of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: at the same time a voice was heard from heaven, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

When ye fast, don't put on a dismal air, as the hypocrites do, who look dejected, that men may take notice of their fasting: I assure you, they have their reward.

and yet I tell you, even Solomon with all his magnificence, was not arrayed like one of these.

Now Jesus perceiving the crowd about him, gave orders to pass over to the other side of the lake.

and when the devil was cast out, the dumb man came to his speech; at which the people were amazed, saying, nothing like this was ever seen in Israel.

but when he saw how the multitude were fatigued and dispers'd like so many sheep without their Pastors, he was moved with compassion, and said to his disciples,

By your mission you will be expos'd like sheep in the midst of wolves: be then as circumspect as serpents, and as inoffensive as doves:

but to what shall I compare this generation? they are like children sitting in the markets, and calling out to their fellows,

take my yoke upon you, and learn to be meek like me, and of an humble temper: and ye shall enjoy tranquillity of mind.

therefore speak I to them in parables: because they over-look what they see: and are inattentive to what they hear, neither will they comprehend.

He propos'd another parable to them, which was this; the gospel-state is like a grain of mustard-seed which a man took to sow in his field.

Another of his parables was this; the gospel-state is like unto leaven, which a woman took and mixt with three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

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

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field: a man finds this treasure and buries it again, then goes in great joy, sells all that he hath, and purchases that field.

Again, the heavenly kingdom is like a merchant-man, who is in quest of curious pearls:

Again, the gospel-kingdom is like a net that is cast into the sea, and draws all sorts of fish:

they reply'd, yes, Lord. then said he to them, thus every teacher who is instructed in the doctrine of the gospel, is like the master of a family, who taketh out of his treasure things new and old.

and whoever shall receive one that is like such a child, in my name, receiveth me.

in like manner your heavenly father would not that any person of such humility should be lost.

should not you then have had the like compassion for thy fellow servant as I had for thee?

For the kingdom of the Messiah is like a family, the master whereof went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard.

about the sixth and ninth hour he went out again, and gave the like directions.

wo unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; for ye are like whited sepulchres, which to outward appearance are fine. but within are full of dead mens bones, and all sort of filth.

for the desolation will be so dreadful, the like was never seen since the beginning of the world, no, nor ever shall be again.

in like manner, when ye shall see all these things happen, know that he is come to your very doors.

I have sinned in betraying the blood of the innocent: and they said, what is it to us? you must look to that.

the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.

And several women were there who look'd on at a distance, and had followed Jesus from Galilee, to assist him with their service.

his aspect was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.

and as soon as he was got out of the water, he saw the heavens open, and the spirit lighting upon him, like a dove.

instantly he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the presence of them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, we never saw any thing like this.

in like manner, they who receive seed on stony-ground, are such as upon hearing the word, do immediately receive it with joy.

Again, he said, the state of the gospel is like that of the grain, which a man sows in his land:

it is like a grain of mustard-seed, which when sown in the earth, is less than any other grain that is sown there.

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

so that when Jesus landed, he found there a numerous assembly: which rais'd his compassion, because they were like so many sheep straggling without a pastor. whereupon he gave them various instructions.

Jesus then having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, look'd up to heaven and gave thanks; then breaking the loaves, he gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people: for whom he likewise divided the two fishes.

Being got to the other side of the lake, they came to the country of Gennasereth, where they landed.

for laying aside what is of divine appointment, you stick to their human traditions, about the washing of pots, and cups, and many other the like practices.

then he put his hands upon his eyes, and made him look again. and his sight was so well recovered, he could see distinctly.

his raiment was of an exceeding bright whiteness, like that of snow, and such as no fuller upon earth could imitate.

and the spirit came out of him, having made him roar, and thrown him into such agonies, that he became like one that was dead, and many were of opinion he actually was so.

for when they shall rise from the dead, they neither will marry, nor be given in marriage, but be immortal like the angels in heaven.

these are the beginning of sorrows. then look to your selves: for they will deliver you up to the tribunals, and scourge you in the synagogues: you will be brought before governours, and princes upon my account, to be my witnesses against them.

in like manner the chief priests and the Scribes in derision said to one another: he pretended to save others, himself he cannot save.

but he said to them, don't be frightned: you look for Jesus the Nazarene: he is risen, he is not here: see the place where he lay.

which like a dart will pierce even thro' your own soul, that thereby the sincerity of many may be revealed."

so that they went a whole day's journey, imagining he was somewhere among the company, and then they look'd for him among their relations and acquaintance; but not finding him,

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.

and the holy spirit descended upon him in a corporeal form like a dove. and a voice came from heaven, which said, thou art my beloved son, in thee I am well pleased.

One day, as the people press'd after him to hear his divine preaching, he came near the lake of Gennesereth,

but as for you, love your enemies, do good, and lend without expecting any advantage from it: so shall your reward be great, in acting like the children of the most high: for he is kind to the most ungrateful wretches.

I will show you, who that man is like, who comes to me, and practises what I prescribe.

he is like a man who in building a house, digg'd deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: an inundation came, the current beat impetuously upon that house, but could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

but he that does not practise what he hears, is like a man who built his house upon the loose earth without any foundation: the current beat impetuously against it: in the instant down it fell, and great were its ruins.

accordingly they came to Jesus, and said, John the Baptist sent us to enquire, if you are he that was to come, or must we look for another?

or did you go to see a man richly apparelled? for magnificent dress and splendid living, you must look into the courts of princes.

To what therefore shall I compare the men of this generation? who are they like?

they are like children playing together in the street, who cry, we have play'd to you on the flute, but you have not danced: we have sung mournful dittys, but you have not lamented.

The same day Jesus went on board a vessel with his disciples, and said to them, let us pass over to the other side of the lake: and so they put off to sea.

while they were rowing, Jesus fell asleep: when there blew such a storm of wind upon the lake, as fill'd the boat with water, and endanger'd their lives.

accordingly the demons quitted the man, and enter'd into the swine: immediately the herd ran headlong down a precipice into the lake, and were drowned.

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.

upon which he said to them, I beheld satan falling, like lightning, from heaven.

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.

consider the lillys how they grow: they neither toil nor spin: and yet, I tell you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

it is like a grain of mustard-seed, which a man took, and sowed in his garden: it grew, and became so large, that the birds of the air built their nests in its boughs.

it is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leaven'd.

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

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.

and this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.

I advise you in like manner to lay out your fallacious treasure in acts of charity, that when you die, they may secure to you everlasting habitations.

if your faith improv'd like a grain of mustard-seed, you might say to this sycamine-tree, be thou rooted up, and planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

Then he propos'd this parable, concerning those who had a great opinion of their own justice, and look'd with contempt upon others.

the Pharisee in a standing posture pray'd thus by himself, O God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men, a robber, a cheat, an adulterer, or like that Publican.

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.

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.

in like manner, when you shall see these events, be assur'd that the kingdom of God is nigh.

for like a snare, it shall surprize all the inhabitants of the earth.

Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.

and being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was like grumes of blood falling to the ground.

whereupon the Lord turned about, and look'd upon Peter. then Peter remembred what the Lord had said to him, "before the cock-crowing you shall deny me thrice."

upon which they were frightned, and bowed themselves to the very ground: but the men said to them, why do you look among the dead for one that is alive?

and he said to them, what is the subject of your debate in the way, and why do you look so sad?

and John testified, saying, I saw the spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

is it not a common saying, "t'other four months, and then comes harvest?" lift up your eyes now, I say, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

the officers answered, never did man speak like this man.

they answered him, Abraham is our father. if you were Abraham's children, said Jesus, you would act like Abraham.

your actions are like your father. at this they reply'd, we are no bastards; we have but one father, even God.

you, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar.

yet ye have not known him, but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I should be a lyar like you: but I know him, and observe his commands.

this is he, said some; he is like him, said others: but he said, I am the man.

but Jesus who knew every thing that should happen to him, advanc'd, and said to them, who do you look for?

then he asked them again, who do you look for? and they said, Jesus of Nazareth.

Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he. "if therefore it is me you look for, let these go their way."

and again the scripture saith elsewhere, "they shall look on him whom they pierced."

but Mary stood at the entrance of the cave weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down to look into the sepulchre,

Jesus said to her, woman, why do you weep? who do you look for? she supposing him to be the gardener, said to him, sir, if it be you that have convey'd him away; tell me where you have laid him, and I will take care to have him remov'd.

when all of a sudden there came a sound from heaven, like that of an impetuous wind, which filled all the house where they were.