At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.

at which they were all so amazed, that they ask'd one another, what's the meaning of all this? what new doctrine is here? for he commands with authority even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.

and he healed many that were variously affected with diseases, and cast out many demons, not allowing them to say that they knew 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.

said he, how you take the least notice of this to any man: but go, show your self to the priest, and offer for your cure what Moses commanded, that this may serve as a testimony against them.

but as soon as he was gone, he began freely to talk of it, and blazed it about every where, so that Jesus could not go publickly into the city any more, but stay'd in the out parts, which were not much frequented, where people came to him from every quarter.

Some time after he returned to Capernaum; upon the rumour that he was there,

so great a company assembled, that there was no room for them in the house, nor even about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

and immediately Jesus perceiving by his spirit, that they made these secret reflections, said, why do you entertain such suggestions?

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,

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.

when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eating with such a crew, they ask'd his disciples, what's the meaning that he is so familiar with people of such a wretched character?

Jesus hearing this, said to them, they that are in health, have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

indeed no man ever sews a piece of new cloth on an old garment: because the new piece that is patch'd on, draws the old, and rends it still worse.

so no man pours new wine into old skins, for that would burst them, and then both would be lost: but new wine must be put into new skins.

the Pharisees watched Jesus, to see if he would heal him on the sabbath-day, that so they might accuse him.

for having healed abundance of people, all that were afflicted with any grievous distemper pressed upon him to touch him.

and John the brother of James, (whom he had named Boanerges, that is to say, sons of thunder.)

if a kingdom be divided against it self, that kingdom cannot last.

but he that shall blaspheme against the holy Ghost, shall never be pardoned, but shall be obnoxious to eternal punishment.

for he that does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.

He began again to teach by the sea-side: but there was so great a crowd gathered about him, that he was oblig'd to go into a ship, where he sat down, and stay'd on board while the people stood on the shore.

some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choaked it, so that it yielded no fruit.

but part of it fell on good ground, which sprang up, and grew so fruitful, that some grains produced thirty, others sixty, and some an hundred.

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

the sower is he that soweth the word.

they who receiv'd seed by the wayside, are those in whom the word is sown, who no sooner have heard it, but satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.

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

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

for the earth spontaneously produces, first the blade, then the ear, after that the grain of corn in the ear.

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

but after it is sown, it grows up, and becometh larger than other plants of the pulse kind, and shooteth out its branches so high, that the fowls of the air may lodge under its shadow.

at length a violent storm ensued, and the waves beat into the ship, that it began to fill,

and they were exceedingly afraid, and said to one another, who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

for having been often bound with fetters and chains, he had wrench'd his chains, and broke his fetters, so that no body could tame him.

and he was very importunate with Jesus not to drive them away from that country.

and all the demons intreated him, saying, "send us to the swine, that we may enter into them."

then they that fed the swine fled, and told the news to town and country. and they went out to see what had been done.

when they were come to Jesus, and saw him that had been possessed with the legion of demons, sitting in his clothes, and in his right mind, they were afraid.

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

and earnestly intreated him, saying, "my little daughter is at the last extremity, pray come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed, and live."

so Jesus went with him, attended by a great crowd, that press'd about him.

and immediately the source of her disorder was dried up: and she sensibly perceived she was healed of that indisposition.

Jesus, upon hearing that, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "be not afraid, only believe."

upon which they fell a laughing: however, having turned them all out, and taking with him the father and the mother of the damsel, and those that had accompany'd him, he entred in where the damsel was lying.

then taking her hand, he said to her, Talitha cumi, that is to say, damsel, arise, 'tis I command you.

Jesus leaving that place, went into his own country, attended by his disciples.

when the sabbath was come, he preach'd in the synagogue, to the great astonishment of many, who upon hearing his discourse, said, how came he by all this? what strange endowment of knowledge is this, that he should work such miracles?

so that excepting the cure of a few sick by the imposition of hands, he would not work any miracle there,

they were so marvellously incredulous. so that He went all about to teach in the neighbouring villages.

wherever they shall refuse to entertain you, or to hear you, at your departure shake off the dust of your feet, as a testimonial against them. I assure you, the people of Sodom and Gomorrha shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city.

they dispossess'd a great number of demons. many, that were sick, they anointed with oil, and restor'd their health.

In the mean time king Herod heard of Jesus, whose name was now celebrated, and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, no wonder then that he works miracles.

for Herodias made her appearance there, and danc'd with such an engaging air in the eye of Herod, as well as of all the company, that the king thus addrest himself to the young lady, "ask of me whatever you please, and it shall be granted."

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.

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.

dismiss the company, that they may go to the neighbouring farms and villages to buy provisions, for they have nothing to eat.

so that they all eat a sufficient share,

the company that were entertain'd being about five thousand men.

when observing that some of his disciples were eating with profane hands, that is, without having wash'd them, they found fault.

but your doctrine is this, if any one shall tell his father or his mother, that what he could bestow for their relief, is corban, that is, to be given to the temple;

there is nothing from without, that entring into a man can defile him: but that which originally proceeds from the man, is what defiles him.

he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

When he withdrew from the people into the house, his disciples ask'd him the meaning of that maxim.

and he said, are you likewise so void of understanding? don't you perceive that what passes from without into a man cannot defile him?

because that does not enter into his heart, but into the belly, whence it is discharg'd, the purest part of the food being left for nutrition.

but, said he, that which proceeds from a man, is what defiles him:

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.

accordingly she went home, where she found that the demon was indeed gone out of her daughter, and she was lying on the bed.

and they presented to him a deaf man, that had an impediment in his speech, desiring he would lay his hands upon him.

then looking up to heaven, with a sigh, he said, Ephphata, that is, be open:

At that time, as the company were very numerous, and had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples, and said,

so they all eat and were satisfied, the broken meat that was left amounting to seven baskets.

now they that had eaten were four thousand: and then he dismissed them.

so he sent him home, with a charge not to go into the town, nor mention it to any body belonging to that place.

upon which he gave them a severe charge, not to say that of him to any man.

At length he began to inform them, that the son of man should suffer many indignities, be rejected by the chief priests, Scribes, and senators, be even put to death, and after three days should rise again.

and this he said in such an undisguised manner, that Peter took him aside, and pretended to reprimand him.

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.

for he that would save his life, shall lose it; and he that would lose his life out of love to me and the gospel, he shall save it.

I declare unto you, said he, that some of you here present shall not die, till they see the kingdom of the Messiah usher'd in with power.

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

At length they started this question, why do the Scribes say, that Elias must first come?

it is true, said he, that Elias must come beforehand to establish every thing, and that it was predicted of him, as well as of the son of man, that he should suffer very much, and be treated with contempt.

but I tell you, that Elias is already come, as it was foretold; and they have treated him at their discretion.

Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe.

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.

Having left that place, they went a private way through Galilee: for he was willing to be conceal'd.

then sitting down, he address'd himself to the twelve, saying, he that would be the first, must be the last of all, and the servant of all.

whoever receives such a child as this upon my account, receives me; and he that receiveth me, does not so properly receive me, as the commands of him that sent me.

and whoever he be that shall give you a cup of water, as being the disciples of Christ, I assure you, he shall not lose his reward.

but if any one shall cause the meanest of those, who believe in me, to transgress, it had been better for him that a milstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.

such a one shall be consumed by fire, but the offering that is salted shall be preserv'd from corruption.

but Jesus answered them, it was out of regard to your untractable temper, that Moses gave you this permission.

Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them.

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 said to him, why do you call me good? there is but one, who is good, that is God.

but they that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.

they replied, when you are in your glory, grant that we may sit, the one on your right hand, and the other on your left.

but Jesus said to them, you know not what you ask. can you drink the cup, that I must drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I must be baptized?