them. let both grow together till the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will thus direct the reapers, first of all gather the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: then lodge the wheat in my barn.

then shall the just shine out like the sun, in the kingdom of their father. he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

but Jesus said to them, that's needless, let them eat what you have.

praying him to let them only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touch'd it were made perfectly whole.

for this is a commandment of God, "honour thy father and mother; and, he that curses father or mother, let him be punish'd with death."

let them alone: they are blind leaders of the blind. now if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

there a great crowd of people came to him, bringing with them the lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and laid them down at Jesus feet, and he healed them:

from that time began Jesus to let his disciples know that he should go to Jerusalem, there suffer many indignities from the senators, chief priests, and scribes, be put to death, and be raised again the third day.

Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me.

and was transfigured before them; his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

then Peter address'd himself to Jesus, Lord, said he, it is good for us to stay here: if you please, let us make three tabernacles here; one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias.

so that they are not now two, but one. what therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

as there are some eunuchs, who were such from their very birth: and others who were made such by men: so there are some who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of religion. he that can bear the state of celibacy, let him bear it.

but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.

and he laid his hands upon them, and departed thence.

but it must not be so among you: on the contrary, whoever would rise among you, let him be your minister.

and whoever would be chief among you, let him be your servant.

and Jesus answered them, let me ask you one question, if ye answer me that, I shall likewise satisfy you by what authority I do these things.

Hear another parable: a certain landlord planted a vineyard, hedged it round, set up a wine-press in it, and built a tower, then lett it out to tenants, and went into a foreign country.

but when the tenants saw the son, they said among themselves, this is the heir, come, let us kill him, and then seize on his inheritance.

they answered, he will give those wretches no quarter, and will let out his vineyard to such as shall duly account for the profits thereof.

when the king was informed of this, he was greatly incensed, and having order'd his forces to march, he put those murderers to death, and laid their city in ashes.

for they load men with intolerable impositions, and will not take the least pains to ease them of the burthen: they do nothing but out of ostentation,

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, mention'd by Daniel the prophet, stand about the holy place, (let him that readeth,

consider it well) let those who are then in Judea, flee into the mountains,

he that is on the battlements, let him not venture to go in to take any thing out of his house.

if any man be in the field, let him not return back to take his coat.

Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be darkned, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.

Lord, Lord, pray let us in. but he answered, I assure you, I know you not.

Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done."

rise, let us be gone, there he is, the traytor is just upon us.

And they that had apprehended Jesus, led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the Scribes and the senators were assembled.

and when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor of Judea.

and having consulted together, they laid out the money in buying the potter's field, to serve for a burying place for strangers.

Pilate replied, what shall I do then with Jesus, who is called Christ? they all cried out, let him be crucified.

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

and after they had thus insulted him, they took the robe off, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

he saved others, said they, but cannot save himself: if he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

he relied upon God; if he be such a favourite, let God then deliver him: for he us'd to say he was the son of God.

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?"

while the rest cry'd, now let us see whether Elias will come to save him.

but Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and then expir'd.

and laid it in a monument which he had lately caused to be hewn out in the rock: and having rolled a large stone to the door of the sepulchre, he went away.

he is not here: he is risen according to his word: come, see the place where the Lord was laid.

and when the unclean spirit had thrown him into convulsions, with a loud cry, he came out of him.

and he said unto them, let us go into the neighbouring villages, that I may preach there likewise, for that was the design of my coming.

who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay.

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,

some of the seed happened to fall by the wayside, which the birds light upon, and devoured.

he that hath ears to hear, said he, let him hear.

if any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

And consider, said he, how you hear; for in proportion as you weigh what is communicated to you, new light shall be given:

The same day in the evening, he said to them, let us cross over to the other side of the lake.

whilst Jesus was at the stern, asleep on a pillow: upon which they awak'd him, crying out, master, have you so little concern to let us sink? then he rose,

and crying with a loud voice, said, "what injury have I done you, Jesus, thou son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, not to torment me."

as he was embarking, the late demoniack desired, that he might be with Jesus.

of which John's disciples being inform'd, they came to fetch his corps, which they laid in a sepulchre.

then Jesus said to them, come, let us retire privately to some place of solitude, to repose your selves a while. for such a crowd of people were continually coming and going, that they had not even time to eat.

but as the day was far advanc'd, his disciples came to him, and said, this is a desart place, and it is now late.

It was now late in the evening, and the bark in full sea, when Jesus, who was ashore all alone,

Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death.

he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Jesus leaving that place, went towards the frontiers of Tyre and Sidon; and entring into a house, desired to let nobody know it; but he could not be conceal'd.

Jesus therefore said to her, let the children first be satisfy'd; for it would not be decent to take the children's bread, and throw it to puppys.

then taking the blind man by the hand, he led him out of town, when applying his spittle to the man's eyes, and laying his hands upon him, he ask'd if he saw any thing.

Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me.

then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, master, it is proper for us to be here: let us make therefore three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias.

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

When they were on the road to Jerusalem, Jesus led the way, and they followed behind full of apprehension and fear. then Jesus calling the twelve apostles to him again, acquainted them with what should befal him.

and they answered as Jesus had directed, so they let them go.

Jesus having made his entrance into Jerusalem, went into the temple, and after he had survey'd the whole, it being then late, he departed with the twelve to Bethany.

but these husbandmen said to one another, this is the heir, come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be our own.

let me see a penny. and when they brought it, he asked them, whose image and inscription is this? they said, Cesar's.

Jesus answer'd by saying, take care not to let any one impose upon you;

now when they shall lead you to deliver you up, be not sollicitous about your defence, don't premeditate upon it; but what shall be suggested to you at the very occasion, that deliver: for it is not you that will plead, but the holy spirit.