Another parable he propos'd to them in these words. the state of the gospel in this world may be compar'd to a man who sowed good grain in his field:

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.

The Pharisees likewise came to him, and maliciously propos'd this question, may a man lawfully put away his wife at discretion?

About that time the Sadducees, who say there is no future life, came and propos'd this question,

then the Pharisees came and propos'd to him this insnaring question, is it lawful for a man to repudiate his wife?

Jesus replied to them, if you will answer one question, that I shall propose to you, then I will tell you by what authority I act thus.

One of the Scribes, that had heard their dispute, observing the propriety of his answers, propos'd this question to him, which is the principal commandment of all?

to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful.

but he propos'd to them this parable.

Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged.

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

Then he propos'd this parable to the people, a man planted a vineyard, let it out to husbandmen, and then went a travelling for some time.

and his disciples propos'd to him this question, master, was it for his own sins, or for the sins of his parents, that he was born blind?

now we are convinc'd that you know all our difficulties, and have no occasion that any man should propose them to you: by this we believe that you were sent from God.

upon this, Pilate propos'd to release him: but the Jews cried out, if you let this man go, you are not Cesar's friend: he that sets up for king, opposes Cesar.

upon which Barnabas propos'd to take John surnam'd Mark, with them.

the soldiers propos'd to dispatch the prisoners, for fear any of them should swim for their lives; but the centurion,