ΜΟΝΟΤΕΣΣΑΡΟΝ. THE EVANGELICALL HARMONY, Reducing the four Evangelists into one continued context; and in it the entire history of the acts and sayings, life and death of our Lord and Saviour JESUS CHRIST: duly ordered according to the distinction of times. By HENRY GARTHWAIT. ¶ Printed by THOMAS BUCK and ROGER DANIEL, Printers to the University of CAMBRIDGE. MDCXXXIIII. TO THE REVEREND AND RIGHT WORSHIPFUL, JOHN BARKHAM, Doctor of Divinity, & Dean of BOCKING. SIR, HAving had the honour and happiness for some years to live under your roof, I have often observed your constant love and respectful care to advance & further any thing tending to public good. The desired imitation of this pattern first kindled in me the sparks of an ambitious resolution to exercise myself (besides my ordinary sacred task) in some such labour, as might, if not in the event prove beneficial to all, yet at least show my willingness to employ my utmost ability to that end. I fastened therefore upon this Harmony, and by God's assistance have finished it, in this form, wherein none was ever yet extant in our own language, nor (to my knowledge) in any other. Yet because the best things, published with the best intent, seldom scape the lash of censorious readers; these my first fruits, as by right due to the Church, I present to yourself; that under the shelter of your name I may adventure. them to the view of these curious times. You have the patronage of the father: this his infant therefore, having been conceived in your house, and brought forth by your advice, now stepping first into public, craves the privilege of your protection: and that as you were a daily encourager of my proceeding, a witness of my care and faithfulness in the work, & pleased to commend it to the Professors in the University, who have the examination of what is made public: so this way also you would please to commend it to the world. And beside (which is the chief) having no other means to express my grateful remembrance of your continual favours, accept, I beseech you, this dedication of my labours to the memory of your lasting name: for if the gods (as Pliny saith) accept a plain cake of meal and salt offered in pure devotion by such as have no better incense, than I doubt not you will accept of this, as the free oblation of him who hath dedicated and devoted himself Your worships ever obliged to do you service, HENRY GARTHWAIT. To the Reader. THough the sun shine in its full brightness, yet if either the eye be defective, or the medium unfit, or the object too remote, we see but imperfectly: So though truth be most resplendent in itself, yet if either we be uncapable in apprehending, or though means unapt to convey, or the truth to be known too fare distant either in place or time, it seems not to be such to us as it is indeed in it own nature. The God of truth, willing to acquaint us with that truth which it most concerns us to know, hath provided his Spirit to enlighten our understanding; his Son and ministry, the means to convey it; and his written word, to bring those things which were done many ages before our time, and in places fare distant from us, Galat. 3.1. so near, as if we had seen them acted before our eyes. To this end our Saviour Christ did choose from among the Jews certain men, Luke 1.2. which had known his life and doctrine from the beginning, to be witnesses thereof, to the Jews and Gentiles; and selected two from among his apostles, and from his disciples other two, to commit them to writing, Deut. 17.6. and 19.15. and transmit them to posterity: That if in other cases the witness of two or three were sufficient, this of four might abundantly satisfy any that should doubt of that truth, which in times past did shine full bright among the Jews. Especially having received what they deliver, not only by their own knowledge and experience; 2. Pet. 1.21. but writing, as they spoke, the dictates of the Spirit of God. The writings therefore of one of these whom we call Evangelists, 2. Tim. 3.16. being the testimony of the holy Spirit (〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉) is of more value, and ought rather to be credited, than the testimony of many, nay, of all men: but all of them agreeing in one and the same truth, their testimony is so much the more enforcing, as implying so many several acts of one and the same Spirit, producing in diverse subjects one and the same effect, even The mystery of our Salvation by Jesus Christ. For though every one of them follow his own peculiar method and order in the context of his history, and sometimes deliver the same thing in the same or other words, or add some circumstance to that which another had written, or new matter altogether omitted by the rest, and now and then seem not so much to respect order and method, as faithfully to record things done: yet in the undoubted truth both of Christ's speeches and actions, there is admirable consent and celestial harmony. For the more clear demonstration of this, the learned (from the very primitive times through all ages to this of ours) have bestowed much labour and extraordinary industry in comparing of their testimonies together: as, Tatianus the scholar of Justin Martyr; Ammonius, Origens' master; Theophilus, Antiochenus, Epiphanius contra Alogos, S. Augustine in his four books of the consent of the Evangelists: After them, Petrus Comestor, Bonaventura, Ludolphus de Saxonia, Joannes Gerson: And of late, Andreas Osiander, Codomannus, Molineus, Jansenius, Barrhadius, Calvinus, Selmatterus, and many others: by whose labours in that kind the Church of God hath been much enlightened and adorned. Yet this, as it was performed by several men, so was it done in a divers manner. Some of them reduced all the four Evangelists into the method & text of one: the manner whereof appears by those Canons yet remaining & extant in S. Hierome. Tom. 6. in initio. Others placed the several texts collaterally in one page; leaving it to the reader to judge, what was added, or delivered otherwise by any one of them. And this order the most of later times have followed, Calvin excepted, who harmonizeth only the three first, placing S. John by himself, as hardly reducible to the other three. Others again have reduced all the four into one continued context, bringing in every one in his due place and own words, delivering his part of the history of Christ. Of this sort, among the Roman Catholics, Jansenius; among the Catholic Protestant's, that incomparable Divine Dr. Chemnitius, Helvic. chron. who departing this life in the year 1588., when he had only finished the two first books, it was continued by Lyserus: but he likewise leaving it unfinished, there was not any found that durst put his hand to the perfecting of that table of Apelles; till after fifteen years it was undertaken, and in few years made complete, by the incessant labours of the learned and famous Dr. John Gerhard in the year 1626. Which being so exactly performed, and received with such general applause by the best; I thought it the most fit and most worthy to be the rule and square (for order ratio 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉) by which I might guide myself in this Harmony which I have published: some few chapters only excepted, which they left as indifferent. If any man therefore shall require a reason of the placing of any part of this History, why this or that precedes or follows; I doubt not but if he consult what they have written of that particular, he shall receive abundant satisfaction. What hath been my part herein, with the reason of this new form in which I have placed it, shall appear in the following direction. The benefit which will accrue to the intelligent reader by this kind of harmony, will be infinitely more than I can acquaint him with. For there is no one word or sentence of any of the Evangelists omitted, nor any redundant in this; but a perpetual and continued connexion of the history in their own words: save only such, as in all translations be inserted to make complete the sense of the author. If any phrase or word did explicate the rest, though it were to the same sense, there both be put in. Whence to unforestalled judgements these things will easily appear: 1. What speeches or actions of Christ go before, what follow and succeed. 2. In what year of Christ's life or ministry every thing was spoken or done. 3. The circumstances of any actions omitted by one or two of the Evangelists, are in this reduced to their due place, and that history perfected. 4. Many places of the Evangelists, which seem to a heedless reader to contradict one another, are by this connexion more commodiously reconciled, then by any gloss whatsoever. 5. The joint consent of them four in one testimony concerning Christ, appears more illustrious. 6. And lastly, from the whole thus compacted, ariseth a most complete history of our Saviour's life and death, with the whole foundation of Evangelicall doctrine: which is not so clearly pourtraicted by one, two, or three of the Evangelists, as by them all together. Mine intention in this work (if any shall desire to know it) was first mine own information; then the help of the weak; and lastly the benefit of all that would make use of it. Which if any shall hereby receive, let God have the glory, me their prayers. H. G. A direction for the use of this Harmony. THis Harmony is divided into five books: The first contains the history of Christ's private life. Books. The second, the history of the first year of his public Ministry. The third, the history of the second year of his public Ministry. The fourth, the history of the third year of his public Ministry. The fifth, the history of the fourth year of his public Ministry, together with his Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension. It is also divided from the beginning to the end into 212 chapters, Chapters. (which divisions come nearer those of the Greeks, than our own) not beginning to number them again at the beginning of every book; that (if there be occasion) it might the more easily be compared with Chemnitius. Every page in the title, Pages. shows in what year every thing was done; and hath its margin divided into four columns: every of which doth severally contain the name, chapter, and verse of every Evangelist: that the margin might show in what chapter and verse every part of the Context is to be found: that the text of any one of them might be viewed; or, where they all speak of the same thing, they might (if it be thought requisite) the more fitly be compared. The Roman letters inserted, Letters. signify that there begin the words of that Evangelist, which continue till the next: M. signifying the words of S. Matthew; Mr. Mark; L. Luke; J. John. Words added to the text, are printed in a smaller letter. The Asterisk refers to places which be like, Asterisk. and might seem to some to be the same; though indeed they be not: or if the same words, yet used at another time, and upon other occasion. The translation which I have followed strictly, Translation. is the last of our own (allowed by authority) as being the best, and most exact. Where we had but one English word to express two or more in the Greek; there the Greek is placed in the margin. The Table at the end, Table. shows in what chapter of the Harmony any chapter, verse, or sentence of any of the Evangelists may be found; which being known, it will thence appear, at what time it was done or spoken. And know that Ch. standeth for the chapter of the Evangelist, and C. H. for the chapter of the Harmony: As for example, If you desire to know in what chapter of the Harmony, the first of Matthew, from the beginning to the end of the 17 verse, is handled, you shall find it in the third chapter of the Harmony; and from the beginning of the 18 verse, to the 25 and last verse, in the 7 chapter of the Harmony. And so in the rest. Aliorum labores vituperare, levis est labour. The Contents of the first book, containing The history of Christ's private life. CHAP. 1 THe Preface and Argument of the Gospel. pag. 1 CHAP. 2 Of the conception of John the Baptist. pag. 2 CHAP. 3 The genealogy of Christ. pag. 4 CHAP. 4 The history of the conception of Christ. pag. 5 CHAP. 5 The blessed Virgin visiteth Elisabeth. pag. 6 CHAP. 6 The nativity of the Baptist, and prophesy of Zacharie. pag. 7 CHAP. 7 The Angel makes known to Joseph the mystery of Christ's conception. pag. 8 CHAP. 8 The nativity of Christ. pag. 9 CHAP. 9 The circumcision of Christ. pag. 10 CHAP. 10 The wise men come from the east by the direction of a star, to adore the child Jesus. pag. 11 CHAP. 11 The purification of the Virgin Mary. Christ is presented in the temple. pag. 12 CHAP. 12 The flight of Joseph and Mary with Jesus into Egypt. pag. 13 CHAP. 13 The slaughter of the infants by Herod. ibid. CHAP. 14 Christ's return out of Egypt. pag. 14 CHAP. 15 Christ's education and life from the fifth year of his age, to the thirtieth. ibid. CHAP. 16 The beginning and progress of the ministry of John the Baptist. pag. 15 The Contents of the second book, containing The history of the first year of Christ's public Ministry. CHAP. 17 CHrist is baptised of John in Jordan. pag. 18 CHAP. 18 Christ's age and genealogy from Adam. pag. 19 CHAP. 19 Christ is led into the wilderness, and there tempted of the Devil. pag. 21 CHAP. 20 The first testimony of John Baptist concerning Christ now manifested, but as yet in the wilderness. pag. 22 CHAP. 21 The message sent from Jerusalem to John Baptist, containing his second testimony of Christ now manifested. ibid. CHAP. 22 The third testimony of John Baptist concerning Christ manifested, when he was returned from the wilderness to him at Jordan. pag. 23 CHAP. 23 The history of the second day, after the return of Christ from the wilderness, and of the two disciples of John Baptist following Christ. pag. 24 CHAP. 24 Simon Peter is first brought unto Christ, the day after the calling of Andrew. ibid. CHAP. 25 The calling of Philip and Nathanael, which was done the last day before Christ's return from Jordan into Galilee. ibid. CHAP. 26 The beginning of the miracles of Jesus. Water is changed into wine at a marriage in Cana. pag. 25 CHAP. 27 The first in the time of Christ's ministry; and what he then did at Jerusalem, and in the temple. pag. 26 CHAP. 28 The discourse between Christ and Nicodemus. pag. 27 CHAP. 29 Christ comes from Jerusalem into Judea, teaching and baptising there before John's imprisonment, who then baptised in Aenon. pag. 29 CHAP. 30 The dispute of John's disciples. His last testimony of Christ. ibid. CHAP. 31 The imprisonment of John Baptist. pag. 30 CHAP. 32 Christ's departure out of Judea into Galilee: his discourse with the Samaritane woman, and the conversion of many Samaritans. ibid. CHAP. 33 The second return of Christ out of Judea into Galilee: he heals the Ruler's son. pag. 33 The Contents of the third book, containing The history of the second year of Christ's public Ministry. CHAP. 34 THe beginning of Christ's public preaching in the Synagogues of Galilee: teaching in the Synagogue of Nazareth his own country, he is cast out. pag. 35 CHAP. 35 Christ leaves Nazareth, and dwells in Capernaum. The chief heads of his sermons in Galilee. pag. 37 CHAP. 36 The miraculous taking of fishes. The calling of Peter, Andrew, James and John. ibid. CHAP. 37 An unclean spirit is cast out in the Synagogue of Capernaum. pag. 38 CHAP. 38 Peter wives mother is healed of a fever. pag. 39 CHAP. 39 Divers sick persons healed by Christ on the evening of that sabbath. pag. 40 CHAP. 40 What came to pass the day after the former sabbath. ibid. CHAP. 41 Christ's peragration through all Galilee. pag. 41 CHAP. 42 A leper healed in that peragration of Galilee. ibid. CHAP. 43 Christ cureth a man of the palsy. pag. 42 CHAP. 44 The calling of S. Matthew. pag. 44 CHAP. 45 The history of the second , which was in the second year of Christ's ministry. A diseased man is cured at the pool of Bethesda. ibid. CHAP. 46 The first disputation of Christ with the jews concerning the sabbath. His sermon upon that occasion at Jerusalem in the second passcover. pag. 45 CHAP. 47 The history of the seventh and last day of the feast. The disciples pull the ears of corn thence ariseth a dispute about the sabbath. pag. 48 CHAP. 48 A man that had a withered hand, is healed on the sabbath-day. pag. 49 CHAP. 49 The Pharisees conspire with the Herodians against Christ: his departure to the s; ea. pag. 50 CHAP. 50 The election of the apostles. pag. 51 CHAP. 51 Christ's sermon in the mount after the choosing of the apostles. Sect. I. Who are blessed, or (as they are called) the Beatitudes. pag. 52 Sect. II. The duties of the apostles in their ministry. pag. 53 Sect. III. The exposition of the Law. ibid. Sect. IU. Of Alms. pag. 56 Sect. V. Of Prayer. ibid. Sect. VI Of Fasting. pag. 57 Sect. VII. Against covetousness and worldly cares. ibid. Sect. VIII. Against judging. Of brotherly reproof. pag. 59 Sect. IX. Holy things are not to be given to dogs. ibid. Sect. X. Of the straight gate, and narrow way. pag. 60 Sect. XI. Of false prophets. ibid. Sect. XII. The conclusion of Christ's sermon in the mount. Against Hypocrisy. An exhortation to true piety. pag. 61 CHAP. 52 A leper healed after the sermon on the mount. pag. 62 CHAP. 53 The Centurion in Capernaum intercedes for his servant, that he might be cured of the palsy. ibid. CHAP. 54 The widows son of Naim raised to life. pag. 64 CHAP. 55 Messengers are sent from John Baptist out of prison to Christ. ibid. CHAP. 56 The sermon of Christ to the multitude, when the disciples of John Baptist were departed. pag. 65 Sect. I. The Encomium given by Christ to John Baptist. pag. 65 Sect. II. The parable of the children playing in the marketplace. pag. 66 Sect. III. Christ upbraids and complains of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. ibid. Sect. IU. Christ's thanksgiving. pag. 67 Sect. V. The conclusion of Christ's sermon. ibid. CHAP. 57 Mary Magdalene anointeth Christ's feet at the house of Simon the Pharisee. ibid. CHAP. 58 Christ preacheth through cities and villages. pag. 69 CHAP. 59 Christ returns to his house at Capernaum. The calumny of the Scribes. The deliberation of his kindred, and a sharp dispute between him and the Scribes. ibid. CHAP. 60 Christ's mother and brethren desire to speak with him. pag. 72 CHAP. 61 Christ's parabolical sermon to the multitude by the seaside out of a ship. ibid. CHAP. 62 Christ returns from the sea. The parable of the tares, and others. pag. 77 CHAP. 63 A lawyer offers to be Christ's disciple. Another would first bury his father. pag. 78 CHAP. 64 Christ passeth over into the country of the Gergesenes. pag. 79 CHAP. 65 Christ heals the possessed of devils in the country of the Gergesenes. pag. 80 CHAP. 66 Christ returns to Capernaum. Matthews feast, and the disputations there moved. pag. 82 CHAP. 67 Christ raiseth from death the daughter of Jairus, and heals a woman of her bloody issue. pag. 84 CHAP. 68 Two blind men restored to sight. pag. 86 CHAP. 69 A dumb man possessed of a devil is healed. pag. 87 CHAP. 70 Christ's second return to Nazareth. ibid. The contents of the fourth book, containing The history of the third year of Christ's public Ministry. CHAP. 71 WHat Christ did in the third-yeare of his ministry: and first of his general visitation of Galilee. pag. 89 CHAP. 72 Christ's first sending out of the apostles to preach the coming of the Messiah, and to confirm their doctrine with miracles. pag. 90 CHAP. 73 The history of Christ's and his apostles preaching in their first going out. pag. 93 CHAP. 74 John Baptist is beheaded. ibid. CHAP. 75 Christ's fame is spread abroad. The judgement of Herod and his courtiers concerning Christ. pag. 94 CHAP. 76 Christ goes into a solitary place. The miracle of the five loaves, with which he fed five thousand. pag. 95 CHAP. 77 Christ walks upon the sea: and what then happened. pag. 98 CHAP. 78 Christ's sermon of the spiritual eating of his flesh, and drinking of his blood. pag. 99 CHAP. 79 Christ disputes with the Pharisees about the traditions of the elders. pag. 103 CHAP. 80 The daughter of the woman of Canaan healed by Christ. pag. 105 CHAP. 81 Christ returns to the sea of Galilee, cures one that was deaf & dumb. pag. 106 CHAP. 82 The miracle of feeding four thousand with seven loaves. pag. 107 CHAP. 83 Christ disputes with the Pharisees about a sign from heaven. The leaven of the Pharisees to be shunned. pag. 108 CHAP. 84 A blind man healed at Bethsaida. pag. 109 CHAP. 85 Peter's confession of Christ. pag. 110 CHAP. 86 Christ gins to preach of his passion, and exhorts his hearers to suffer the cross. pag. 111 CHAP. 87 Christ's transfiguration before three of his disciples. pag. 112 CHAP. 88 Christ descends from the mountain, and returns to his Apostles. pag. 113 CHAP. 89 Christ casteth a devil out of a lunatic man, which the disciples could not cast out. pag. 114 CHAP. 90 Christ goeth secretly through Galilee. His sermon of his passion. pag. 116 CHAP. 91 Christ pays toll for himself and Peter in Capernaum. ibid. CHAP. 92 Christ's sermon of humility, of shunning scandal, how to reprove our brother, etc. pag. 117 CHAP. 93 Christ teacheth Peter how often we ought to forgive our brethren. pag. 120 CHAP. 94 The last half year of Christ's ministry. His kinsfolk persuade him to go up to Jerusalem to the feast of tabernacles. pag. 121 CHAP. 95 Christ goes to Jerusalem to the feast of tabernacles. ibid. CHAP. 96 Three several men would follow Christ; every of which were deficient in something. pag. 122 CHAP. 97 Christ sends out seventy disciples. ibid. CHAP. 98 Christ teacheth in the temple at Jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles. pag. 124 CHAP. 99 What was done the last day of the feast of tabernacles. pag. 125 CHAP. 100 An adulteress is brought unto Christ by the Pharisees. pag. 126 CHAP. 101 Christ's sermon of his own person and office. pag. 127 CHAP. 102 The repetition of the doctrine of the person of Christ, and of the corruption of the Jews. pag. 128 CHAP. 103 Christ's third sermon in the temple to the believers, and a sharp disputation with the Pharisees. pag. 129 CHAP. 104 The seventy disciples return. Christ's spiritual joy, and the beatitude of the disciples. pag. 131 CHAP. 105 Christ's dispute with a lawyer. The parable of the Samaritane. ibid. CHAP. 106 Christ is entertained by Martha. pag. 132 CHAP. 107 Christ teacheth his disciples a form of prayer. The efficacy of prayer. pag. 133 CHAP. 108 Christ casts out a devil; and confirms it to be done by divine power. pag. 134 CHAP. 109 Christ dines with a Pharisee. The disputations there arising. pag. 136 CHAP. 110 A large sermon of Christ's to his disciples and to the people. Sect. I. Of shunning hypocrisy. pag. 137 Sect. II. Of the constant confession of the truth and of Christ. pag. 138 Sect. III. A dehortation from covetousness and care. ibid. Sect. IU. An exhortation to a vigilant expectation of the kingdom of heaven. pag. 140 Sect. V. The office of the Apostles, and of ministers that are set over others. The effect of the Gospel preached. ibid. CHAP. 111 An exhortation to repentance, because of God's patience. The parable of the barren figtree. pag. 142 CHAP. 112 A crooked woman healed on the sabbath-day. pag. 143 CHAP. 113 Christ goes to Jerusalem. One born blind is healed by the way. pag. 144 CHAP. 114 Christ preacheth himself to be the door, the good shepherd. pag. 146 CHAP. 115 The feast of the dedication at Jerusalem, in which Christ expressly professed himself to be the Messiah. pag. 148 The contents of the fifth book, containing The history of the fourth year of Christ's public Ministry, together with his Passion and Resurrection. CHAP. 116 CHrist goes from Jerusalem beyond Jordan where John had baptised. pag. 150 CHAP. 117 Christ teacheth that the way to heaven is straight. pag. 151 CHAP. 118 The Pharisees tell Jesus of Herod's seeking to kill him. ibid. CHAP. 119 Christ eats in the Pharisees house, and there heals one of the dropsy on the sabbath-day. pag. 152 CHAP. 120 Christ's sermon in the way, showing who is fit to be his disciple. pag. 154 CHAP. 121 The parables of the lost sheep, of the piece of silver, of the prodigal son. pag. 155 CHAP. 122 The parable of the unjust steward. pag. 157 CHAP. 123 The parable of the rich glutton and poor Lazarus. pag. 158 CHAP. 124 Christ's sermon of shunning of scandal: Of brotherly reconciliation. The nature of faith, and duty of believers. pag. 159 CHAP. 125 Christ goes through Samaria into Galilee, and heals ten lepers by the way. pag. 160 CHAP. 126 Christ's sermon of the coming of the kingdom of God. pag. 161 CHAP. 127 The parable of the unjust judge; which teacheth us to pray without fainting. pag. 162 CHAP. 128 The parable of the Pharisee and the Publican. pag. 163 CHAP. 129 Christ goes into Berea; disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorcement. ibid. CHAP. 130 Little children are brought unto Christ; upon whom he lays his hands, and blesseth them. pag. 165 CHAP. 131 The history of the young man that enquired how to attain eternal life. ibid. CHAP. 132 Peter desires to know the reward of his apostleship. The parable of the labourers in the vineyard. pag. 167 CHAP. 133 Mary and Martha send unto Christ to tell him that Lazarus their brother was sick. pag. 169 CHAP. 134 Christ ascending to Jerusalem, foretelleth his passion to his apostles. pag. 170 CHAP. 135 James and John (by their mother) desire to sit on the right and left hand of Christ. ibid. CHAP. 136 A blind man healed by the way, before he entered into Jericho. pag. 171 CHAP. 137 The conversion of Zacheus. pag. 172 CHAP. 138 The parable of ten pieces of money delivered to ten servants. pag. 173 CHAP. 139 Blind men healed by Christ at his departure from Jericho. pag. 174 CHAP. 140 Lazarus is raised from death. pag. 175 CHAP. 141 The chief priests and Pharisees take counsel to put Christ to death. Caiaphas prophesieth of the fruit of Christ's death. pag. 177 CHAP. 142 Christ goes aside into the little city Ephraim. The Pharisees decree to inquire him out, and to apprehend him. pag. 178 CHAP. 143 Christ is anointed at a feast in Bethanie. The counsel of the priests, to put to death both Christ and Lazarus. ibid. CHAP. 144 Christ prepares himself for his kingly entrance into Jerusalem. pag. 180 CHAP. 145 Christ drawing nigh to Jerusalem, foretells with tears the destruction thereof. pag. 182 CHAP. 146 Christ enters into Jerusalem and purgeth the temple. ibid. CHAP. 147 Certain Greeks desire to see Christ: upon which occasion, he preacheth of the fruit of his death. pag. 183 CHAP. 148 The cursing of the figtree. The temple again cleansed: and Christ's farewell sermon concerning his office. pag. 185 CHAP. 149 Christ's speech to his disciples of the power of faith; upon occasion of the cursing of the withered figtree. pag. 186 CHAP. 150 Christ questions the chief priests, Scribes, and elders about John's baptism. pag. 187 CHAP. 151 The parable of the two sons that were commanded by their father to go into the vineyard. pag. 188 CHAP. 152 The parable of the vineyard let out to unthankful husbandmen. ibid. CHAP. 153 The parable of the wedding of the king's son; and of the wedding garment. pag. 190 CHAP. 154 Christ's answer to the Pharisees question about paying tribute to Cesar. pag. 191 CHAP. 155 Christ answers the arguments of the Sadduces about the resurrection of the dead. pag. 192 CHAP. 156 Christ's answer to the Scribe, concerning the greatest commandment of the Law. pag. 194 CHAP. 157 Jesus propounds a question to the Pharisees concerning Christ, whose son he should be. pag. 195 CHAP. 158 Christ sharply inveighs against the Scribes and Pharisees, taxeth their vices, and denounceth heavy punishments against them. pag. 196 CHAP. 159 Christ praiseth the widow that cast two mites into the treasury. pag. 199 CHAP. 160 Christ foretells the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem. ibid. CHAP. 161 Christ's prophetical sermon concerning his second coming, and the signs that are to precede it. pag. 203 CHAP. 162 Christ informs the godly how they are to prepare for his second coming. pag. 204 CHAP. 163 Christ propounds to his Apostles the parable of the ten virgins. pag. 206 CHAP. 164 Christ propounds to his Apostles the parable of the talents distributed among the servants. pag. 207 CHAP. 165 Christ describes to his Apostles the acts and proceed of the last judgement. pag. 208 CHAP. 166 Christ foretells that after two days he shall be betrayed to death. pag. 209 CHAP. 167 The chief priests, Scribes, and elders consult, how by craft they may take Christ, and put him to death. pag. 210 CHAP. 168 The treacherous bargain of Judas Iscariot with the high priests. ibid. CHAP. 169 The preparation to the last ; and the celebration of it. pag. 211 CHAP. 170 Christ washeth the feet of the disciples. pag. 212 CHAP. 171 Christ institutes the sacrament of the Eucharist. pag. 213 CHAP. 172 A peculiar action of Christ with Judas the traitor. pag. 214 CHAP. 173 Christ makes a friendly composition of the contention raised among the Apostles about the primacy. pag. 215 CHAP. 174 Christ exhorts them to mutual love, and foretells Peter's denial. pag. 216 CHAP. 175 Christ foretells the imminent danger, and admonisheth them to prepare spiritual armour against it. ibid. CHAP. 176 Christ comforts his disciples who were sorrowful, because he had foretold them of his departure. pag. 217 CHAP. 177 Christ exhorts his disciples to perseverance in the faith, and to mutual love. pag. 219 CHAP. 178 Christ arms his disciples against the hatred and persecution of the world. pag. 221 CHAP. 179 Christ again comforteth his disciples being sorrowful for the prediction of his departure. pag. 222 CHAP. 180 Christ prays ardently for his own glorification, and the conservation of the church. pag. 224 CHAP. 181 The history of the passion, crucifying, death, and burial of Christ. His departure out of Jerusalem into mount Olivet, with his prophecy of the flight of the disciples. pag. 226 CHAP. 182 Christ's agony in the garden, and prayers, while his disciples slept. pag. 227 CHAP. 183 Christ is treacherously taken in the garden. pag. 228 CHAP. 184 The bold rashness of the Apostles preparing to defend with the sword, turns to shameful flight. pag. 229 CHAP. 185 Christ being taken, is brought bound before Caiaphas the high priest. Peter's first denial. pag. 231 CHAP. 186 The examination of Christ concerning his doctrine and disciples. Peter's second denial. False witnesses accuse Christ of blasphemy. Peter's third denial, and tears. pag. 232 CHAP. 187 Christ is mocked, spit upon, smitten, and his condemnation repeated. pag. 234 CHAP. 188 Christ is brought into the judgement hall. The desperation of Judas. pag. 235 CHAP. 189 Christ is accused before Pontius Pilate of sedition and affecting the kingdom. His excellent confession. Public testimony of innocence given unto him by Pilate. pag. 236 CHAP. 190 Christ is led unto Herod, and mocked. pag. 237 CHAP. 191 Christ is compared with Barrabas, whipped, and condemned to be crucified. pag. 238 CHAP. 192 Christ is brought out of the city Jerusalem to the place of his suffering. pag. 241 CHAP. 193 Christ is crucified. Wine mingled with myrrh is given him to drink. pag. 242 CHAP. 194 Christ's prayers. The title written on the cross. The division of his garments. pag. 243 CHAP. 195 An enumeration of the blasphemies against Christ crucified. The conversion of one of the thiefs crucified with him. pag. 244 CHAP. 196 Christ commends the care of his mother to John. The sun is darkened. Christ complains that he is forsaken of God. pag. 245 CHAP. 197 They give vinegar to Christ being athirst. He saith, All things are sinished; and gives up his spirit, which he first commended to his Father. ibid. CHAP. 198 The miracles that followed Christ's death. pag. 246 CHAP. 199 Christ's burial. pag. 247 CHAP. 200 The history of the resurrection and ascension of our Saviour. The women which followed Christ from Galilee, come to the sepulchre. pag. 249 CHAP. 201 Christ's resurrection is first manifested to the women by the empty sepulchre and testimony of angels. pag. 250 CHAP. 202 Peter and John run to the sepulchre. pag. 251 CHAP. 203 Christ's first apparition after he was dead, to Mary Magdalene. ibid. CHAP. 204 The speech of the angel to the women returning to the sepulchre. pag. 252 CHAP. 205 The testimony of the watch concerning Christ's resurrection. pag. 253 CHAP. 206 Christ's apparition to the two disciples going to Emmaus. pag. 254 CHAP. 207 Christ appears to his disciples the evening after his resurrection, Thomas being absent. pag. 255 CHAP. 208 Christ appears to his disciples the eighth day after his resurrection, when Thomas was present. pag. 257 CHAP. 209 Christ shows himself to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. ibid. CHAP. 210 Christ's discourse with Peter in this apparition. pag. 259 CHAP. 211 Christ appears to his disciples in a mountain of Galilee. pag. 260 CHAP. 212 Christ ascendeth into heaven. ibid. THE HISTORY OF CHRIST'S PRIVATE LIFE. CHAP. I. The Preface and Argument of the Gospel. L Luke Ch. 1 V. 1 FOrasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, Even as they delivered them unto us, Luke Ch. 1 V. 2 which from the beginning were eye-witnesses, and ministers of the word: It seemed good to me also, Luke Ch. 1 V. 3 having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, That thou mightest know the certainty of those things wherein thou hast been instructed. Luke Ch. 1 V. 4 1. In the beginning was the word, John Ch. 1 V. 1 and the word was with God, and the word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. John Ch. 1 V. 2, 3 All things were made by him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. John Ch. 1 V. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. John Ch. 1 V. 5 And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. * Matth. Ch. 3 V. 1 There was a man sent from God, John Ch. 1 V. 6 whose name was John. The same came for a witness, John Ch. 1 V. 7 to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that light, John Ch. 1 V. 8 but was sent to bear witness of that light. John Ch. 1 V. 9 That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, John Ch. 1 V. 10 and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, John Ch. 1 V. 11 and his own received him not. But as many as received him, John Ch. 1 V. 12 to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, John Ch. 1 V. 13 nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the word was made flesh, John Ch. 1 V. 14 and dwelled among us (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the onely-begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth. CHAP. II. Of the conception of John the Baptist. L Luke Ch. 1 V. 6 THere was in the days of Herod the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, Luke Ch. 1 V. 5 of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments & ordinances of the Lord, blameless. And they had no child, Luke Ch. 1 V. 7 because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And it came to pass, Luke Ch. 1 V. 8 that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, Luke Ch. 1 V. 9 According to the custom of the priests office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. And the whole multitude of the people were praying without, at the time of incense. Luke Ch. 1 V. 10 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord, Luke Ch. 1 V. 11 standing on the right side of the altar of incense. Luke Ch. 1 V. 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him, Luke Ch. 1 V. 13 Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Luke Ch. 1 V. 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth: Luke Ch. 1 V. 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, and he shall be filled with the holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. Luke Ch. 1 V. 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, Luke Ch. 1 V. 17 to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the lord Luke Ch. 1 V. 18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. And the angel answering said unto him, Luke Ch. 1 V. 19 I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these glad tidings. And behold, thou shalt be dumb, Luke Ch. 1 V. 20 and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. And the people waited for Zacharias, Luke Ch. 1 V. 21 and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. And when he came out, Luke Ch. 1 V. 22 he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beekened unto them, and remained speechless. Luke Ch. 1 V. 23 And it came to pass that assoon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. Luke Ch. 1 V. 24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, Luke Ch. 1 V. 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. CHAP. III. The genealogy of Christ. M Matth. Ch. 1 V. 1 * Luke Ch. 3 V. 23 THe book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham begat Isaac, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 2 and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren. And Judas begat Pharez and Zara of Thamar, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 3 and Pharez begat Esrom, and Esrom begat Aram. And Aram begat Aminadab, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 4 and Aminadab begat Naasson, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 5 and Naasson begat Salmon. And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab, and Booz begat Obed of Ruth, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 6 and Obed begat Jesse. And Jesse begat David the king, and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias. And Solomon begat Roboam, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 7 and Roboam begat Abia, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 8 and Abia begat Asa. And Asa begat Josaphat, and Josaphat begat Joram, and Joram begat Ozias. Matth. Ch. 1 V. 9 And Ozias begat Joatham, and Joatham begat Achaz, and Achaz begat Ezekias. And Ezekias begat Manasses, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 10 and Manasses begat Amon, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 11 and Amon begat Josias. And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon. Matth. Ch. 1 V. 12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel, & Salathiel begat Zorobabel. Matth. Ch. 1 V. 13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor. Matth. Ch. 1 V. 14 And Azor begat Sadoe, and Sadoc begat Achim, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 15 and Achim begat Eliud. And Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob. Matth. Ch. 1 V. 16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Marie, of whom was born Jesus, Matth. Ch. 1 V. 17 who is called Christ. So all the generations from Abraham to David, are fourteen generations: and from David until the carrying away into Babylon, are fourteen generations: and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ, are fourteen generations. CHAP. FOUR The history of the conception of Christ. L Luke Ch. 1 V. 26 ANd in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God, unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, Luke Ch. 1 V. 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Marie. Luke Ch. 1 V. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, Luke Ch. 1 V. 29 she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Marry: Luke Ch. 1 V. 30 for thou hast found favour with God. * Matth. Ch. 1 V. 21 And behold, Luke Ch. 1 V. 31 thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. Luke Ch. 1 V. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the son of the Highest, and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, Luke Ch. 1 V. 33 and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Marie unto the angel, How shall this be, Luke Ch. 1 V. 34 seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The holy Ghost shall come upon thee, Luke Ch. 1 V. 35 and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee, shall be called the son of God. Luke Ch. 1 V. 36 And behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. Luke Ch. 1 V. 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke Ch. 1 V. 38 And Marie said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word: and the angel departed from her. CHAP. V The blessed Virgin visiteth Elisabeth. L Luke Ch. 1 V. 39 ANd Marie arose in those days, and went into the hill-countrey with haste, into a city of Judah, And entered into the house of Zacharias, Luke Ch. 1 V. 40 and saluted Elisabeth. Luke Ch. 1 V. 41 And it came to pass, that when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Marie, the babe leapt in her womb: and Elisabeth was saled with the holy Ghost. Luke Ch. 1 V. 42 And she spoke out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, Luke Ch. 1 V. 43 that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For lo, Luke Ch. 1 V. 44 assoon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leapt in my womb for joy. And blessed is she that believed, Luke Ch. 1 V. 45 for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. And Marie said, Luke Ch. 1 V. 46 My soul doth magnify the Lord, Luke Ch. 1 V. 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. Luke Ch. 1 V. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his hand-maiden: for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Luke Ch. 1 V. 49 For he that is mightic hath done to me great things, and holy is his Name. Luke Ch. 1 V. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation. He hath showed strength with his arm, Luke Ch. 1 V. 51 he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. Luke Ch. 1 V. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. Luke Ch. 1 V. 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. Luke Ch. 1 V. 54 He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, As he spoke to our fathers, Luke Ch. 1 V. 55 to Abraham and to his seed for ever. Luke Ch. 1 V. 56 And Marry abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. CHAP. VI The nativity of the Baptist, and prophesy of Zacharie. L Luke Ch. 1 V. 57 NOw Elisabeths' full time came, that she should be delivered, and she brought forth a son. Luke Ch. 1 V. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her, and they rejoiced with her. Luke Ch. 1 V. 59 And it came to pass that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. Luke Ch. 1 V. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so, but he shall be called John. And they said unto her, Luke Ch. 1 V. 61 There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. Luke Ch. 1 V. 62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And he asked for a writing-table, Luke Ch. 1 V. 63 and wrote, saying, His name is John: and they marvelled all. And his mouth was opened immediately, Luke Ch. 1 V. 64 and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God. Luke Ch. 1 V. 65 And fear came on all that dwelled round about them, and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill-countrey of Judea. And all they that had heard them, Luke Ch. 1 V. 66 laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be? and the hand of the Lord was with him. Luke Ch. 1 V. 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Luke Ch. 1 V. 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited & redeemed his people, Luke Ch. 1 V. 69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us, in the house of his servant David; Luke Ch. 1 V. 70 As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began. Luke Ch. 1 V. 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us. Luke Ch. 1 V. 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant: Luke Ch. 1 V. 73 The oath which he swore to our father Abraham, That he would grant unto us, Luke Ch. 1 V. 74 that we being delivered out of the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, Luke Ch. 1 V. 75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. Luke Ch. 1 V. 76 And thou child shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, to prepare his ways; Luke Ch. 1 V. 77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people, by the remission of their sins, Luke Ch. 1 V. 78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, Luke Ch. 1 V. 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke Ch. 1 V. 80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts, till the day of his showing unto Israel. CHAP. VII. The Angel makes known to Joseph the mystery of Christ's conception. M Matth. Ch. 1 V. 18 NOw the * Luke Ch. 1 V. 25 birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph (before they came together) she was found with child of the holy Ghost. Matth Ch. 1 V. 19 Then Joseph her husband being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. Matth Ch. 1 V. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Marry thy wife: for that which is conceived in her, is of the holy Ghost. Matth. Ch. 1 V. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matth Ch. 1 V. 22 (Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, Matth Ch. 1 V. 23 saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted, is, God with us) Then Joseph being raised from sleep, Matth Ch. 1 V. 24 did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: Matth Ch. 1 V. 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son; and he called his name Jesus. CHAP. VIII. The nativity of Christ. L Luke Ch. 2 V. 1 ANd it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Luke Ch. 2 V. 2 (And this taxing was first made, when Cyrenius was governor of Syria) And all went to be taxed, Luke Ch. 2 V. 3 every one into his own city. Luke Ch. 2 V. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the * John Ch. 7 V. 42 city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David) To be taxed with Marie his espeused wife, being great with child. Luke Ch. 2 V. 5 And so it was, that while they were there, Luke Ch. 2 V. 6 the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Luke Ch. 2 V. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, & laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke Ch. 2 V. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, Luke Ch. 2 V. 9 the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were fore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, Luke Ch. 2 V. 10 I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day, Luke Ch. 2 V. 11 in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the lord Luke Ch. 2 V. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luke Ch. 2 V. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, Luke Ch. 2 V. 14 and on earth peace, good will towards men. Luke Ch. 2 V. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to an other, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. Luke Ch. 2 V. 16 And they came with haste, and found Marie and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, Luke Ch. 2 V. 17 they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. Luke Ch. 2 V. 18 And all they that heard it, wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. Luke Ch. 2 V. 19 But Marie kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Luke Ch. 2 V. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. CHAP. IX. The circumcision of Christ. L Luke Ch. 2 V. 21 ANd when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Matth. Ch. 1 V. 21 Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. CHAP. X. The wise men come from the east by the direction of a star, to adore the child Jesus. M Matth. Ch. 2 V. 1 NOw when * Luke Ch. 2 V. 6 Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Matth. Ch. 2 V. 2 Where is he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. Matth. Ch. 2 V. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Matth. Ch. 2 V. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and Scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. Matth. Ch. 2 V. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: Matth. Ch. 2 V. 6 for thus it is written by the Prophet; And * John Ch. 7 V. 42 thou Bethlehem in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Matth. Ch. 2 V. 7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. Matth. Ch. 2 V. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go, and search diligently for the young child, and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. Matth. Ch. 2 V. 9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and lo, the star which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. Matth. Ch. 2 V. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Matth. Ch. 2 V. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Marie his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Matth. Ch. 2 V. 12 And being warned of God in a dream, that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. CHAP. XI. The purification of the Virgin Marie. Christ is presented in the temple. L Luke Ch. 2 V. 22 ANd when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord, Luke V. 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb, Luke V. 24 shall be called holy to the Lord) And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons. And behold, Luke V. 25 there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the holy Ghost was upon him. Luke V. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lords Christ. Luke V. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Then took he him up in his arms, Luke V. 28 and blessed God, and said, Lord, Luke V. 29 now lettest thou thy servant departed in peace, according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation: Luke V. 30 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people: A light to lighten the Gentiles, Luke V. 31 and the glory of thy people Israel. Luke V. 32 Luke V. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, Luke V. 34 and said unto Marie his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be spoken against: (Yea, Luke V. 35 a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And there was one Anna a prophetess, Luke V. 36 the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity: Luke Ch. 2 V. 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. Luke V. 38 And she coming in that instant, gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. CHAP. XII. The flight of Joseph and Marie with Jesus into Egypt. M Matth. Ch. 2 V. 13 ANd when they were departed, L Luke V. 39 and when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, M Matth. V 14 Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: Matth. V 15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. CHAP. XIII. The slaughter of the infants by Herod. M Matth. V 16 THen Herod when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. Matth. V 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, Matth. Ch. 2 V. 18 saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. CHAP. XIIII. Christ's return out of Egypt. M Matth. V 19 BUt when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, Matth. V 20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life. Matth. V 21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. Matth. V 22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judea, in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee. Matth. V 23 And he came and dwelled in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. CHAP. XV. Christ's education and life from the fifth year of his age, to the thirtieth. L Luke Ch. 2 V. 39 THey returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. And the child grew, Luke V. 40 and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. Luke V. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the Passeover. And when he was twelve years old, Luke V. 42 they went up to Jerusalem, after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, Luke V. 43 as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. Luke Ch. 2 V. 44 But they supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk & acquaintance. And when they found him not, Luke V. 45 they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. Luke V. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the Doctors, both hearing them, and ask them questions. Luke V. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him, Luke V. 48 they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. Luke V. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Witted ye not that I must be about my Father's business? Luke V. 50 And they understood not the saying which he spoke unto them. And he went down with them, Luke V. 51 and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom, and stature, Luke V. 52 and in favour with God and man. CHAP. XVI. The beginning and progress of the ministry of John the Baptist. Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 1 THe beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ the son of God, Mark V 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. Mark V 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths strait. L Luke Ch. 3 V. 1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being Tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip Tetrarch of Iturea, and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the Tetrarch of Abilene, Luke Ch. 3 V. 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. M Matth. Ch. 3 V. 1 In those days came John the Baptist, Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 4 and he was baptising, and preaching in the wilderness of Judea. L Luke V. 3 And he came into all the countries about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins: M Matth. V 2 And saying, Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. L Luke V. 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet: M Matth. V 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths strait. L Luke V. 5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked shall be made strait, and the rough ways shall be made smooth. Luke V. 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. M Matth. V 4 And the same John had his raiment of camels hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins, and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Mr. Mark V 5 And M Matth. V 5 then went out to him Jerusalem, and all the land of Judea, and all the region round about Jordan, and were Mr. Mark V 5 all baptised of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. M Matth. V 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his baptism, he said unto them, and L Luke V. 7 to the multitude that came forth to be baptised of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, M Matth. V 8 and think not, or L Luke V. 8 begin not to say within yourselves, * John Ch. 8 V. 39 We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. Luke V. 9 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 19 every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down and cast into the fire. And the people asked him, saying, Luke Ch. 3 V. 10 What shall we do then? He answereth and saith unto them, Luke V. 11 He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. Then came also Publicans to be baptised, Luke V. 12 and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? Luke V. 13 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. Luke V. 14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely, and be content with your wages. And as the people were in expectation, Luke V. 15 and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not: Luke V. 16 John answered saying unto them all, M Matth. Ch. 3 V. 11 I * John Ch. 1 V. 26 indeed baptise you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear. Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 6 And John was clothed with camels hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins, Mark V 7 and he did eat locusts and wild honey: And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. Mark V 8 I indeed have baptised you with water, but he shall haptize you with the holy Ghost, M Matth. V 12 and with fire. Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner, but will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. L Luke V. 18 And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people. THE SECOND BOOK. THE HISTORY OF THE FIRST YEAR OF CHRIST'S PUBLIC MINISTRY. CHAP. XVII. Christ is baptised of John in Jordan. Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 9 ANd it came to pass in those days M Matth. Ch. 3 V. 13 than Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 9 Jesus came from M Matth. Ch. 3 V. 13 Galilee, that is, Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 9 from Nazareth of Galilee, M Matth. V 14 and came to Jordan, to John, to be baptised of him. But John forbade him, saying, I have need to be baptised of thee, Matth. V 15 and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him, Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 9 and was baptised of John in Jordan. And Jesus when he was baptised, went up straightway out of the water, and lo, the heavens were opened unto him. L Luke Ch. 3 V. 21 For it came to pass when all the people were baptised, and that Jesus also being baptised and praying, the heaven was opened; Luke Ch. 3 V. 22 And, the holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him. Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 10 And straightway coming out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove deseending upon him. Mark V 11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved son, L Luke 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in thee I am well pleased. Mark 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 M Matth. Ch. 3 V. 16 And he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him. Matth. V 17 And lo, a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased. CHAP. XVIII. Christ's age and genealogy from Adam. L Luke V. 23 ANd * Matth. Ch. 1 V. 23 Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, Which was the son of Matthat, Luke V. 24 which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, Which was the son of Mattathias, Luke V. 25 which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nag, Luke V. 26 Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda, Which was the son of Joanna, Luke V. 27 which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri, Which was the son of Melchi, Luke V. 28 which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Ere, Luke V. 29 Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, Which was the son of Simeon, Luke Ch. 3 V. 30 which was the son of Judah, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim, Luke V. 31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menam, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David, Which was the son of Jesse, Luke V. 32 which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Boos, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson, Which was the son of Aminadab, Luke V. 33 which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda, Luke V. 34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor, Luke V. 35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalee, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, Which was the son of Cainan, Luke V. 36 which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of No, which was the son of Lamech, Which was the son of Mathusala, Luke V. 37 which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan, Luke V. 38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God. CHAP. XIX. Christ is led into the wilderness, and there tempted of the Devil. Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 12 ANd immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness. L Luke Ch. 4 V. 1 And Jesus being full of the holy Ghost, returned from Jordan, M Matth. Ch. 4 V. 2 and then was led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the Devil. Mr. Mark V 13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, L Luke V. 2 and was tempted forty days Mr. Mark V 13 of Satan L Luke V. 2 the Devil, Mr. Mark V 13 and he was with the wild beasts: L Luke V. 2 and in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, M Matth. Ch. 4 V. 2 when he had fasted forty days, and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. And when the tempter came unto him, Matth. V 3 L Luke V. 2 the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, Luke V. 3 M Matth. V 4 command that these stones be made bread. But L Luke V. 4 Jesus answered him saying, It is written that man shall not live by bread alone, M Matth. V 5 but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, L Luke V. 9 and brought him to Jerusalem, and serteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, M Matth. V 6 and saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself from hence, For it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee L Luke V. 10 to keep thee. And in their hands they shall bear thee up, Luke V. 11 lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. And Jesus answering said unto him, M Matth. V 7 again L Luke V. 12 It is said and M Matth. V 8 written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them L Luke V. 5 in a moment of time; M Matth. V 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me: L Luke V. 6 all this power will I give thee, and the glory of them; for that is delivered unto, me, and to whomsoever I will, I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. L Luke Ch. 4 V. 7 And M Matth. Ch. 4 V. 10 then L Luke V. 8 Jesus answered and said unto him, M Matth. V 11 Get thee hence, L Luke V. 8 behind me Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. And when the devil had ended all the temptation, M Matth. V 11 he leaveth him and L Luke V. 13 departed from him for a season. M Matth. V 11 And behold, angels came and ministered unto him. CHAP. XX. The first testimony of John Baptist, concerning Christ now manifested, but as yet in the wilderness. J John Ch. 1 V. 15 JOhn bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spoke, He that cometh after me, is preferred before me, for he was before me. And of his fullness have all we received, John V. 16 and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, John V. 17 but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John V. 18 No man hath seen God at any time; the onely-begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. CHAP. XXI. The message sent from Jerusalem to John Baptist, containing his second testimony of Christ now manifested. J John V. 19 ANd this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed, John V. 20 and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? John V. 21 And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. Then said they unto him, John Ch. 1 V. 22 Who art thou, that we may give an answer to them that sent us? what sayest thou of thyself? * Matth. Ch. 3 V. 3 He said, John V. 23 I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make strait the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. And they which were sent, John V. 24 were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, John V. 25 and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? John V. 26 John answered them, saying, I baptise with water, but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not. * Matth. Ch. 3 V. 11 He it is who coming after me, John V. 27 is preferred before me, whose shoes latchet I am not worthy to unloose. John V. 28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptising. CHAP. XXII. The third testimony of John Baptist concerning Christ manifested, when he was returned from the wilderness to him at Jordan. J John V. 29 THe next day John seethe Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John V. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: John V. 31 but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptising with water. * Matth. Ch. 3 V. 16 And John bare record, saying, John V. 32 I saw the Spirit descending from heaven, like a dove, and it abode upon him. John V. 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptise with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the holy Chost. And I saw, John V. 34 and bare record that this is the Son of God. CHAP. XXIII. The history of the second day, after the return of Christ from the wilderness, and of the two disciples of John Baptist following Christ. J John Ch. 1 V. 35 AGain, the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples. John V. 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God. And the two disciples heard him speak, John V. 37 and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus returned, John V. 38 and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi (which is to say being interpreted, Master) where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see. John V. 39 They came and saw where he dwelled, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. CHAP. XXIIII. Simon Peter is first brought unto Christ, the day after the calling of Andrew. J John V. 40 ONe of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, John V. 41 and saith unto him, We have found the Messiah, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. John V. 42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona, thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, a stone. CHAP. XXV. The calling of Philip and Nathanael, which was done the last day before Christ's return from Jordan into Galilee. J John V. 43 THe day following, Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Fellow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, John Ch. 1 V. 44 the city of Andrew and Peter. John V. 45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him, John V. 46 Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. John V. 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile. John V. 48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the figtree, I saw thee. Nathanael answered and saith unto him, John V. 49 Rabbi, thou art the Son of God, thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him, John V. 50 Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the figtree, believest thou? Thou shalt see greater things than these. And he saith unto him, John V. 51 Verily verily I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. CHAP. XXVI. The beginning of the miracles of Jesus. Water is changed into wine at a marriage in Cana. J John Ch. 2 V. 1 ANd the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. And both Jesus was called, John V. 2 and his disciples, to the marriage. John V. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saithunto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, John V. 4 what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, John V. 5 Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. John V. 6 And there were set there six water-pots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, John Ch. 2 V. 7 Fill the water-pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, John V. 8 Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bore it. John V. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was, (but the servants which drew the water knew) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, And saith unto him, John V. 10 Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine, and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. John V. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory, and his disciples believed on him. CHAP. XXVII. The first in the time of Christ's ministry, and what he then did at Jerusalem, and in the Temple. J John V. 12 AFter this, he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples, and they continued there not many days. And the Jews was at hand, John V. 13 and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, John V. 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen, and sheep, and doves, and the changers of money, sitting. John V. 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers money, and overthrew the tables: John V. 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence, make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. John V. 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. John Ch. 2 V. 18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign showest thou unto us, seeing that thou dost these things? * Matth. Ch. 26 V. 61 Jesus answered and said unto them, John V. 19 Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. John V. 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? But he spoke of the temple of his body. John V. 21 When therefore he was risen from the dead, John V. 22 his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them: and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. John V. 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the , in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. John V. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, John V. 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. CHAP. XXVIII. The discourse between Christ and Nicodemus. J John Ch. 3 V. 1 THere was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: John V. 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou dost, except God be with him. John V. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, John V. 4 How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, John V. 5 Verily verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh, is flesh; John V. 6 and that which is born of the Spirit, is spirit. John Ch. 3 V. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. John V. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof; but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John V. 9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? John V. 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? John V. 11 Verily verily I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, John V. 12 and ye believe not: how shall ye believe if I tell you of heavenly things? John V. 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. John V. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: John V. 15 That whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God so loved the world, John V. 16 that he gave his onely-begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. * John Ch. 12 V. 17/47 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John V. 18 He that believeth on him, is not condemned: but he that believeth not, is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the onely-begotten Son of God. John V. 19 And this is the condemnation, * John Ch. 1 V. 4 that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doth evil, John V. 20 hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doth truth, John V. 21 cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. CHAP. XXIX. Christ comes from Jerusalem into Judea, teaching and baptising there before John's imprisonment, who then baptised in Aenon. J John Ch. 3 V. 22 AFter these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea, and there he tarried with them, * John Ch. 4 V. 1/23 and baptised. And John also was baptising in Aenon, near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptised: John V. 24 For John was not yet cast into prison. CHAP. XXX. The dispute of John's disciples. His last testimony of Christ. J John V. 25 THen there arose a question between some of John's disciples, and the Jews, about purifying. And they came unto John, John V. 26 and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, * John Ch. 1 V. 7, 14 to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. John V. 27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. John V. 28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, * John Ch. 1 V. 20 I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. John V. 29 He that hath the bride, is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegrooms voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled. He must increase, John V. 30 but I must decrease. He that cometh from above, John V. 31 is above all: he that is of the earth, is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. And what he hath seen and heard, John V. 32 that he testifieth, and no man receiveth his testimony. He that hath received his testimony, John V. 33 hath set to his seal, that God is true. John Ch. 3 V. 34 For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the spirit by measure unto him. * Matth. Ch. 11 V. 27 John V. 35 The father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. He that believeth on the Son, John V. 36 hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son, shall not see life: but the wrath of God abideth on him. CHAP. XXXI. The imprisonment of John Baptist. L Luke Ch. 3 V. 19 BUt Herod the Tetrarch, being reproved by John for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, Luke V. 20 Added yet this above all, Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 17 that he sent forth, and took M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 3, 6 and bound L Luke V. 20 and shut up John in prison M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 3, 6 for Herodias his brother Philip's wife: Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 17 for he had married her. Mark V 18 For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, Mark V 19 and would have killed him, but she could not. For Herod feared John, Mark V 20 knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. M Matth. V 5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. CHAP. XXXII. Christ's departure out of Judea into Galilee: his discourse with the Samaritane woman, and the conversion of many Samaritans. M Matth. Ch. 4 V. 12 NOw when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, and J John Ch. 4 V. 1 when therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptised more disciples than John, (Though Jesus himself baptised not, John Ch. 4 V. 2 but his disciples) He * Matth. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 John 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 left Judea, John V. 3 and departed again into Galilee, And he must needs go through Samaria. John V. 4 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, John V. 5 which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. John V. 6 Now jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. John V. 7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. John V. 8 For his disciples were gone away into the city to buy meat. John V. 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. Jesus answered and said unto her, John V. 10 If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldst have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. The woman saith unto him, Sir, John V. 11 thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? Art thou greater than our father Jacob, John V. 12 which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattles? John V. 13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: John V. 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst: but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. The woman saith unto him, Sir, John V. 15 give me this water that I thirst nor, neither come hither to draw. Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, John V. 16 and come hither. The woman answered and said, John V. 17 I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: John V. 18 For thou hast had five husbands, and he whom thou now haste is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. John Ch. 4 V. 19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. John V. 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain, and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. John V. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem worship the Father. John V. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, John V. 23 and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit, John V. 24 and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth. The woman saith unto him, John V. 25 I know that Messiah cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. John V. 26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee, am he. John V. 27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? John V. 28 The woman than left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, Come, John V. 29 see a man which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? Then they went out of the city, John V. 30 and came unto him. John V. 31 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, cat. John V. 32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. Therefore said the disciples one to another, John V. 33 Hath any man brought him aught to eat? Jesus saith unto them, John V. 34 My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. John V. 35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the fields: * Matth. Ch. 9 V. 37 for they are white already to harvest. John V. 36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth, and he that reapeth, may rejoice together. And herein is that saying true, John Ch. 4 V. 37 One soweth, and another reapeth. John V. 38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours. And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, John V. 39 for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. John V. 40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. John V. 41 And many more believed, because of his own word: John V. 42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not be cause of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world. CHAP. XXXIII. The second return of Christ out of Judea into Galilee: he heals the Ruler's son. J John V. 43 NOw after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee. John V. 44 For Jesus himself testified, that * Matth. Ch. 13 V. 57 a prophet hath no honour in his own country. Then when he was come into Galilee, John V. 45 the Galileans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. John V. 46 So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, * John Ch. 2 V. 1 where he made the water wine. And there was a certain noble man, whose son was sick at Capernaum. John V. 47 When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. Then said Jesus unto him, John V. 48 Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. The noble man saith unto him, Sir, John Ch. 4 V. 49 come down ere my child die. Jesus saith unto him, John V. 50 Go thy way, thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down, John V. 51 his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. John V. 52 Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend: and they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. So the father knew, that it was at the same hour, John V. 53 in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth; and himself believed, and his whole house. John V. 54 This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judea into Galilee. THE THIRD BOOK. THE HISTORY OF THE SECOND YEAR OF CHRIST'S PUBLIC MINISTRY. CHAP. XXXIIII. The beginning of Christ's public preaching in the Synagogues of Galilee: teaching in the Synagogue of Nazareth his own country, he is cast out. Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 14 NOw after that John was put in prison, L Luke Ch. 4 V. 14 Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit, and Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 14 came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the kingdom of God: L Luke Ch. 4 V. 14 and there went out a fame of him through all that region round about. And he taught in their Synagogues, Luke V. 15 being glorified of all. Luke V. 16 And he came to Nazareth where he had been brought up; and as his custom was, he went into the Synagogue on the sabbath-day, and stood up for to read. Luke Ch. 4 V. 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias, and when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Luke V. 18 because he hath anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the , to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, Luke V. 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. And he closed the book, Luke V. 20 and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down: and the eyes of all them that were in the Synagogue were fastened on him. Luke V. 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. And all bore him witness, Luke V. 22 and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this joseph's son? And he said unto them, Luke V. 23 Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: Whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. And he said, Luke V. 24 Verily I say unto you, * Matth. Ch. 13 V. 57 No prophet is accepted in his own country. But I tell you of a truth, Luke V. 25 many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land: Luke V. 26 But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elizeus the prophet: Luke V. 27 and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. Luke V. 28 And all they in the Synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, And rose up, Luke V. 29 and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill (whereon their city was built) that they might cast him down headlong. Luke V. 30 But he passing through the midst of them, went his way. CHAP. XXXV. Christ leaves Nazareth, and dwells in Capernaum. The chief heads of his sermons in Galilee. M Matth. Ch. 4 V. 13 ANd Jesus leaving Nazareth, Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 21 went, and M Matth. Ch. 4 V. 13 came and dwelled in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthali. Matth. V 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet saying, Matth. V 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthali, by the way of the sea beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles: The people which sat in darkness, Matth. V 16 saw great light, and to them that sat in the region and shadow of death, Matth. V 17 light is sprung up. From that time Mr. Mark V 14 Jesus came into Galilee, and M Matth. V 17 began to preach Mr. Mark V 15 the Gospel of the kingdom of God, M Matth. V 17 and to say, Mr. Mark V 15 The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; Repent ye, and believe the Gospel: M Matth. V 17 for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. CHAP. XXXVI. The miraculous taking of fishes. The calling of Peter, Andrew, James and John. M Matth. V 18 ANd Jesus walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon which is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishers) L Luke Ch. 5 V. 1 And it came to pass, that as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Genesareth, And saw two ships standing by the lake: Luke V. 2 but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. Luke V. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simons, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land: and he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Luke V. 4 Now when he had left speakings he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. Luke Ch. 5 V. 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, Luke V. 6 they enclosed a great multitude of fishes, and their net broke. And they beckoned unto their partners, Luke V. 7 which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. Luke V. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus knees, saying, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For he was astonished, Luke V. 9 and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: Luke V. 10 And so was also James and John the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not, from henceforth thou shalt catch men. Luke V. 11 And when they had brought their ships to land, Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 17 Jesus said unto them, M Matth. Ch. 4 V. 19 Fellow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matth. V 20 And they straightway left their nets, L Luke V. 11 and all things, M Matth. V 20 and followed him. Mr. Mark V 19 And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. Mr. Mark V 20 And straightway he called them, M Matth. V 21 and they straightway Mr. Mark V 20 left their father Zebedee in the ship, with the hired servants, and went after him, M Matth. V 20 and followed him. CHAP. XXXVII. An unclean spirit is cast out in the Synagogue of Capernaum. Mr. Mark V 21 ANd they went into Capernaum L Luke Ch. 4 V. 31 a city of Galilee; Mr. Mark V 21 and straightway on the sabbath-day day he entered into the Synagogue, L Luke Ch. 4 V. 32 and taught them. And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power, Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 22 for * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 29 he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the Scribes. Mark V 23 Luke V. 33 And there was in their Synagogue a man which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried L Luke V. 34 with a loud voice, Saying, Let us alone, what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God. Luke V. 35 And Jesus rebuked him, faying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, Mr. Mark V 26 and when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he went out of him, L Luke V. 35 and hurt him not. Mr. Mark V 27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, L Luke V. 36 and spoke among themselves, saying, Mr. Mark V 27 What thing is this? L Luke V. 36 What a word is this? Mr. Mark V 27 What new doctrine is this? for with authority L Luke V. 36 and power Mr. Mark V 27 he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him, L Luke V. 36 and they come out. Mr. Mark V 28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee. L Luke V. 37 And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about. CHAP. XXXVIII. Peter's wives mother is healed of a sever. L Luke V. 38 ANd he arose out of the Synagogue, and entered into Simons house, Mr. Mark V 29 and forthwith when they were come out of the Synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon, and Andrew, with James and John. Mark V 30 But Simons wives mother lay sick of a fever, for L Luke V. 38 she was taken with a great fever, Mr. Mark V 30 and anon they tell him of her, L Luke V. 38 and besought him for her. M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 14 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 31 And he came, M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 15 and touched her hand, Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 31 and took her by the hand, and lift her up. L Luke Ch. 4 V. 39 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever, Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 31 and it left her immediately, L Luke Ch. 4 V. 39 and immediately she * Matth. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. arose, Luke. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 15 and ministered unto them. CHAP. XXXIX. Divers sick persons healed by Christ on the evening of that sabbath. M Matth. V 16 WHen the even was come, Mr. Mark V 32 when the sun was setting, L Luke V. 40 all they that had any sick with diverse diseases, brought them unto him. Mr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 They * Matth. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. brought unto him all that were diseased, M Matth. V 16 and many that were possessed with devils. Mr. Mark V 33 And all the city was gathered together at the door. M Matth. V 16 And he cast out the spirits with his word, Mr. Mark V 34 and healed many that were sick of diverse diseases; L Luke V. 40 and laid his hands on every one of them, M Matth. V 17 and healed all that were sick. That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses. Mr. Mark V 34 And he cast out many devils, which L Luke V. 41 came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them, suffered them not to speak, Mr. Mark V 34 because they knew him, L Luke V. 41 that he was Christ. CHAP. XL. What came to pass the day after the former sabbath. Mr. Mark V 35 ANd in the morning rising up a great while before day, L Luke V. 42 when it was day, Mr. Mark V 35 he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Mark Ch. 1 V. 36 And Simon, and they that were with him, followed after him. Mark V 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. And he said unto them, Mark V 38 Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. L Luke Ch. 4 V. 43 And the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not departed from them. And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also, for therefore am I sent. CHAP. XLI. Christ's peragration through all Galilee. Mr. Mark V 39 ANd Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, & preaching the Gospel of the kingdom, L Luke V. 44 in the Synagogues of Galilee, Mr. Mark V 39 throughout all Galilee, M Matth. Ch. 4 V. 23 and healing all manner of sickness, and all manner of disease among the people, Mr. Mark V 39 and casting out devils. M Matth. V 24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people, that were taken with diverse diseases, and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, & those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. Matth. V 25 And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan. CHAP. XLII. A leper healed in that peragration of Galilee. L Luke Ch. 5 V. 12 ANd it came to pass when he was in a certain city, behold, Mr. Mark V 40 a leper, L Luke Ch. 5 V. 12 a man full of leprosy M Matth. V 25 came to him, L Luke Ch. 5 V. 12 who seeing Jesus, and kneeling down to him, fell on his face, and besought him, saying unto him, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Mr. Mark Ch. 1 V. 41 And Jesus moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, Mark V 42 and saith unto him, I will, be thou clean. * Matth. Ch. 8 V. 2 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. And he straight * Mark 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Luke 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Mark V 43 charged him to tell no man, Mark V 44 and forthwith sent him away; And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man, but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Mark V 45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, L Luke Ch. 5 V. 15 and so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: Mr. Mark V 45 insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter, L Luke Ch. 5 V. 15 and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, Luke V. 16 and prayed. CHAP. XLIII. Christ cureth a man of the palsy. Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 1 ANd again he entered into Capernaum after some days, and it was noised that he was in the house. Mark V 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no not so much as about the door. L Luke V. 17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and Doctors of the Law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: Mr. Mark V 2 and he preached the word unto them, L Luke V. 18 and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. And behold, men Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 3 come unto him, bringing L Luke V. 18 in a bed Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 3 one sick of the palsy, which was born of four, L Luke V. 18 a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him. Mr. Mark V 4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for press, L Luke Ch. 5 V. 19 and when they could not find by what way they might bring him in, because of the multitude, they went upon the house top, Mr. Mark V 4 uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down L Luke Ch. 5 V. 19 through the tiling Mr. Mark V 4 the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay; L Luke Ch. 5 V. 19 him with his couch they let down into the midst before Jesus: and thus M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 2 Mark V 4 they brought unto him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. Mr. Mark V 5 And when Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 2 be of good cheer, thy sins be forgiven thee. And behold Mr. Mark V 6 certain of the Scribes were sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, M Matth. V 3 said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. L Luke V. 21 And the Scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Mr. Mark V 7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? L Luke V. 21 Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone? And immediately when Jesus M Matth. V 4 knew L Luke V. 22 and perceived Mr. Mark V 8 in his spirit M Matth. V 4 their thoughts, Mr. Mark V 8 that they so reasoned within themselves, L Luke V. 22 he answering said unto them, Mr. Mark V 8 Why reason ye these things in your hearts? M Matth. V 4 Wherefore think you evil in your hearts? For Mr. Mark V 9 whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Matth. V 5 Thy sins be forgiven thee? or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed and walk? Mark V 10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins ( M Matth. V 6 than saith he to the sick of the palsy) Mr. Mark V 11 I say unto thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. L Luke V. 25 And immediately be arose up before them, and took up Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 12 the bed L Luke V. 25 whereon he lay, Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 12 and went forth before them all, insomuch that they were all amazed: M Matth. V 6 and he departed to his own house, L Luke V. 25 glorifying God. M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 8 But when the multitude saw it, they marvelled, L Luke Ch. 5 V. 26 and were all amazed; M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 8 and they glorified God which had given such power unto men, L Luke Ch. 5 V. 26 and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day, Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 12 we never saw it on this fashion. CHAP. XLIIII. The calling of S. Matthew. L Luke V. 27 ANd after these things, M Matth. V 9 as Jesus passed forth from thence, Mr. Mark V 13 he went forth again by the seaside, and all the multitude resorted unto him; and he taught them. Mark V 14 And as he passed by, he saw M Matth. V 9 a man, L Luke V. 27 a publican, named Levi, Mr. Mark V 14 the son of Alpheus, sitting at the receipt of custom, M Matth. V 9 which was named also Matthew: and he said unto him, Fellow me. L Luke V. 27 And he left all, rose up, Luke V. 28 and followed him. CHAP. XLV. The history of the second , which was in the second year of Christ's ministry. A diseased man is cured at the pool of Bethesda. J John Ch. 5 V. 1 AFter this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John V. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep- market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue, Bethesda, having five porches. John V. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. John V. 4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever than first after the troubling of the water stepped in, was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. John Ch. 5 V. 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. When Jesus saw him lie, John V. 6 and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? John V. 7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, John V. 8 take up thy bed and walk. John V. 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath. The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, John V. 10 It is the sabbath-day, it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed. He answered them, John V. 11 He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed and walk. Then asked they him, John V. 12 What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed and walk? And he that was healed, John V. 13 witted not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place. John V. 14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. The man departed, John V. 15 and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole. CHAP. XLVI. The first disputation of Christ with the Jews concerning the sabbath. His sermon upon that occasion at Jerusalem in the second Passeover. J John V. 16 ANd therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath-day. John Ch. 5 V. 17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. John V. 18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also, that God was his father, making himself equal with God. John V. 19 Then answered Jesus, and said unto them, Verily verily I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seethe the Father do: for what thing soever he doth, these also doth the Son likewise. For the Father loveth the Son, John V. 20 and showeth him all things that himself doth: and he will show him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. For as the Father raiseth up the dead, John V. 21 and quickeneth them: even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. John V. 22 For the Father judgeth no man: but hath committed all judgement unto the Son: that all men should honour the Son, John V. 23 even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son, honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. Verily verily I say unto you, John V. 24 He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation: but is passed from death unto life. Verily verily I say unto you, John V. 25 The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear, shall live. For as the Father hath life in himself: John V. 26 so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; John V. 27 And hath given him authority to execute judgement also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, John V. 28 in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth, * Matth. Ch. 25 V. 46 John V. 29 they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. I can of mine own self do nothing; John V. 30 as I hear, I judge: and my judgement is just, because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. John Ch. 5 V. 31 * John Ch. 8 V. 14 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. * Matth. Ch. 3 V. 17 John V. 32 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me, is true. * John Ch. 17 V. 33 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth. But I receive not testimony from man: John V. 34 but these things I say, that ye might be saved. John V. 35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. John V. 36 But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. * Matth. Ch. 15 V. 5 John V. 37 And the Father himself which hath sent me, hath born witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. John V. 38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. Search the scriptures, John V. 39 for in them ye think ye have eternal life, and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, John V. 40 that ye might have life. I receive not honour from men. John V. 41 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. John V. 42 I am come in my Father's name, John V. 43 and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. * John Ch. 12 V. 44 45 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? John V. 45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. John V. 46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. John V. 47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? CHAP. XLVII. The history of the seventh and last day of the feast. The disciples pull the ears of corn: thence ariseth a dispute about the sabbath. Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 23 ANd it came to pass M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 1 at that time, Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 23 that M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 1 Jesus Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 23 went through the corn fields on the sabbath-day, that is, L Luke Ch. 6 V. 1 on the second sabbath after the first, M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 1 and his disciples were an hungered. Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 23 And they began as they went, to pluck the ears of corn, L Luke V. 2 and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath-days? M Matth. V 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 23 why do M Matth. V 2 thy disciples Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 23 on the sabbath-day, M Matth. V 2 that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath-day? L Luke V. 3 And Jesus answering them M Matth. V 2 said unto them, Have ye Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 23 never read L Luke V. 3 so much as this, Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 23 what David did when he had need, and was an hungered, he, and they that were with him? Mark V 26 How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, L Luke V. 3 and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him, M Matth. V 2 which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them that were with him, Matth. V 5 but only for the priests alone? Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath-days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, Matth. V 6 and are blameless? But I say unto you, that in this place is one greater than the temple. But if ye had known what this meaneth, Matth. V 7 I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. Mr. Mark V 27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath. Mark V 28 Therefore the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath-day. CHAP. LXVIII. A man that had a withered hand, is healed on the sabbath-day. M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 9 ANd after he was departed thence, he went into their Synagogue. L Luke Ch. 6 V. 6 And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the Synagogue, and taught: And M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 9 behold, Mr. Mark V 28 there was a man which had a withered hand, for L Luke V. 7 his right hand was withered. And the Scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath, that they might find an accusation against him, Mr. Mark V 28 that they might accuse him. M Matth. V 10 And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath-days? that they might accuse him. L Luke V. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the mids. And he arose, and stood forth. Then said Jesus unto them, Luke V. 9 I will ask you one thing, Is it lawful on the sabbath-days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it, and Mr. Mark V 28 kill? M Matth. V 11 But they held their peace. And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath-day, will he not lay hold on it, Matth. V 12 and lift it out? How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath-days. Mr. Mark Ch. 3 V. 5 And when he had looked round about on them all with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, M Matth. V 13 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand: L Luke V. 9 and he did so, Mr. Mark Ch. 3 V. 5 and stretched it forth, and his hand was restored whole as the other. CHAP. XLIX. The Pharisees conspire with the Herodians against Christ: his departure to the sea. L Luke Ch. 6 V. 11 ANd they were filled with madness, and communed one with another, what they might do to Jesus. Mr. Mark Ch. 3 V. 6 And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 14 held a council Mr. Mark Ch. 3 V. 6 with the Herodians, M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 14 and took counsel against him, how they might destroy him. Matth. V 15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence Mr. Mark V 7 with his disciples to the sea, M Matth. V 15 and great multitudes followed him: Mr. Mark V 8 for a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea, And from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond Jordan, and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, Mark V 9 came unto him. And he spoke to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. Mark V 10 For he had healed many, insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues; M Matth. V 15 and he healed them all. Mr. Mark V 11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. Mark V 12 And he straight charged them, that they should not make him known: M Matth. V 17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Matth. V 18 Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall show judgement to the Gentiles. Matth. V 19 He shall not strive, nor cry, neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. Matth. V 20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send for th' judgement unto victory. Matth. V 21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. CHAP. L. The election of the Apostles. L Luke Ch. 6 V. 12 ANd it came to pass in those days, Mark Ch. 3 V. 13 that he went out, M Matth. V 21 and goeth up into a mountain, L Luke V. 13 to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 1 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples Mr. Mark Ch. 3 V. 13 whom he would, and they came unto him: L Luke V. 13 and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles. Mr. Mark V 14 And he ordained twelve that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach: Mark V 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, Mark V 16 and to cast out devils. And Simon, L Luke V. 14 whom he also Mr. Mark V 16 surnamed Peter, L Luke V. 14 and Andrew his brother, Mark V 17 And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James (and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder) L Luke V. 15 Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew, and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Mr. Mark V 17 the Canaanite, L Luke V. 15 called Zelotes; And Judas the brother of James, surnamed Mr. Mark V 17 Thaddeus, L Luke V. 16 and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor, Mr. Mark V 17 which betrayed him. Luke V. 17 And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea-coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases: And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: Luke V. 18 and they were healed. Luke V. 19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. CHAP. LI. Christ's sermon in the mount after the choosing of the apostles. Sect. I. Who are blessed, or (as they are called) the Beatitudes. M Matth. Ch. 5 V. 1 ANd seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him. L Luke Ch. 6 V. 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, M Matth. V 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, L Luke Ch. 6 V. 20 Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. M Matth. V 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. L Luke V. 21 Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. M Matth. V 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matth. V 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. L Luke Ch. 6 V. 21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. M Matth. V 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matth. V 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matth. V 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: Matth. V 9 for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matth. V 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. L Luke V. 22 Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and shall separate you from their company, and shall revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake; M Matth. V 11 and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. L Luke V. 23 Rejoice ye in that day, M Matth. V 12 and be exceeding glad, L Luke V. 23 and leap for joy, for behold, M Matth. V 12 for great is your reward in heaven: L Luke V. 23 for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets, M Matth. V 12 for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. L Luke V. 24 But woe unto you that are rich: for ye have received your consolation. woe unto you that are full: for ye shall hunger. Luke Ch. 6 V. 25 woe unto you that laugh now: for ye shall mourn and weep. Luke V. 26 woe unto you when all men shall speak well of you: for so did their fathers to the false prophets. Sect. II. The duties of the apostles in their ministry. M Matth. Ch. 5 V. 13 Ye are the * Mark Ch. 9 V. 50 Luke Ch. 14 V. 34 salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, Matth. V 14 and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill, Matth. V 15 cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel; but on a candlestick: and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, Matth. V 16 that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Sect. III. The exposition of the Law. Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets: Matth. V 17 I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Matth. V 18 * Luke Ch. 16 V. 18 Till heaven and earth pass, oncjote or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, Matth. V 19 till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do, and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matth. V 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matth. V 21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill: and whosoever shall kill, Matth. Ch. 5 V. 22 shall be in danger of the judgement. But I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause, shall be in danger of the judgement: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Racha, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Matth. V 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remember'st that thy brother hath aught against thee; Matth. V 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Matth. V 25 * Luke Ch. 12 V. 58 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him: lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verily, Matth. V 26 I say unto thee, thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. Matth. V 27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Matth. V 28 Thou shalt not commit adultery. But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. Matth. V 29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Matth. V 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Matth. V 31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement. Matth. V 32 But I say unto you, that * Luke Ch. 16 V. 18 whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced, Matth. V 33 committeth adultery. Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths. Matth. Ch. 5 V. 34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all, neither by heaven, for it is God's throne: Matth. V 35 Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Matth. V 36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. Matth. V 37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these, cometh of evil. Matth. V 38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, Matth. V 39 and a tooth for a tooth. But I say unto you, that ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall * Matth. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Luke 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 smite thee on thy right cheek, L Luke Ch. 6 V. 29 offer M Matth. V 39 and turn to him the other also: L Luke Ch. 6 V. 29 and him that taketh away thy cloak, forbidden not to take thy coat also. M Matth. V 39 And if any will sue thee at the law, Matth. V 40 and take away thy coat, Matth. V 41 let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Matth. V 42 Give to him that asketh thee; and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away: L Luke V. 30 and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again. Luke V. 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Matth. V 43 Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. L Luke V. 27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you. Luke V. 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, M Matth. V 45 and persecute you: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. L Luke V. 32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? M Matth. V 46 what reward have ye? do not even the Publicans the same? L Luke V. 32 for sinners also love those that love them. M Matth. V 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do you more than others? do not even the Publicans so? L Luke Ch. 6 V. 33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, Luke V. 34 what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, that they may receive as much again. Luke V. 35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the highest: for he is kind to the unthankful, and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, Luke V. 36 as your Father also is merciful. M Matth. Ch. 5 V. 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Sect. FOUR Of Alms. Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, Matth. Ch. 6 V. 1 to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Matth. V 2 Therefore, when thou dost thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do, in the Synagogues, and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily, I say unto you, they have their reward. Matth. V 3 But when thou dost alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth: Matth. V 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seethe in secret, himself shall reward thee openly. Sect. V Of Prayer. And when thou prayest, Matth. V 5 thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the Synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily, I say unto you, Matth. V 6 they have their reward. But thou when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seethe in secret, shall reward thee openly. Matth. Ch. 6 V. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Matth. V 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, Matth. V 9 before ye ask him. After this manner therefore pray ye: * Luke Ch. 11 V. 2 Our Father which art in heaven, Matth. V 10 Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Matth. V 11/12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Matth. V 14 for ever. Amen. * Mark Ch. 11 V. 25 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matth. V 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Sect. VI Of Fasting. Moreover, Matth. V 16 when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily, I say unto you, they have their reward. But thou, Matth. V 17 when thou fastest, anoint thine head, Matth. V 18 and wash thy face: That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father which seethe in secret, shall reward thee openly. Sect. VII. Against covetousness and worldly cares. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, Matth. V 19 where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thiefs break through and steal. Matth. Ch. 6 V. 20 * Luke Ch. 12 V. 33 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thiefs do not break through nor steal. Matth. V 21 where your treasure is, Matth. V 22 there will your heart be also. * Luke Ch. 11 V. 34 light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. Matth. V 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! Matth. V 24 * Luke Ch. 16 V. 13 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon. Matth. V 25 Therefore I say unto you, * Luke Ch. 12 V. 22 Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body what ye shall put on: Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: Matth. V 26 for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Matth. V 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? Matth. V 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin. Matth. V 29 And yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Matth. V 30 Wherefore if God so cloth the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more cloth you, Matth. V 31 Oye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or wherewith shall we be clothed? Matth. V 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. Matth. V 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Matth. Ch. 6 V. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Sect. VIII. Against judging. Of brotherly reproof. Judge not, Matth. Ch. 7 V. 1 2 * Mark Ch. 4 V. 24 For with what judgement ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye meet, it shall be measured to you again. L Luke Ch. 6 V. 37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Give, Luke V. 38 and it shall be given unto you: good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into you bosom. For with the same measure that ye meet withal, it shall be measured to you again. Luke V. 39 And he spoke a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? Luke V. 40 The disciple is not above his master; but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. M Matth. V 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Matth. V 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and behold, a beam is in thine own eyes? L Luke V. 42 when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, Matth. V 5 cast out first the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. Sect. IX. Holy things are not to be given to dogs. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, Matth. V 6 neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 21 22 * Mark Ch. 11 V. 24 * Luke Ch. 11 V. 9 * John Ch. 16 V. 24 Ask, and it shall be given you: seek and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matth. V 8 For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, Matth. V 9 it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Matth. V 10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? Matth. V 11 If ye then being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Matth. V 12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the Law and the Prophets. Sect. X. Of the straight gate, and narrow way. Matth. V 13 * Luke Ch. 13 V. 24 Enter ye in at the straight gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat. Matth. V 14 Because straight is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Sect. XI. Of false prophets. Beware of false prophets, Matth. V 15 which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Matth. V 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits: Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit. Matth. V 17 L Luke Ch. 6 V. 43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit: neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by his own fruit: Luke V. 44 for of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble-bush gather they grapes. M Matth. V 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit: neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. * Matth. Ch. 7/3 V 19/10 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Matth. V 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. L Luke Ch. 6 V. 45 A good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, bringeth forth that which is good: and an evil man, out of the evil treasure of his heart, bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. Luke V. 46 And why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? M Matth. V 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Matth. V 22 Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Matth. V 23 * Luke Ch. 13 V. 27 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me ye that work iniquity. Sect. XII. The conclusion of Christ's sermon in the mount. Against Hypocrisy. An exhortation to true piety. Therefore L Luke V. 47 whosoever cometh to me, and heareth M Matth. V 24 these sayings of mine, and doth them, L Luke V. 47 I will show you to whom he is like; M Matth. V 24 I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock. For L Luke V. 48 he is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock. M Matth. V 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blue, L Luke V. 48 and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it, M Matth. V 26 and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man which built his house upon the sand, L Luke V. 49 without a foundation upon the earth. M Matth. Ch. 7 V. 27 And the rain descended, & the floods came, and the winds blue, and beat upon that house, L Luke V. 48 against which the stream did beat vehemently; and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great. M Matth. V 28 And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these sayings, * Mark Ch. 1 V. 22 Luke Ch. 4 V. 32 the people were astonished at his doctrine. For he taught them as one having authority, Matth. V 29 and not as the Scribes. CHAP. LII. A leper healed after the sermon on the mount. L Luke Ch. 7 V. 1 NOw when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, and M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 1 when he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. Matth. V 2 * Mark Ch. 1 V. 40 Luke Ch. 5 V. 12 And behold, there came a leper, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, Matth. V 3 thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will, be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Matth. V 4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man, but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. CHAP. LIII. The Centurion in Capernaum intercedes for his servant, that he might be cured of the palsy. L Luke Ch. 7 V. 1 2 ANd he entered into Capernaum. And a certain Centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and ready to die. Luke V. 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. Luke V. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, that he was worthy for whom he should do this. Luke Ch. 7 V. 5 For he loveth our nation, and hath built us a Synagogue. Then Jesus went with them. Luke V. 6 And when he was now not fare from the house, the Centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself, for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof. Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: Luke V. 7 but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, the Centurion came unto him, beseeching him, And saying, Matth. V 6 Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, Matth. V 7 grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, Matth. V 8 I will come and heal him. The Centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. L Luke V. 8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth: and to another, Come, and he cometh: and to my servant, Do this, and he doth it. When Jesus heard these things, Luke V. 9 he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no not in Israel. M Matth. V 11 And I say unto you, that many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. Matth. V 12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matth. V 13 And Jesus said unto the Centurion, Go thy way, and as thou hast believed, so be it unto thee. And his servant was healed in the self same hour. L Luke V. 10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. CHAP. LIIII. The widow's son of Naim raised to life. L Luke Ch. 7 V. 11 ANd it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Naim; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. Now when he came neigh to the gate of the city, Luke V. 12 behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. Luke V. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. Luke V. 14 And he came and touched the bier, (and they that bore him stood still) and he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead, sat up, Luke V. 15 and began to speak: and he delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on all, Luke V. 16 and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath visited his people. And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea, Luke V. 17 and throughout all the region round about. CHAP. LV. Messengers are sent from John Baptist out of prison to Christ. L Luke V. 18 ANd the disciples of John shown him all these things. M Matth. Ch. 11 V. 2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, L Luke V. 19 calling unto him two of his disciples, he sent them to Jesus, M Matth. V 3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? L Luke V. 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come, or look we for another? Luke V. 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits, and unto many that were blind he gave sight. M Matth. Ch. 11 V. 4 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see: Matth. V 5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the Gospel preached unto them. Matth. V 6 And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me. CHAP. LVI. The sermon of Christ to the multitude, when the disciples of John Baptist were departed. Sect. I. The Encomium given by Christ to John Baptist. L Luke Ch. 7 V. 24 ANd when the messengers of John were departed, M Matth. V 7 Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? Matth. V 8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, L Luke V. 25 they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, M Matth. V 9 are in kings houses. But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea I say unto you, and more than a prophet. Matth. V 10 For this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. L Luke V. 28 For M Matth. V 11 verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater L Luke V. 28 prophet M Matth. V 11 than John the Baptist: notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he. Matth. V 12 * Luke Ch. 16 V. 16 And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Matth. V 13 For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John. Matth. Ch. 11 V. 14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias which was for to come. L Luke Ch. 7 V. 29 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans justified God, being baptised with the baptism of John. Luke V. 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptised of him. M Matth. V 15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Sect. II. The parable of the children playing in the marketplace. L Luke V. 31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like? Luke V. 32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, M Matth. V 16 and calling unto their fellows, Matth. V 17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced: we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented, nor L Luke V. 33 wept. For John the Baptist came neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. Luke V. 34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold, a gluttonous man, and a wine-bibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. Luke V. 35 But wisdom is justified of all her children. Sect. III. Christ upbraids and complains of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. M Matth. V 20 Then began be to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, * Luke Ch. 10 V. 13 because they repent not. Matth. V 21 woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida: for if the mighty works which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repent long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Matth. V 22 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon, at the day of judgement, Matth. Ch. 11 V. 23 then for you. And thou Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, Matth. V 24 that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgement, then for thee. Sect. FOUR Christ's thanksgiving. Matth. V 25 * Luke Ch. 10 V. 21 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so Father, Matth. V 26 for so it seemed good in thy sight. Sect. V The conclusion of Christ's sermon. Matth. V 27 * John Ch. 3 V. 35 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son but the Father: * John Ch. 6 V. 46 neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Matth. V 28 Come unto me all ye that labour, and are heavy laden, Matth. V 29 and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matth. V 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. CHAP. LVII. Marry Magdalene anointeth Christ's feet at the house of Simon the Pharisee. * Mark Ch. 14 V. 3 L Luke Ch. 7 V. 36 ANd one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him, and he went into the Pharisees house, and sat down to meat. Luke Ch. 7 V. 37 And behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisees house, brought an alabaster box of ointment; And stood at his feet behind him weeping, Luke V. 38 and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. Luke V. 39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him, saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who, and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. And Jesus answering, Luke V. 40 said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. Luke V. 41 There was a certain creditor, which had two debtors: the one ought five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, Luke V. 42 he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? Simon answered & said, Luke V. 43 I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. Luke V. 44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Luke V. 45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. Luke V. 46 Mine head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. Luke V. 47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. Luke V. 48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. Luke V. 49 And they that sat at meat with him, began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? Luke V. 50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. CHAP. LVIII. Christ preacheth through cities and villages. L Luke Ch. 8 V. 1 ANd it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village preaching, and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him. Luke V. 2 And certain women which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, * Mark Ch. 16 V. 9 Luke V. 3 out of whom went seven devils; And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others which ministered unto him of their substance. CHAP. LIX. Christ returns to his house at Capernaum. The calumny of the Scribes. The deliberation of his kindred, and a sharp dispute between him and the Scribes. Mr. Mark Ch. 3 V. 19 20 ANd they went into an house. And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 22 * Luke Ch. 11 V. 14 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spoke and saw. And all the people were amazed, Matth. V 23 and said, Is this the son of David? * Matth. Ch. 9 V. 24/34 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. Mr. Mark V 21 And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. Mark V 22 And the Scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, Mr. Mark Ch. 3 V. 23 and he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 25 Mark Ch. 3 V. 23 Every kingdom divided against itself, is brought to desolation: and every city or house divided against itself, shall not stand. Mr. Mark V 26 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. M Matth. V 26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; Matth. V 27 how shall then his kingdom stand? And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. Matth. V 28 But if I cast out devils by the spirit of God, than the kingdom of God is come unto you. Matth. V 29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and than he will spoil his house. Matth. V 30 He that is not with me, is against me: and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth abroad. Wherefore Mr. Mark V 28 verily I say unto you, Matth. V 31 * Luke Ch. 12 V. 10 All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: M Matth. V 32 but the blasphemy against the holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come, Mr. Mark V 29 for ever, but is in danger of eternal damnation: Mark V 30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit. M Matth. V 33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. Matth. V 34 Matth. Ch. 3 V. 7 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matth. V 35 A good man, out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth forth good things: and an evil man, out of the evil treasure, Matth. Ch. 12 V. 36 bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement. Matth. V 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. * Matth. Ch. 16 V. 38/1 * Luke Ch. 11 V. 29 Then certain of the Scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. Matth. V 39 But he answered and said to them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign, and there shall no sign be given to it, Matth. V 40 but the sign of the prophet Ionas. For as Ionas was three days and three nights in the whales belly: so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgement with this generation, Matth. V 41 and shall condemn it, because they repent at the preaching of Ionas; and behold, a greater than Ionas is here. Matth. V 42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgement with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomen; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. Matth. V 43 * Luke Ch. 11 V. 24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, Matth. V 44 seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, Matth. V 45 and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation. CHAP. LX. Christ's mother and brethren desire to speak with him. M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 46 ANd while he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren L Luke Ch. 8 V. 19 came to him, and M Matth. Ch. 12 V. 46 stood without, desiring to speak with him, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 19 and could not come at him for the press, Mr. Mark Ch. 3 V. 31 and standing without, sent unto him, calling him. M Matth. V 47 Than one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. Matth. V 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? Mr. Mark V 32 And the multitude sat about him, and they say unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren L Luke V. 20 stand without, Mr. Mark V 33 they seek for thee, for thee, L Luke V. 20 desiring to see thee. Mr. Mark V 34 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? And he looked round about on them which sat about him, M Matth. V 49 and he stretched forth his hand towards his disciples, and said, Behold my mother, and my brethren. For whosoever shall do the will of Mr. Mark V 35 God M Matth. V 50 my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, Mr. Mark V 35 and my sister and mother. L Luke V. 21 My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. CHAP. LXI. Christ's parabolical sermon to the multitude by the seaside out of a ship. M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 1 THe same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the seaside. L Luke Ch. 8 V. 4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 1 he began again to teach by the seaside. M Matth. V 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 2 and sat in the sea; M Matth. V 2 and the whole multitude stood on the shore, Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 2 and was by the sea, on the land. M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 3 And he spoke unto them, Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 2 and taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine L Luke Ch. 8 V. 4 by a parable, Mr. Mark V 3 Harken, Behold, there went out a sour to sow L Luke Ch. 8 V. 4 his seed. Mr. Mark V 4 And it came to pass as he sowed, some fell by the way side, L Luke V. 5 and it was trodden down, Mr. Mark V 4 and the fowls of the air came, and devouted it up. And * Matth. Ch. 13 V. 5 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Mark. Ch. 4 V. 5 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 5 some fell upon stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had not depth of earth. But when the sun was up, L Luke V. 6 and assoon as it was sprung up, M Matth. V 6 it was scorched, because it lacked moisture; Mr. Mark V 6 and because it had no root, it withered away. L Luke V. 6 And some fell among thorns, Luke V. 7 and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it, Luke V. 8 Mr. Mark V 7 and it yielded no fruit. L Luke V. 6 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit Mr. Mark V 8 that sprang up and increased, and brought forth, some thirty, Mark V 9 and some sixty, and some an hundred. L L Luke V. 6 And when he said these things, he cried Mr. Mark V 10 and said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And when he was alone, M Matth. V 10 the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? L Luke V. 9 And his disciples, Mr. Mark V 10 they that were about him, with the twelve, asked of him the parable, L Luke V. 9 saying, What might this parable be? Matth. V 11 Mark V 11 And he answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them, L Luke V. 10 others Mr. Mark V 11 that are without, M Matth. V 11 it is not given, Mr. Mark V 12 but all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. M Matth. V 12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. Matth. Ch. 13 V. 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. Matth. V 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, Matth. V 15 and shall not understand: and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive. For this people heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Matth. V 16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see; Matth. V. 17 and your ears, for they hear. * Luke Ch. 10 V. 24 For yerily I say unto you, that many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will you know all parables? M Matth. V 18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sour. L Luke Ch. 8 V. 11 Now the parable is this: Mr. Mark V 14 The sower soweth the word. L Luke Ch. 8 V. 11 The seed is the word of God. Mr. Mark V 15 And these are they by the way side, L Luke V. 12 that hear, Mr. Mark V 15 where the word is sown: but when they have heard, L Luke V. 12 then Mr. Mark V 15 Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts, L Luke V. 12 our of their hearts, lest they should believe, and be saved. M Matth. V 19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart: this is he which received seed by the way side. Mr. Mark V 16 And these are they likewise M Matth. V 20 that received the seed into stony places, Mr. Mark V 16 who when they have heard the word, immediately they receive it, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 13 the word Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 16 with gladness: Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 17 And L Luke Ch. 8 V. 13 these Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 17 have no root in themselves, and so endute but for a time, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 13 which for a while believe; Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 17 afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the words sake, immediately they are offended, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 13 and in the time of temptation fall away. Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 17 And these are they which M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 22 received seed among the thorns, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 13 which when they have heard the word, L Luke V. 14 go forth, Mr. Mark V 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, L Luke V. 14 and the pleasures of this life, Mr. Mark V 19 and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful, L Luke V. 14 and they bring no fruit to perfection. Mr. Mark V 20 Matth. V 23 And these are they which M Matth. V 23 rectived seed into the good ground, Mr. Mark V 20 such as hear the word, and receive it, and L Luke V. 15 in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, M Matth. V 23 and understand it, L Luke V. 15 and bring forth fruit with patience, Mr. Mark V 21 some thirty fold, some sixty, and some an hundred. And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick? L Luke V. 16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed: but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. Mr. Mark V 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested: neither was any thing kept sceret, L Luke V. 17 that shall not be known, and come abroad. Mr. Mark V 23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. And he said unto them, L Luke V. 18 Take heed therefore Mr. Mark V 23 what and L Luke V. 18 how ye hear. Mr. Mark V 24 With what measure ye meet, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. Luke V. 18 Luke V. 19 For whosoever soever hath, to him shall be given: and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which be soometh to have. Mark V 26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground, Mark Ch. 4 V. 27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. Mark V 28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, than the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. Mark V 29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come. M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: Matth. V 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, Matth. V 26 and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, than appeared the tares also. Matth. V 27 So the servants of the householder came, and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? Matth. V 28 He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? Matth. V 29 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Matth. V 30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together frist the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. Matth. V 31 * Luke Ch. 13 V. 19 Another parable put he forth unto them, Mr. Mark V 30 and said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? Mr. Mark V 31 The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustardseed, which a man took and sowed in his field; Mr. Mark V 32 Which, when it is sown in the earth, is M Matth. V 32 indeed Mr. Mark V 32 less than all the seeds that be in the earth: But when it is sown, it groweth up; M Matth. V 32 and when it is grown, Mr. Mark V 32 it becometh greater than all herbs, M Matth. V 32 and becometh a tree, Mr. Mark V 32 and shooteth out great branches, M Matth. V 32 so that the birds of the air come and Mr. Mark V 32 lodge under the shadow of it, M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 33 and in the branches thereof. * Luke Ch. 13 V. 20 Another parable spoke he unto them, The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Matth. V 34 All these things spoke Jesus unto the multitude in parables. Mark Ch. 4 V. 33 Mr. Mark V 34 And with many such parables spoke he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. But without a parable spoke he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples: M Matth. V 35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. CHAP. LXII. Christ returns from the sea. The parable of the tares, and others. M Matth. V 36 THen Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. Matth. V 37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed, is the Son of man: Matth. V 38 The field is the world: the good seed are the children of the kingdom: but the tares are the children of the wicked one: Matth. V 39 The enemy that sowed them, is the devil: the harvest is the end of the world: Matth. V 40 and the reapers are the angles. As therefore the tares are gathered and burnt in the fire; Matth. V 41 so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, Matth. V 42 and them which do iniquity: And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing, Matth. V 43 and gnashing of teeth. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. Matth. Ch. 13 V. 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field: the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, Matth. V 45 the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, Matth. V 46 seeking goodly pearls: Who when he had found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it. Again, Matth. V 47 the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: Matth. V 48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, Matth. V 49 but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just; Matth. V 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Matth. V 51 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Matth. V 52 Yea, Lord. Then said he unto them, Therefore every Scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven, is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. CHAP. LXIII. A lawyer offers to be Christ's disciple. Another would first bury his father. M Matth. V 53 ANd it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence. Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 35 And the same day when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to departed part unto the other side. Matth. Ch. 8 V. 19 * Luke Ch. 9 V. 57 And a certain Scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. Matth. V 20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Matth. V 21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Matth. V 22 But Jesus said unto him, Fellow me, and let the dead bury their dead. CHAP. LXIIII Christ. passeth over into the country of the Gergesenes. L Luke Ch. 8 V. 22 NOw it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship. M Matth. V 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship: L Luke Ch. 8 V. 22 and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake; and they launched forth: Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 36 and there were also with them other little ships. L Luke V. 23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep. M Matth. V 24 And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, L Luke V. 23 and there came down M Matth. V 24 a great storm of wind L Luke V. 23 on the lake, Mr. Mark V 37 and the waves beat into the ship, M Matth. V 24 insomuch that the ship was covered with waves, Mr. Mark V 37 so that it was now full, L Luke V. 23 and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. Mr. Mark V 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow. M Matth. V 25 And his disciples came to him, L Luke V. 24 and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish: Mr. Mark V 38 Master, earest thou not that we perish? M Matth. V 26 Lord, save us; we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea, L Luke V. 24 and theraging of the water, Mr. Mark V 39 and said unto the sea; Peace, be still: and the wind allayed, L Luke V. 24 and they ceased, Mr. Mark Ch. 4 V. 40 and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have not faith? L Luke Ch. 8 V. 25 where is your faith? Mr. Mark V 41 And they feared exceedingly: M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 27 but the men marvelled, saying L Luke Ch. 8 V. 25 one to another, What manner of man is this? for he commandeth even the winds and water, M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 27 that even the winds and the sea obey him. CHAP. LXV. Christ heals the possessed of devils in the country of the Gergesenes. L Luke Ch. 8 V. 26 ANd they * 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. sailed, Mr. Mark Ch. 5 V. 1 and came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 26 which is over against Galilee. M Matth. V 28 And when he was come to the other side, into the country of the Gergesenes, Mr. Mark V 2 And when he was come out of the ship L Luke Ch. 8 V. 26 to land, M Matth. V 28 there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. Matth. V 29 And behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time? Mr. Mark V 2 Immediately, I say, there met him out of the tombs, a man with an unclean spirit, L Luke V. 27 a certain man out of the city, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but Mr. Mark V 3 had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no not with chains: Mark V 4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. Mark V 5 And always night and day he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying and cutting himself with stones. Mark V 6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, Mark Ch. 5 V. 7 he came and worshipped him, And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? L Luke Ch. 8 V. 28 I beseech thee, Mr. Mark Ch. 5 V. 7 I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not. L Luke V. 29 For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man: Mr. Mark V 8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit. L Luke V. 29 For oftentimes it had caught him, and he was kept bound with chains, and in fetters; and he broke the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness. And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? Luke V. 30 Mr. Mark V 9 And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many, L Luke V. 30 because many devils were entered into him. Mr. Mark V 10 And he besought him much, that he would not send them away out of the country, and L Luke V. 31 that he would not command them to go out into the deep. M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 30 And there was a good way off from them, Mr. Mark V 11 nigh unto the mountains, a great herd M Matth. Ch. 8 V. 30 of many L Luke V. 31 swine feeding on the mountain. Mr. Mark V 12 And all the devils besought him, Luke V. 32 saying, M Matth. V 31 If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. Mr. Mark V 13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave, and he said unto them, Go. Mr. Mark V 13 And the unclean spirits, L Luke V. 33 devils, went out of the man, Mr. Mark V 13 and entered into the swine, M Matth. V 32 into the herd of swine: and behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters: Mr. Mark V 13 they were about two thousand, and were choked in the sea. L Luke V. 34 When they that fed Mr. Mark V 13 the swine L Luke V. 34 saw what was done, they fled, M Matth. V 33 and went their ways into the city, Mr. Mark V 14 and told it in the city, and in the country, M Matth. V 34 and what was befallen to the possessed of devils. And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus, Mr. Mark V 15 and they went out to see what it was that was done. And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 35 and found the man out of whom the devils were departed, Mr. Mark V 15 and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 35 at the feet of Jesus: Mr. Mark Ch. 5 V. 16 and they were afraid. And they that saw it, told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, L Luke V. 36 by what means he was made whole, Mr. Mark Ch. 5 V. 16 and also concerning the swine. M Matth. V 34 And when they saw him, L Luke V. 37 than the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about Mr. Mark V 17 began to pray him M Matth. V 34 that he would departed out of their coasts; L Luke V. 37 for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again. Mr. Mark V 18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil, L Luke V. 38 the man out of whom the devils were departed, besought him that he might be with him. Mr. Mark V 19 Howbeit, Jesus suffered him not, L Luke V. 39 but sent him away, saying, Return to thine own house, Mr. Mark V 19 to thy friends, and show them how great things the Lord L Luke V. 39 God Mr. Mark V 19 hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. L Luke V. 39 And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city, Mr. Mark V 20 and began to publish in Decapolis, how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. CHAP. LXVI. Christ returns to Capernaum. Matthews feast, and the disputations there moved. M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 1 ANd he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. L Luke V. 40 And it came to pass, that when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him, for they were all waiting for him. Mr. Mark V 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him, and he was nigh unto the sea. L Luke Ch. 5 V. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house. Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 15 And it came to pass, that as Jesus sat at meat in his house, M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 10 behold, many Publicans and sinners came and sat down Mr. Mark Ch. 2 V. 15 together with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many, and they followed him. Mark V 16 And when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with Publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that M Matth. V 11 your master Mr. Mark V 16 eateth and drinketh with Publicans and sinners? L Luke V. 30 But their Scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with Publicans and sinners? M Matth. V 12 But when Jesus heard that, he L Luke V. 31 answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. M Matth. V 13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Mr. Mark V 18 And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast. M Matth. V 14 Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, L Luke V. 33 and make prayers; Mr. Mark V 18 but thy disciples fast not, L Luke V. 33 but eat and drink? Mr. Mark V 19 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bride-chamber M Matth. V 15 mourn, and Mr. Mark V 19 fast, while the bridegroom is with them? L Luke V. 34 Can ye make the children of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? Luke V. 35 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them; and then shall they fast in those days. Luke V. 36 And he spoke also a parable unto them, No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old: if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new, agreeth not with the old. Mr. Mark V 21 No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up, taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse. And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; Mark Ch. 2 V. 22 else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilt, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles, M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 17 and both are preserved. L Luke Ch. 5 V. 38 No man also having drunk old wine, straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better. CHAP. LXVII. Christ raiseth from death the daughter of Jairus, and heals a woman of her bloody issue. M Matth. V 18 WHile he spoke these things unto them, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 41 behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the Synagogue, Mr. Mark Ch. 5 V. 22 one of the rulers of the Synagogue: and when he saw him, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 41 he fell down at Jesus feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: For he had one only daughter, Luke V. 42 about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying: Mr. Mark V 23 And he besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death, I pray thee come and lay thy hands on her that she may be healed; and she shall live. M Matth. V 19 And Jesus arose, and followed him, & so did his disciples. Mr. Mark V 24 And Jesus went with him, and much people followed him. L Luke V. 42 But as he went, the people a Luke 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. thronged him Mr. Mark V 24 and b Mark 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. pressed him. M Matth. V 20 And behold, Mr. Mark V 25 a certain woman L Luke V. 43 having an issue of blood, M Matth. V 20 which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, Mr. Mark V 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and L Luke V. 43 which had spent all her living upon physicians, Mr. Mark V 27 and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. Mr. Mark Ch. 5 V. 29 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. Mark V 30 And Jesus immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? L Luke Ch. 8 V. 45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter, and they that were with him, said, Master, the multitude throng thee, and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? And Jesus said, Luke V. 46 Some body hath touched me, for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. Mr. Mark V 32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing: M Matth. V 22 and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort. L Luke V. 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, Mr. Mark V 33 fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, she came, L Luke V. 47 and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people, for what cause she had touched him, Mr. Mark V 33 and told him all the truth, L Luke V. 48 and how she was healed immediately. And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole, Mr. Mark V 34 go in peace, and be whole of thy plague: M Matth. V 22 and the woman was made whole from that hour. Mr. Mark V 35 While he yet spoke, there came from the ruler of the Synagogues house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead; why troublest thou the Master any further? Luke V. 49 Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. Luke V. 50 But Mr. Mark V 36 assoon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the Synagogue, Be not afraid; only believe, L Luke V. 50 and she shall be made whole. Mr. Mark V 37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, Mark V 38 and James, and John the brother of James. And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the Synagogue. L Luke Ch. 8 V. 52 And all wept and bewailed her. M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 23 And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels, and the people making a noise, Mr. Mark Ch. 5 V. 39 and them that wept, and wailed greatly; And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? M Matth. V 24 give place, L Luke Ch. 8 V. 52 weep not; M Matth. V 24 for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. L Luke V. 53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. Mr. Mark V 40 But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. Mark V 41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and L Luke V. 54 called, Mr. Mark V 41 and said unto her, Talitha-cumi, which is being interpreted, Damsel (I say unto thee) arise. L Luke V. 55 And her spirit came again, Mr. Mark V 42 and straightway the damsel arose, and walked, for she was of the age of twelve years: L Luke V. 56 and her parents were astonished Mr. Mark V 43 with a great astonishment. And he charged them straight, that no man should know it, and L Luke V. 56 that they should tell no man what was done, Mr. Mark V 43 and commanded that something should be given her to eat. M Matth. V 26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. CHAP. LXVIII. Two blind men restored to sight. M Matth. V 27 ANd when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, Matth. V 28 the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? they said unto him, Matth. V 29 Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith, be it unto you. And their eyes were opened, Matth. V 30 and Jesus straight charged them, saying, See that no man know it. But they, Matth. Ch. 9 V. 31 when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country. CHAP. LXIX. A dumb man possessed of a devil is healed. M Matth. V 32 * Luke Ch. 11 V. 14 AS they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. And when the devil was cast out, Matth. V 33 the dumb spoke, and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. Matth. V 34 * Matth. Ch. 12 V. 24 Mark Ch. 3 V. 22 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out the devils, through the prince of the devils. CHAP. LXX. Christ's second return to Nazareth. Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 1 ANd he went out from thence, and came into his own country, and his disciples follow him. M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 54 And when he was come into his own country, Mr. Mark V 2 and when the sabbath-day was come, he began to teach M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 54 them in their Synagogue: Mr. Mark V 2 and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 54 this wisdom, and these mighty works? Mr. Mark V 2 and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? Mark V 3 Is not this the carpenter, M Matth. V 55 the carpenters son, Mr. Mark V 3 the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 55 Is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren James, and Joses, and Simon; and Judas? And his sisters, are they not all Mr. Mark V 3 here with us? M Matth. V 56 whence then hath this man all these things? Mr. Mark V 4 And they were offended at him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kindred, and in his own house. And he could there do no mighty work, Mark Ch. 6 V. 5 save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. M Matth. Ch. 13 V. 58 And he did not many mighty works there, because of their unbelief. Mr. Mark V 6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. THE FOURTH BOOK. THE HISTORY OF THE THIRD YEAR OF CHRIST'S PUBLIC MINISTRY. CHAP. LXXI. What Christ did in the third year of his ministry: and first of his general visitation of Galilee. M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 35 * Luke Ch. 13 V. 22 ANd Jesus went about all the cities and villages, Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 6 round about the villages, teaching M Matth. Ch. 9 V. 35 in their Synagogues, and preaching the Gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness, Matth. V 36 and every disease among the people. * Mark Ch. 6 V. 34 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Matth. V 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few. * Matth. Ch. 9 V. 38 Luke Ch. 10 V. 2 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. CHAP. LXXII. Christ's first sending out of the apostles to preach the coming of the Messiah, and to confirm their doctrine with miracles. Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 7 ANd he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them out by two and two. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 1 Then he called the twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 7 over unclean spirits, and L Luke Ch. 9 V. 1 over all devils, M Matth. Ch. 10 V. 1 to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness, and all manner of disease. Matth. V 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these, The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, James the son of Zebedee, Matth. V 3 and John his brother, Philip, and Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew the Publican, James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus, Matth. V 4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent forth, Matth. V 5 Mark V 8 Mr. Mark V 9 and commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only: no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: But be shod with sandals, and not put on two coats. L Luke V. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. Luke V. 3 And he said unto them, M Mark V 9 and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not. But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matth. V 6 And as ye go, Matth. V 7 preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matth. V 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, Matth. V 9 freely give. Provide neither gold, nor silver, Matth. Ch. 10 V. 10 nor brass in your purses: Nor scrip for your journey, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 3 neither bread, neither money, neither have two coats apiece, M Matth. V 11 neither shoes, nor yet staves: ( * Luke Ch. 10 V. 7 for the workman is worthy of his meat) And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy. Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 10 In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. M Matth. V 12 And when ye come into an house, salute it. Matth. V 13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, Matth. V 14 let your peace return to you. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words; Mr. Mark V 11 when ye depart thence, M Matth. V 14 out of that house, or city, shake off L Luke Ch. 9 V. 5 the very dust Mr. Mark V 11 under your feet, for a testimony against them. M Matth. V 15 Verily, I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha, in the day of judgement, Matth. V 16 then for that city. * Luke Ch. 10 V. 3 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men; Matth. V 17 for they will deliver you up to the counsels, and they will scourge you in their Synagogues. Matth. V 18 And ye shall be brought before governor's and king's for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. Matth. V 19 * Mark Ch. 13 V. 11 Luke Ch. 12 V. 11 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. Matth. V 20 For it is not ye that speak, but the spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. Matth. V 21 * Luke Ch. 21 V. 16 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. Matth. V 22 * Mark Ch. 13 V. 13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, Matth. V 23 shall be saved. But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. Matth. Ch. 10 V. 24 * Luke Ch. 6 V. 40 John Ch. 15 V. 20 Ch. 13 V. 16 The disciple is not above his master, Matth. V 25 nor the servant above his lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord: if they have called the Master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Matth. V 26 Fear them not therefore: * Mark Ch. 4 V. 22 Luke Ch. 8 V. 17 for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. Matth. V 27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: Matth. V 28 and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the house tops. * Luke Ch. 12 V. 4 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matth. V 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Matth. V 30 Fear ye not therefore; Matth. V 31 ye are of more value than many sparrows. Matth. V 32 * Luke Ch. 12 V. 8 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Matth. V 33 * Mark Ch. 8 V. 38 Luke Ch. 9 V. 26 But whosoever shall deny me before men, Matth. V 34 him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. * Luke Ch. 12 V. 51 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, Matth. V 35 but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. Matth. V 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. Matth. V 37 * Luke Ch. 14 V. 26 He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, Matth. V 38 is not worthy of me. * Mark Ch. 8 V. 34 Luke Ch. 9 V. 23 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. Matth. V 39 * John Ch. 12 V. 25 He that findeth his life, shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it. Matth. V 40 * Luke Ch. 10 V. 16 John Ch. 13 V. 20 He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, Matth. Ch. 10 V. 41 shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous man's reward. Matth. V 42 * Mark Ch. 9 V. 41 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones, a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. CHAP. LXXIII. The history of Christ's and his apostles preaching in their first going out. M Matth. Ch. 11 V. 1 ANd it came to pass when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 6 And they departed and went through the towns, preaching the Gospel, and Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 12 that men should repent, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 6 and healing every where. Mr. Mark V 13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them. CHAP. LXXIIII. John Baptist is beheaded. Mr. Mark V 21 ANd when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee: M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 6 But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. Matth. V 7 Whereupon he promised with an oath, to give her whatsoever she would ask. Mr. Mark V 22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. Mark Ch. 6 V. 23 And he swore unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. Mark V 24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? and she said, Mark V 25 The head of John the Baptist. And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger, the head of John the Baptist. And the king was exceeding sorry. Mark V 26 M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptists head in a charger. Matth. V 9 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oaths sake, & them which sat with him at meat, Mr. Mark V 26 he would not reject her, but M Matth. V 9 commanded it to be given her. Mr. Mark V 27 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought; and he went, M Matth. V 10 and beheaded John in the prison. And his head was brought in a charger, Matth. V 11 and given to the damsel: and she brought it, Mr. Mark V 28 and gave it to her mother. Mark V 92 And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb, M Matth. V 12 and buried it, and went and told Jesus. CHAP. LXXV. Christ's fame is spread abroad. The judgement of Herod and his courtiers concerning Christ. Mr. Mark V 14 ANd M Matth. V 1 at that time Mr. Mark V 14 king Herod L Luke Ch. 9 V. 7 the Tetrarch M Matth. V 1 heard of the fame of Jesus, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 7 and of all that was done by him: ( Mr. Mark V 14 for his name was spread abroad) M Matth. V 2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist, he is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. Mr. Mark V 15 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. Mark Ch. 6 V. 16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John whom I beheaded, he is risen from the dead. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 7 And he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead: And of some, that Elias had appeared: Luke Ch. 9 V. 8 and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. And Herod said, John have I beheaded: Luke V. 9 but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. CHAP. LXXVI. Christ goes into a solitary place. The miracle of the five loaves, with which he fed five thousand. L Luke V. 10 ANd the apostles, when they were returned, Mr. Mark V 30 gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 13 When Jesus heard of it, Mr. Mark V 31 he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. Mark V 32 And J John Ch. 6 V. 1 after these things Jesus L Luke V. 10 took them and M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 13 departed thence, and J John Ch. 6 V. 1 went M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 13 by ship J John Ch. 6 V. 1 over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias, L Luke V. 10 privately into a desert place, belonging to the city called Bethsaida. Mr. Mark V 33 And the people saw them departing, and many knew him: M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 13 and when the people had heard thereof, L Luke V. 10 and knew it, they followed him. J John V. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased, Mr. Mark V 34 and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him. And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd. J John Ch. 6 V. 3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. And the , a feast of the Jews, John V. 4 was nigh. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 11 And he received them, and spoke unto them of the kingdom of God, Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 34 and he began to teach them many things, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 11 and healed them that had need of healing, M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 14 and he healed their sick. L Luke V. 12 And when the day began to wear away, Mr. Mark V 35 was now fare spent, M Matth. V 15 and when it was evening, Mr. Mark V 35 his disciples, L Luke V. 12 the twelve, Mr. Mark V 35 came to him, L Luke V. 12 and said unto him, Mr. Mark V 36 This is a desert place, and now the time is fare passed. Send L Luke V. 12 the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, M Matth. V 15 and buy themselves Mr. Mark V 36 bread and M Matth. V 15 victuals, L Luke V. 12 and get victuals; Mr. Mark V 36 for they have nothing to eat, L Luke V. 12 for we are here in a desert place. M Matth. V 16 But Jesus Mr. Mark V 37 answered and said unto them, M Matth. V 16 They need not departed, give ye them to eat. Mr. Mark V 37 And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? J John V. 5 When Jesus then lift up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? John V. 6 (And this he said to prove him, for he himself knew what he would do) Philip answered him, John V. 7 Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one might take a little. Mr. Mark V 38 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, J John V. 8 one of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, There is a lad here, John V. 9 which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? M Matth. V 17 They say unto him, We have here L Luke V. 13 no more but five loaves and two fishes, except we should go and buy meat for all this people. Luke V. 14 For they were about five thousand men. M Matth. V 18 He said, Bring them hither to me. Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 39 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. J John Ch. 6 V. 10 And Jesus said L Luke V. 14 unto his disciples, J John Ch. 6 V. 10 Make the men sit down, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 15 make them sit down by fifties in a company. And they did so. J John Ch. 6 V. 10 Now there was much grass in the place. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 15 And they made them all sit down: Mr. Mark V 40 And they sat down in ranks by hundreds, and by fifties, J John Ch. 6 V. 10 in number about five thousand. M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves and two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed L Luke V. 16 them, J John V. 11 and when he had given thanks, Mr. Mark V 41 he broke the loaves, M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 19 and gave the loaves to the disciples L Luke V. 16 to set before the multitude, M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 19 and the disciples to the multitude J John V. 11 that were set down; and likewise of the fishes, as much as they would: Mr. Mark V 41 and the two fishes divided he among them all. M Matth. V 20 And they did all eat, L Luke V. 17 and were all filled. J John V. 12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, John V. 13 that nothing be lost. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above, unto them that had eaten. Mr. Mark V 43 And they took up M Matth. V 20 of the fragments that remained L Luke V. 17 to them, M Matth. V 20 twelve baskets full, Mr. Mark V 43 and of the fishes. M Matth. V 21 And they that had eaten, were about five thousand men, beside women and children. J John V. 14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. John V. 15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, Mr. Mark V 45 straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before M Matth. V 22 him, Mr. Mark V 45 unto Bethsaida, while he sent M Matth. V 23 the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, J John V. 15 he departed again and M Matth. Ch. 14 V. 23 went up into a mountain J John V. 15 himself alone, Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 46 to pray. CHAP. LXXVII. Christ walks upon the sea: and what then happened. J John Ch. 6 V. 16 ANd when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, John V. 17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea towards Capernaum: and it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. And the sea arose, John V. 18 by reason of a great wind that blew. Mr. Mark V 47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, M Matth. V 24 and he was there alone Mr. Mark V 47 on the land. M Matth. V 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves. Mr. Mark V 48 And he saw them toiling in rowing, (for the wind was contrary unto them) and about the fourth watch of the night M Matth. V 25 Jesus went unto them and Mr. Mark V 48 cometh unto them, walking upon the sea. J John V. 19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship, Mr. Mark V 49 and would have passed by them. But when they, M Matth. V 26 the disciples, Mr. Mark V 49 saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, J John V. 19 and they were afraid, Mr. Mark V 49 and cried out, (for they all saw him, and were troubled) M Matth. V 27 saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spoke unto them, Mr. Mark V 50 and saith unto them, Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid. M Matth. V 28 And Peter answered him, and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Matth. V 29 Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. Matth. V 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried, Matth. Ch. 14 V. 31 saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? J John Ch. 6 V. 21 And they willingly received him into the ship, Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 51 and he went up unto them into the ship. M Matth. V 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased: J John Ch. 6 V. 21 and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. M Matth. V 33 Then they that were in the ship, came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truththou art the Son of God: Mr. Mark Ch. 6 V. 51 and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, Mark V 52 and wondered. For they considered not the miracle of the loaves, for their heart was hardened. Mark V 53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Genesareth, and drew to the shore. Mark V 54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him. M Matth. V 35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out, Mr. Mark V 55 and ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. Mark V 56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, M Matth. V 36 and brought unto him all that were diseased, and besought him that they might only touch, Mr. Mark V 56 if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him, M Matth. V 36 were made perfectly whole. CHAP. LXXVIII. Christ's sermon of the spiritual eating of his flesh, and drinking of his blood. J John V. 22 THe day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea, saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone: (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias, John Ch. 6 V. 23 nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks) When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, John V. 24 neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. John V. 25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jesus answered them and said, John V. 26 Verily verily I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. John V. 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: * Matth. Ch. 3 V. 17 for him hath God the Father sealed. Then said they unto him, John V. 28 What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, John V. 29 This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. They said therefore unto him, John V. 30 What sign showest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work? John V. 31 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert, as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. Then Jesus said unto them, John V. 32 Verily verily I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven, but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. John V. 33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. Then said they unto him, Lord, John V. 34 evermore give us this bread. John V. 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst. But I said unto you, John V. 36 that ye also have seen me, and believe not. John V. 37 All that the Father giveth me, shall come to me; and him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out. John Ch. 6 V. 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. John V. 39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me, I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. John V. 40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seethe the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day. The Jews than murmured at him, John V. 41 because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. And they said, * Matth. Ch. 13 V. 55 John V. 42 Is not this Jesus the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? John V. 43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. John V. 44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him; and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, John V. 45 And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. John V. 46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, * Matth. Ch. 11 V. 27 save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. John V. 47 Verily verily I say unto you, He that believeth on me, hath everlasting life. I am that bread of life. John V. 48/49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. John V. 50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. John V. 51 I am the living bread, which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John V. 52 The Jews therefore strove amongst themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? John V. 53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily verily I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. John Ch. 6 V. 54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed, John V. 55 and my blood is drink indeed. He thabeateth my flesh, John V. 56 and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. John V. 57 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. John V. 58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread, shall live for ever. These things said he in the Synagogue, John V. 59 as he taught in Capernaum. John V. 60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? John V. 61 When Jesus knew in himself, that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? * John Ch. 6 V. 62 Ch. 3 V. 13 What and If ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? John V. 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. But there are some of you that believe not. John V. 64 For Jesus knew from the beginning, who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. And he said, Therefore said I unto you, John V. 65 that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. John V. 66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, John V. 67 Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, John V. 68 Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. * Matth. Ch. 16 V. 16 And we believe, John V. 69 and are sure that thou art that Christ the Son of the living God. Jesus answered them, John V. 70 Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? John V. 71 He spoke of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. CHAP. LXXIX. Christ disputes with the Pharisees about the traditions of the elders. J John Ch. 7 V. 1 AFter these things, Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jury, because the Jews sought to kill him. Mr. Mark Ch. 7 V. 1 Then came together unto M Matth. Ch. 15 V. 1 Jesus Mr. Mark Ch. 7 V. 1 the Pharisees, and certain of the Scribes, Mark V 2 which came from Jerusaiem. And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled (that is to say, with unwashen) hands, they found fault. Mark V 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. Mark V 4 And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups and pots, Mark V 5 brazen vessels, and of tables. Then the Pharisees and Scribes asked him, M Matth. V 2 saying, Mr. Mark V 5 Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders? M Matth. V 2 why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread, Mr. Mark V 5 but eat bread with unwashen hands. M Matth. V 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do you also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? Mr. Mark V 6 Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, Mark V 7 but their heart is fare from me. Howbeit, in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Mark V 8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. Mark V 9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. M Matth. Ch. 15 V. 4 For God commanded, saying, ( Mr. Mark Ch. 7 V. 10 for Moses said) Honour thy father, and thy mother: and whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death. Mark V 11 But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me: Mark V 12 he shall be free. And ye suffer him no more to do aught for his father or his mother, M Matth. V 6 and honour not his father or his mother. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition, Mr. Mark V 13 which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. M Matth. V 7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, Matth. V 8 saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips: but their heart is fare from me. Matth. V 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Mr. Mark V 14 And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Harken unto me every one of you, and understand. M Matth. V 11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man: but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. Mr. Mark V 15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. Mark V 16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. M Matth. V 12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended after they heard this saying? Matth. V 13 But he answered and said, * John Ch. 15 V. 2 Every plant which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. Matth. V 14 Let them alone: * Luke Ch. 6 V. 39 they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. Matth. V 15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. Mr. Mark Ch. 7 V. 17 And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. M Matth. Ch. 15 V. 16 And Jesus said Mr. Mark V 18 unto them, Are ye so M Matth. Ch. 15 V. 16 yet Mr. Mark V 18 without understanding also? M Matth. V 17 Do not ye yet understand, Mr. Mark V 18 that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him, Because it entereth not into his heart, Mark V 19 but M Matth. V 17 goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught, Mr. Mark V 20 purging all meats? And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, Mark V 21 out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, M Matth. V 19 false witness, Mr. Mark V 22 wickedness, deceit, laseiviousnesse, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, Mark V 23 foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and M Matth. V 20 these are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands, defileth not a man. CHAP. LXXX. The daughter of the woman of Canaan healed by Christ. Mr. Mark V 24 ANd from thence he arose, M Matth. V 21 than Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, Mr. Mark V 24 and entered into an house, and would have no man know it; but he could not be hid. For M Matth. V 22 behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, Mr. Mark V 25 whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: Mark V 26 (The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation) and she besought him that he would east forth the devil out of her daughter, M Matth. V 22 and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. Matth. V 23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away, for she crieth after us. Matth. Ch. 15 V. 24 But he answered and said, * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 6 I am not sent, but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then came she and worshipped him, Matth. V 25 saying, Lord, help me. Matth. V 26 But he answered and Mr. Mark Ch. 7 V. 27 said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, & to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, M Matth. V 27 Truth, Lord: Mr. Mark V 28 yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's erummes, M Matth. V 27 which fall from their master's table. Matth. V 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. Mr. Mark V 29 For this saying, go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. M Matth. V 28 And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. Mr. Mark V 30 And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. CHAP. LXXXI. Christ returns to the sea of Galilee, cures one that was deaf and dumb. M Matth. V 29 ANd Jesus departed from thence, Mr. Mark V 31 and again departing from the coasts of Tyre & Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. Mark V 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, & had an impediment in his speech: and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. Mark V 33 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, & touched his tongue. Mark V 34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. Mark V 35 And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plain. Mark V 36 And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it. M Matth. V 29 And he went up into a mountain, and sat down there. Matth. Ch. 15 V. 30 And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus feet, Matth. V 31 and he healed them: Insomuch that the multitude wondered when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: Mr. Mark Ch. 7 V. 37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. M Matth. V 31 And they glorified the God of Israel. CHAP. LXXXII. The miracle of feeding four thousand with seven loaves. Mr. Mark Ch. 8 V. 1 IN those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, Mark V 2 and saith unto them, I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: M Matth. V 32 and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. Mr. Mark V 3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for diverse of them came from fare. And his disciples answered him, M Matth. V 33 and say unto him, Mr. Mark V 4 From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? M Matth. V 34 whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude? Mr. Mark V 5 And M Matth. V 34 Jesus Mr. Mark V 5 asked them, and M Matth. V 34 saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes. Matth. V 35 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. Mr. Mark V 6 And he took the seven loaves, M Matth. V 36 and the fishes, and gave thanks, and broke them, and gave to his disciples Mr. Mark V 6 to set before them, and M Matth. V 36 the disciples Mr. Mark V 6 set them before the people. Mark Ch. 8 V. 7 And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them. M Matth. Ch. 15 V. 37 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left, seven baskets full. Mr. Mark V 9 And they that had eaten, were about four thousand M Matth. V 38 men, beside women and children: Mr. Mark V 9 and he sent them away. M Matth. V 39 And Mr. Mark V 10 straightway M Matth. V 39 he sent away the multitude, and Mr. Mark V 10 entered into a ship with his disciples, M Matth. V 39 and came into the coasts of Magdala, Mr. Mark V 10 into the parts of Dalmanutha. CHAP. LXXXIII. Christ disputes with the Pharisees about a sign from heaven. The leaven of the Pharisees to be shunned. Mr. Mark V 11 ANd the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven. M Matth. Ch. 16 V. 1 The Pharisees also with the Sadduces, came, and tempting, desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven. Matth. V 2 He answered & said unto them, * Luke Ch. 12 V. 54 When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, Matth. V 3 It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky, but can ye not discern the signs of the times? Mr. Mark V 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith; Why doth this generation seek after a sign? M Matth. V 4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign, and there shall no sign be given unto it: Mr. Mark V 12 verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation, M Matth. V 4 but the sign of the prophet Ionas. Mr. Mark V 13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again, departed to the other side. M Matth. Ch. 16 V. 5 And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread, Mr. Mark Ch. 8 V. 14 neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf. M Matth. V 6 Then Jesus Mr. Mark V 15 charged them, saying, M Matth. V 6 Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadduces, Mr. Mark V 15 and of the leaven of Herod. M Matth. V 7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. Matth. V 8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? Mr. Mark V 17 Perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? Mark V 18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember M Matth. Ch. 16 V. 9 * Matth. Ch. 14 V. 17 the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Matth. Ch. 16 V. 10 * Matth. Ch. 15 V. 31 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Mr. Mark V 19 When I broke the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve. Mark V 20 And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? Mark V 21 And they said, Seven. And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand, M Matth. V 11 that I spoke it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadduces? Matth. V 12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees, and of the Sadduces. CHAP. LXXXIIII. A blind man healed at Bethsaida. Mr. Mark V 22 ANd he cometh to Bethsaida, and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. Mark Ch. 8 V. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw aught. Mark V 24 And he looked up, and said, Mark V 25 I see men as trees, walking. After that, he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. Mark V 26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. CHAP. LXXXV. Peter's confession of Christ. Mr. Mark V 27 ANd Jesus went out, and his disciples, M Matth. Ch. 16 V. 13 into the coasts, Mr. Mark V 27 into the towns of Caesarea Philippi. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 18 And it came to pass as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: Mr. Mark V 27 and by the way he asked L Luke Ch. 9 V. 18 them, Mr. Mark V 27 his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 18 the people, say M Matth. V 14 that I the Son of man am? And they L Luke Ch. 9 V. 18 answering said, M Matth. V 14 Some say that thou art John the Baptist, some Elias, and others Jeremias, Mr. Mark V 28 and others one of the prophets, L Luke V. 19 that one of the old prophets is risen again. He said unto them, Luke V. 20 But whom say ye that I am? M Matth. V 16 And Simon Peter answered, Mr. Mark V 29 and saith unto him, L Luke V. 20 The Christ of God; for M Matth. V 16 * John Ch. 6 V. 69 thou art Christ the Son of the living God. Matth. V 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Matth. V 18 And I say also unto thee, that * John Ch. 1 V. 42 thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church: and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matth. V 19 * John Ch. 20 V. 23 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt lose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven. Matth. Ch. 16 V. 20 Then charged he his disciples, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 21 and he straight charged them and commanded them to tell no man that thing Mr. Mark Ch. 8 V. 30 of him, M Matth. Ch. 16 V. 20 that he was Jesus the Christ. CHAP. LXXXVI. Christ gins to preach of his passion, and exhorts his hearers to suffer the cross. M Matth. V 21 FRom that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples and Mr. Mark V 31 to teach them, L Luke V. 22 saying, M Matth. V 21 how that he, L Luke V. 22 the Son of man, M Matth. V 21 must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things, Mr. Mark V 31 and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief Priests and Seribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. Mark V 32 And he spoke that saying openly. M Matth. V 22 Then Peter took him and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it fare from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. Mr. Mark V 33 But when he had turned about, and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: M Matth. V 23 thou art an offence unto me: Mr. Mark V 33 for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. And M Matth. V 24 then Jesus, Mr. Mark V 34 when he had called the people unto him, with his disciples also, L Luke V. 23 he said unto them all, * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 38 If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke V. 24 For whosoever will save his life, shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, Mr. Mark V 35 and the Gospels, the same M Matth. V 25 shall find it, and L Luke V. 25 save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, Mr. Mark V 36 and lose his own soul, L Matth. V 25 and lose himself, or be cast away? Mr. Mark V 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark V 38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 26 when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Fathers, and of the holy angels. M Matth. Ch. 16 V. 27 For the Some of man shall come in the glory of his Father, with his angels: and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Mr. Mark Ch. 9 V. 1 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, L Luke V. 27 of a truth, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God Mr. Mark Ch. 9 V. 1 come with power, M Matth. V 28 the Son of man coming in his kingdom. CHAP. LXXXVII. Christ's transfiguration before three of his disciples. Mr. Mark V 2 ANd after six days, Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 1 his brother, Mr. Mark V 2 and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves. L Luke V. 28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter, and John, and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. And as he prayed, Luke V. 29 the fashion of his countenance was altered, Mr. Mark V 2 and he was transfigured before them. M Matth. V 2 And his face did shine as the sun, Mr. Mark V 3 and his raiment became shining, exceeding white, M Matth. V 2 as the light, Mr. Mark V 3 as snow, L Matth. V 2 and glistering; Mr. Mark V 3 so as no fuller on earth can white them. M Matth. V 3 And behold, there appeared unto them L Luke V. 30 two men, which were Moses and Elias: Mr. Mark V 4 and they were talking with Jesus; L Luke V. 31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. But Peter, Luke V. 32 and they that were with him, were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. Luke V. 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, M Matth. V 4 Peter answered and said to Jesus, Mr. Mark V 4 Master, M Matth. V 4 Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. Mr. Mark Ch. 9 V. 6 For he witted not what to say, for they were sore afraid. M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 5 While he yet L Luke Ch. 9 V. 34 thus spoke, M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 5 behold, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 34 there came M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 5 a bright L Luke Ch. 9 V. 34 cloud, and overshadowed them, and they feared as they entered into the cloud: M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 5 and behold, L Luke V. 35 there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 5 in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. Matth. V 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were sore afraid. L Luke V. 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. M Matth. V 7 And Jesus came and touched them, Matth. V 8 and said, Arise, and be not afraid. And when they had lift up their eyes, Mr. Mark V 8 and suddenly when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. CHAP. LXXXVIII. Christ descends from the mountain and returns to his apostles. M Matth. V 9 ANd as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them Mr. Mark V 9 that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead, M Matth. V 9 saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead. L Luke V. 36 And they kept it close, Mr. Mark V 10 and they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean, L Luke V. 36 and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. M Matth. V 10 And his disciples asked him, saying, * Matth. Ch. 11 V. 14 Why then say the Scribes, that Elias must first come? Matth. V 11 And Jesus answered & said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, Mr. Mark V 12 Elias verily cometh first, M Matth. V 11 and shall restore all things, Mr. Mark V 12 and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought. M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 12 But I say unto you, that Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed, Mr. Mark Ch. 9 V. 13 as it is written of him: M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 12 likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptist. Matth. V 13 CHAP. LXXXIX. Christ casteth a devil out of a lunatic man, which the disciples could not cast out. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 37 ANd it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, Mr. Mark V 14 and when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the Scribes questioning with them. Mark V 15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed and L Luke Ch. 9 V. 37 much people met him, Mr. Mark V 15 and running to him, saluted him. M Matth. V 14 And when they were come to the multitude, Mr. Mark V 16 he asked the Scribes, What question ye with them? L Luke V. 38 And behold, M Matth. V 14 there came to him a certain man L Luke V. 38 of the company, M Matth. V 14 kneeling down to him, and he Mr. Mark V 17 answered, and L Luke V. 38 cried out, saying, M Matth. V 15 Lord, Mr. Mark V 17 Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit: L Luke V. 38 I beseech thee look upon my son, for he is mine only child: M Matth. V 15 have mercy on my son, for he is lunatic, and sore vexed: for oft times he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. L Luke V. 39 And lo, a spirit taketh him; Mr. Mark V 18 and wheresoever he taketh him, L Luke V. 39 he suddenly crieth out, and he teareth him, that he some again; Mr. Mark V 18 and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away; L Luke V. 39 and bruising him, hardly departeth from him. M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, L Luke Ch. 9 V. 40 and I besought thy disciples to cast him out, Mr. Mark V 18 and I spoke to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they could not M Matth. V 17 cure him. Then Jesus answered Mr. Mark Ch. 9 V. 19 him, M Matth. V 17 and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? L Luke V. 41 & M Matth. V 17 how long shall I suffer you? bring him, L Luke V. 41 thy son hither Mr. Mark V 20 unto me. And they brought him unto him: L Luke V. 41 and as he was yet a coming, Mr. Mark V 20 and when he saw him, straightway L Luke V. 41 the devil threw him down, and tore him; Mr. Mark V 20 and he fell on the ground, Mark V 21 and wallowed foaming. And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? Mark V 22 And he said, Of a child. And oft times it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, Mark V 23 and help us. Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark V 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, Mark V 25 I believe, help thou mine unbelief. When Jesus saw that the people came running together, M Matth. V 17 Jesus Mr. Mark V 25 rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee come out of him, and enter no more into him. And the spirit cried, Mark V 26 & rend him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead, insomuch that many said, Mark V 27 He is dead. But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up, L Luke V. 42 and healed the child, Mr. Mark V 27 and he arose: M Matth. V 18 and the child was cured from that very hour, L Luke V. 42 and he delivered him again to his father. Luke V. 43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. Mr. Mark V 28 And when he was come into the house, M Matth. V 19 than came Mr. Mark V 28 his disciples M Matth. V 19 to Jesus apart, Mr. Mark V 28 and asked him privately, M Matth. V 20 and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, * Luke Ch. 17 V. 6 If you have faith as a grain of mustardseed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place, and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Matth. Ch. 17 V. 21 Howbeit this kind Mr. Mark Ch. 9 V. 29 can come forth by nothing but by prayer and fasting. CHAP. XC. Christ goeth secretly through Galilee. His sermon of his passion. Mr. Mark V 30 ANd they departed thence, and passed through Galilee, and he would not that any man should know it. Mark V 31 For he taught his disciples. M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 22 * Matth. Ch. 20 V. 17 And while they abode in Galilee, L Luke Ch. 17 V. 6 but while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, M Matth. Ch. 17 V. 22 Jesus L Luke Ch. 9 V. 44 said unto his disciples, Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men, Mr. Mark V 31 and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. L Luke V. 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying: M Matth. V 23 and they were exceeding sorry. Mr. Mark V 33 And he came to Capernaum. CHAP. XCI. Christ pays toll for himself and Peter in Capernaum. M Matth. V 24 ANd when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute-money, came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? He saith, Matth. V 25 Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, Matth. Ch. 17 V. 26 or of strangers? Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. Matth. V 27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up: and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. CHAP. XCII. Christ's sermon of humility, of shunning scandal, how to reprove our brother, etc. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 46 THen there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. Luke V. 47 And Jesus perceiving the thought of their heart, Mr. Mark Ch. 9 V. 33 and being in the house, he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves, by the way? But they held their peace; Mark V 34 for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. Mark V 35 And he sat down, and called the twelve. M Matth. Ch. 18 V. 1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Mr. Mark V 35 And he saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last, and servant of all. M Matth. V 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, Mr. Mark V 36 and he took a child, L Luke V. 47 and set him by him, Mr. Mark V 36 in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, M Matth. Ch. 18 V. 3 Verily I say unto you, * Matth. Ch. 19 V. 14 Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matth. V 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And L Luke V. 48 whosoever shall receive this child, or Mr. Mark V 37 one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me: L Luke V. 48 for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. Mr. Mark Ch. 9 V. 38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us, and we forbade him, because he followeth not us. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbidden him not; Mr. Mark Ch. 9 V. 39 for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me: L Luke Ch. 9 V. 50 for he that is not against us, is for us. Mr. Mark V 41 For whosoever shall give you a cut of water to drink, in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, Mark V 42 he shall not lose his reward. And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a mistone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast, M Matth. Ch. 18 V. 6 and drowned in the depth of the sea. Matth. V 7 * Luke Ch. 17 V. 1 woe unto the world because of offences come: but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh. Mr. Mark V 43 * Matth. Ch. 5 V. 30 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off, M Matth. V 8 and cast it from thee: Mr. Mark V 43 it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, then having two hands, Mr. Mark V 43 to go and M Matth. V 8 to be cast Mr. Mark V 43 into hell, M Matth. V 8 into everlasting fire, Mr. Mark V 44 that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Mark V 45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off, M Matth. V 8 and cast it from thee: Mr. Mark V 45 it is better for thee to enter halt into life, then having two feet, to be cast into hell, M Matth. V 8 everlasting fire Mr. Mark V 45 that never shall be quenched: Mark V 46 Where their worm dieth not, & the fire is not quenched. Mark V 47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, M Matth. V 9 and cast it from thee: Mr. Mark V 47 it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, then having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire: Mark V 48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Mark V 49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. Mark V 50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. M Matth. Ch. 18 V. 10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. Matth. V 11 * Luke Ch. 19 V. 10 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. Matth. V 12 * Luke Ch. 15 V. 4 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? Matth. V 13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, then of the ninety and nine which went not astray. Matth. V 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. Matth. V 15 Moreover, * Luke Ch. 17 V. 3 if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, Matth. V 16 thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, * John Ch. 8 V. 17 that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Matth. V 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man, and a Publican. Verily I say unto you, Matth. V 18 * John Ch. 20 V. 23 Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall lose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, Matth. V 19 that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. Matth. V 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. CHAP. XCLIII. Christ teacheth Peter how often we ought to forgive our brethren. M Matth. Ch. 18 V. 21 THen came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, Matth. V 22 and I forgive him? * Luke Ch. 17 V. 4 till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times; Matth. V 23 but, until seventy times seven. Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, Matth. V 24 one was brought unto him which ought him ten thousand talents. Matth. V 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. Matth. V 26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, Matth. V 27 and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, Matth. V 28 and forgave him the debt. But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, which ought him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, Matth. V 29 saying, Pay me that thou owest. And his fellow-servant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Matth. V 30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. So when his fellow-servants saw what was dove, they were very sorry, Matth. V 31 and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Matth. V 32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Matth. V 33 Shouldst not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee? Matth. V 34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. Matth. Ch. 18 V. 35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. CHAP. XCIIII. The last half year of Christ's ministry. His kinsfolk persuade him to go up to Jerusalem to the feast of tabernacles. J John Ch. 7 V. 2 NOw the Jews feast of tabernacles was at hand. His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, John V. 3 that thy disciples also may see the works that thou dost. For there is no man that doth any thing in secret, John V. 4 and he himself-seeketh to be known openly: If thou do these things, show thyself to the world. For neither did his brethren believe in him. John V. 5 6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always ready. John V. 7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. John V. 8 Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast, * John Ch. 8 V. 20 for my time is not yet full come. John Ch. 7 V. 9 When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee. CHAP. XCV. Christ goes to Jerusalem to the feast of tabernacles. L Luke Ch. 9 V. 51 ANd it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set-his face to go to Jerusalem, Luke V. 52 And sent messengers before his face, and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him. And they did not receive him, Luke V. 53 because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. Luke Ch. 9 V. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? Luke V. 55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. Luke V. 56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. J John Ch. 7 V. 10 But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. CHAP. XCVI. Three several men would follow Christ; every of which were desicient in something. L Luke V. 57 * Matth. Ch. 8 V. 19 ANd it came to pass that as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, Luke V. 58 and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. * Matth. Ch. 8 V. 21 Luke V. 59 And he said unto another, Fellow me: but he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Luke V. 60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead; but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. Luke V. 61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee: but let me first go bid them farewell which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, Luke V. 62 No man having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is sit for the kingdom of God. CHAP. XCVII. Christ sends out seventy disciples. L Luke Ch. 10 V. 1 * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 1 AFter these things, the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city, and place, whither he himself would come. Luke Ch. 10 V. 2 Therefore said he unto them, * Matth. Ch. 9 V. 37 The harvest truly is great, but the labours are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. Go your ways: * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 16 behold, Luke V. 3 I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Luke V. 4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes, and salute no man by the way. * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 11 And into whatsoever house ye enter, Luke V. 5 first say, Peace be to this house. Luke V. 6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. Luke V. 7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. Luke V. 8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. Luke V. 9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 7 The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. Luke V. 10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, Even the very dust of your city which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: Luke V. 11 notwithstanding, be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. Luke V. 12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, then for that city. * Matth. Ch. 11 V. 21 Luke V. 13 woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida: for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repent, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. Luke V. 14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgement, then for you. And thou Capernaum, Luke V. 15 which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell. He that heareth you, Luke V. 16 heareth me: and he that despiseth you, despiseth me: and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me. CHAP. XCVIII. Christ teacheth in the temple at Jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles. J John Ch. 7 V. 11 THen the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? John V. 12 And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay, but he deceiveth the people. Howbeit, John V. 13 no man spoke openly of him, for fear of the Jews. John V. 14 Now about the midst of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. And the Jews marvelled, John V. 15 saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? Jesus answered them, John V. 16 My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. John V. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. He that speaketh of himself, John V. 18 seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. Did not Moses give you the Law, John V. 19 and yet none of you keepeth the Law? * John Ch. 5 V. 18 why go ye about to kill me? The people answered and said, John V. 20 Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee? Jesus answered and said unto them, John V. 21 I have done one work, and ye all marvel. John V. 22 Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision, (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers) and ye on the sabbath-day circumcise a man. John V. 23 If a man on the sabbath-day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath-day? Judge not according to the appearance, John V. 24 but judge righteous judgement. John V. 25 Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he whom they seek to kill? But lo, he speaketh boldly, John V. 26 and they say nothing unto him: do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ? John Ch. 7 V. 27 Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. John V. 28 Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am; and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. But I know him, for I am from him, John V. 29 and he hath sent me. John V. 30 Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. John V. 31 And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done? John V. 32 The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him: and the Pharisees and the chief Priests sent officers to take him. Then said Jesus unto them, John V. 33 Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. John V. 34 * John Ch. 13 V. 33 Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come. Then said the Jews among themselves, John V. 35 Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles? John V. 36 What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not finde me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come? CHAP. XCIX. What was done the last day of the feast of tabernacles. J John V. 37 IN the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, John V. 38 let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. John V. 39 (But this spoke he of the spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the holy Ghost was not yet given, because that Jesus was not yet glorified) Many of-the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth, this is the prophet. John Ch. 7 V. 40 Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, John V. 41 Shall Christ come out of Galilee? * Matth. Ch. 2 V. 5 John V. 42 Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was? John V. 43 So there was a division among the people because of him. John V. 44 And some of them would have taken him, but no man laid hands on him. Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees, and they said unto them, John V. 45 Why have ye not brought him? The officers answered, John V. 46 Never man spoke like this man. John V. 47 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? John V. 48 Have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him? But this people who knoweth not the Law are cursed. John V. 49 Nicodemus saith unto them ( John V. 50 * John Ch. 3 V. 2 he that came to Jesus by night, John V. 51 being one of them) Doth our law judge any man before it hear him, and know what he doth? John V. 52 They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. John V. 53 And every man went unto his own house. CHAP. C. An adulteress is brought unto Christ by the Pharisees. J John Ch. 8 V. 1 2; JEsus went unto the mount of Olives: And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him, and he sat down, and taught them. John V. 3 And the Scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the mids, They say unto him, Master, John V. 4 this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. John Ch. 8 V. 5 Now Moses in the Law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, John V. 6 tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. John V. 7 So when they continued ask him, he lift up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. John V. 8 And again hestouped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, John V. 9 being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lift up himself, John V. 10 and saw none but the woman, be said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, lord John V. 11 And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. CHAP. CI. Christ's sermon of his own person and office. J John V. 12 THen spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, * John Ch. 1 V. 5 Ch. 9 V. 5 I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John V. 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself, thy record is not true. John V. 14 Jesus answered and said unto them, * John Ch. 5 V. 31 Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. Ye judge after the flesh, John V. 15 I judge no man. And yet if I judge, John V. 16 my judgement is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. Matth. Ch. 18 V. 16 It is also written in your law, John V. 17 that the testimony of two men is true. John Ch. 8 V. 18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me, beareth witness of me. John V. 19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. John V. 20 These words spoke Jesus in the treasury as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him, for his hour was not yet come. CHAP. CII. The repetition of the doctrine of the person of Christ, and of the corruption of the Jews. J John V. 21 THen said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. John V. 22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Wither I go, ye cannot come. John V. 23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath, I am from above: ye are of this world, I am not of this world. I said therefore unto you, John V. 24 that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. John V. 25 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning. I have many things to say, John V. 26 and to judge of you: but he that sent me, is true, and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him. John V. 27 They understood not that he spoke to them of the Father. John V. 28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lift up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself: but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. And he that sent me, John V. 29 is with me: the Father hath not left me alone: for I do always those things that please him. As he spoke these words, John Ch. 8 V. 30 many believed on him. CHAP. CIII. Christ's third sermon in the temple to the believers, and a sharp disputation with the Pharisees. J John V. 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. John V. 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, John V. 33 and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? John V. 34 Jesus answered them, Verily verily I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin, is the servant of sin. John V. 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. John V. 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John V. 37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed, but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you. John V. 38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. They answered and said unto him, John V. 39 Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham. But now ye seek to kill me, John V. 40 a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. John V. 41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication, we have one Father, even God. Jesus said unto them, John V. 42 If God were your Father, ye would love me, for I proceeded forth, and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. John V. 43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. Ye are of your father the devil, John V. 44 and the lusts of your father ye will do: he was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. And because I tell you the truth, John Ch. 8 V. 45 ye believe me not. John V. 46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? and if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God, John V. 47 heareth Gods words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. Then answered the Jews, John V. 48 and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritane, and hast a devil? Jesus answered, John V. 49 I have not a devil: but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. And I seek not mine own glory; John V. 50 there is one that seeketh and judgeth. John V. 51 Verily verily I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he he shall never see death. John V. 52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets, & thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. Art thou greater than our father Abraham, John V. 53 which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? Jesus answered, John V. 54 If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me, of whom ye say, that he is your God: Yet ye have not known him, John V. 55 but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him and keep his saying. John V. 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. John V. 57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? John V. 58 Jesus said unto them, Verily verily I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. John V. 59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hide himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. CHAP. CIIII The seventy disciples return. Christ's spiritual joy, and the beatitude of the disciples. L Luke Ch. 10 V. 17 ANd the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. Luke V. 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning, fall from heaven. Luke V. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on scrpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, Luke V. 20 that the spirits are subject unto you: but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven. * Matth. Ch. 11 V. 25 Luke V. 21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, & said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight. Luke V. 22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. Luke V. 23 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see. * Matth. Ch. 13 V. 17 For I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, Luke V. 24 and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. CHAP. CV. Christ's dispute with a lawyer. The parable of the Samaritane. L Luke Ch. 10 V. 25 ANd * Matth. Ch. 22 V. 35 behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said unto him, Luke V. 26 What is written in the Law? how readest thou? And he answering, said, Luke Ch. 10 V. 27 Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. Luke V. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. But he willing to justify himself, Luke V. 29 said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? Luke V. 30 And Jesus answering, said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thiefs, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way; and when he saw him, Luke V. 31 he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, Luke V. 32 when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritane, Luke V. 33 as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds, Luke V. 34 pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed, Luke V. 35 he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him, and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again I will repay thee. Which now of these three, Luke V. 36 thinkest thou was neighbour unto him that fell among the thiefs? And he said, Luke V. 37 He that shown mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. CHAP. CVI Christ is entertained by Martha. L Luke V. 38 NOw it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, Luke Ch. 10 V. 39 which also sat at Jesus feet, and heard his word. Luke V. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. Luke V. 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and troubled about many things: Luke V. 42 But one thing is needful, and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. CHAP. CVII. Christ teacheth his disciples a form of prayer. The efficacy of prayer. L Luke Ch. 11 V. 1 ANd it came to pass, that as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Luke V. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, * Matth. Ch. 6 V. 9 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. Luke V. 3 And forgive us our sins; Luke V. 4 for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Luke V. 5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; Luke V. 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him: Luke V. 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not, the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. I say unto you, Luke V. 8 Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend: yet because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as be needeth. * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 7 Luke Ch. 11 V. 9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh, receiveth: Luke V. 10 and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. Luke V. 11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a ferpent? Or if he shall ask an egg, Luke V. 12 will he offer him a scorpion? If ye then, Luke V. 13 being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the holy Spirit to them that ask him? CHAP. CVIII. Christ casts out a devil; and confirms it to be done by divine power. L Luke V. 14 * Matth. Ch. 12 V. 22 ANd he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass when the devil was gone out, the dumb spoke: and the people wondered. But some of them said, * Matth. Ch. 9 V. 34 Ch. 12 V. 24 Luke V. 15 He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. And other tempting him, Luke V. 16 sought of him a sign from heaven. Luke V. 17 But he knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation: and a house divided against a house, falleth. Luke V. 18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. Luke V. 19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges. Luke V. 20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. Luke V. 21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace. Luke Ch. 11 V. 22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. He that is not with me, Luke V. 23 is against me: and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth. * Matth. Ch. 12 V. 43 Luke V. 24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest: and finding none, he suiths, I will return unto my house whence I came out. Luke V. 25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. Luke V. 26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in, and dwell there, and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Luke V. 27 And it came to pass as he spoke these things, a certain woman of the company lift up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bore thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said, Yea, Luke V. 28 rather blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it. * Matth. Ch. 12 V. 38 And when the people were gathered thick together, Luke V. 29 he began to say, This is an evil generation, they seek a sign, and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Ionas the prophet. Luke V. 30 For as Ionas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. Luke V. 31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgement with the men of this generation, & condemn them for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. Luke V. 32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgement with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repent at the preaching of Ionas; and behold, a greater than Ionas is here. * Matth. Ch. 5 V. 15 Luke V. 33 * Luke Ch. 8 V. 16 No man when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel; but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. * Matth. Ch. 6 V. 22 Luke V. 34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light: but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Take heed therefore, that the light which is in thee be not darkness. Luke Ch. 11 V. 35 If thy whole body therefore be full of light having no part dark, Luke V. 36 the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. CHAP. CIX. Christ dines with a Pharisee. The disputations there arising. L Luke V. 37 ANd as he spoke, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in and sat down to meat. And when the Pharisee saw it, Luke V. 38 he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. * Matth. Ch. 23 V. 25 And the Lord said unto him, Luke V. 39 Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter: but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. Ye fools, Luke V. 40 did not he that made that which is without, make that which is within also? Luke V. 41 But rather give alms of such things as you have: and behold, all things are clean unto you. But woe unto you Pharisees: Luke V. 42 for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgement and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. * Matth. Ch. 23 V. 6 woe unto you Pharisees: Luke V. 43 for ye love the uppermost seats in the Synagogues, and greetings in the markets. woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites: Luke V. 44 for ye are as graves which appear not; and the men that walk over them, are not ware of them. Then answered one of the lawyers, Luke V. 45 and said unto him, Master, thus saying, thou reproachest us also. And he said, Luke V. 46 Woe unto you also ye lawyers: for ye lad men with burdens grievous to be born, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers. * Matth. Ch. 23 V. 29 woe unto you: Luke Ch. 11 V. 47 for ye build the sepulchers of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. Luke V. 48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchers. Luke V. 49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute: Luke V. 50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation. From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, Luke V. 51 which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, it shall be required of this generation. * Matth. Ch. 23 V. 13 woe unto you lawyers: Luke V. 52 for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves; and them that were entering in, ye hindered. Luke V. 53 And as he said these things unto them, the Scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: Laying wait for him, Luke V. 54 and secking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. CHAP. CX. A large sermon of Christ's to his disciples and to the people. Sect. I. Of shunning hypocrisy. L Luke Ch. 12 V. 1 IN * Matth. Ch. 16 V. 6 the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trod one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 26 For there is nothing covered, Luke V. 2 that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. Luke Ch. 12 V. 3 Therefore whatsoever yet have spoken in darkness, shall be heard in the light: and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closerts, shall be proclaimed upon the house tops. Sect. II. Of the constant confession of the truth and of Christ. And I say unto you my friends, Luke V. 4 Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that, have no more that they can do. Luke V. 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 29 Luke V. 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? Luke V. 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore; ye are of more value than many sparrows. * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 32 Luke V. 8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God. Luke V. 9 But he that denieth me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God. * Matth. Ch. 12 V. 31 Luke V. 10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven. * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 19 Luke V. 11 And when they bring you unto the Synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: Luke V. 12 For the holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. Sect. III. A dehortation from covetousness and care. And one of the company said unto him, Master, Luke V. 13 speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. And he said unto him, Luke V. 14 Man, who made me a judge, or a divider over you? Luke Ch. 12 V. 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke V. 16 And he spoke a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, Luke V. 17 What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do, Luke V. 18 I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there will I bestow all my fruits, and my goods. Luke V. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him, Luke V. 20 Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: than whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? Luke V. 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God. Luke V. 22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, * Matth. Ch. 6 V. 25 Take no thought for your life what ye shall eat, neither for the body what ye shall put on. Luke V. 23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. Consider the ravens, Luke V. 24 for they neither sow nor reap, which neither have storehouse nor barn, and God feedeth them. How much more are ye better than the fowls! Luke V. 25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? Luke V. 26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? Consider the lilies how they grow; they toil not, Luke V. 27 they spin not: and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory, was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so cloth the grass, Luke V. 28 which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven: how much more will he cloth you, O ye of little faith! And seek not ye what ye shall eat, Luke V. 29 or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. Luke Ch. 12 V. 30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. Luke V. 31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; Luke V. 32 for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms: * Matth. Ch. 6 V. 20 Luke V. 33 provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. Luke V. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Sect. FOUR An exhortation to a vigilant expectation of the kingdom of heaven. Let your loins be girded about, Luke V. 35 and your lights burning, Luke V. 36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their Lord, when he will return from the wedding, that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. Luke V. 37 Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. And if he shall come in the second watch, Luke V. 38 or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. * Matth. Ch. 24 V. 43 And this know, Luke V. 39 that if the good man of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through. Be ye therefore ready also: Luke V. 40 for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. Sect. V The office of the apostles, and of ministers that are set over others. The effect of the Gospel preached. Then Peter said unto him, Lord, Luke V. 41 speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? Luke Ch. 12 V. 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, Luke V. 43 whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Luke V. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. Luke V. 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming, and shall begin to beat the man-servants, and the maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken: Luke V. 46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not ware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. And that servant which knew his lords will, Luke V. 47 and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. Luke V. 48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. Luke V. 49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? Luke V. 50 But I have a baptism to be baptised with; and how am I straitened, till it be accomplished! * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 34 Luke V. 51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division. Luke V. 52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. Luke V. 53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. Sect. VI. And he said also to the people, * Matth. Ch. 16 V. 2 Luke Ch. 12 V. 54 When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. Luke V. 55 And when ye see the south winde blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. Ye hypocrites, Luke V. 56 ye can discern the face of the sky, and of the earth: but how is it, that ye do not discern this time? Yea, Luke V. 57 and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? * Matth. Ch. 5 V. 25 Luke V. 58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. I tell thee, Luke V. 59 Thou shalt not departed thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. CHAP. CXI. An exhortation to repentance, because of God's patience. The parable of the barren figtree. L Luke Ch. 13 V. 1 THere were present at that season, some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. Luke V. 2 And Jesus answering, said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, Nay: Luke V. 3 but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, Luke V. 4 think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelled in Jerusalem? I tell you, Nay: but except ye repent, Luke V. 5 ye shall all likewise perish. He spoke also this parable: Luke V. 6 A certain man had a figtree planted in his vineyard, and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Luke Ch. 13 V. 7 Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this figtree, and find none: cut it down, why cumbreth it the ground? And he answering, Luke V. 8 said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: Luke V. 9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. CHAP. CII. A crooked woman healed on the sabbath-day. L Luke V. 10 ANd he was teaching in one of the Synagogues on the sabbath. And behold, Luke V. 11 there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wife lift up herself. Luke V. 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. And he laid his hands on her, Luke V. 13 and immediately she was made strait, and glorified God. Luke V. 14 And the ruler of the Synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath-day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath-day. The Lord then answered him, and said, Luke V. 15 Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath lose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? Luke V. 16 And ought not this woman being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath-day? Luke V. 17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. Luke V. 18 Then said, he Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? * Matth. Ch. 13 V. 31 Luke V. 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and cast into his garden, and it grew, and waxed a great tree: and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. And again he said, Luke Ch. 13 V. 20 Whereunto shall I like the kingdom of God? * Matth. Ch. 13 V. 33 Luke V. 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. CHAP. CXIII. Christ goes to Jerusalem. One born blind is healed by the way. L Luke V. 22 * Matth. Ch. 9 V. 35 ANd he went through the cities and villages, teaching and journeying towards Jerusalem. J John Ch. 9 V. 1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. John V. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, John V. 3 nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. John V. 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh when no man can work. John V. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. John V. 6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, John V. 7 And said unto him, Go wash in the pool of Siloam (which is by interpretation, Sent) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing. John V. 8 The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him, that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? Some said, This is he: others said, John V. 9 He is like him; but he said, I am he. Therefore said they, John V. 10 unto him, How were thine eyes opened? John V. 11 He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus, made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. John Ch. 9 V. 12 Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not. John V. 13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. John V. 14 and it was the sabbath-day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. John V. 15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. Therefore said some of the Pharisees, John V. 16 This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath-day. Others said, How can a man that is asinner, do such miracles? and there was a division among them. They say unto the blind man again, John V. 17 What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet. John V. 18 But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight. John V. 19 And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see? His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, John V. 20 and that he was born blind: But by what means he now seethe, John V. 21 We know not, or who hath opened his eyes we know not: he is of age, ask him, he shall speak for himself. These words spoke his parents, John V. 22 because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the Synagogue. Therefore said his parents, He is of age, ask him. John V. 23 Then again called they the man that was blind, John V. 24 and said unto him, Give God the praise, we know that this man is a sinner. He answered and said, John V. 25 Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see. Then said they to him again, John V. 26 What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? John V. 27 He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would you hear it again? will ye also be his disciples? Then they reviled him, John Ch. 9 V. 28 and said, Thou art his disciple, but we are Moses disciples. We know that God spoke unto Moses: John V. 29 as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is. The man answered and said unto them, John V. 30 Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes. John V. 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doth his will, him he heareth. John V. 32 Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. John V. 33 If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. John V. 34 They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether. born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out. John V. 35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, John V. 36 that I might believe on him? And Jesus said unto him, John V. 37 Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. And he said, Lord, I believe: John V. 38 and he worshipped him. CHAP. CXIIII. Christ preacheth himself to be the door, the good shepherd. L John V. 39 ANd Jesus said, For judgement I am come into this world, that they which see not, might see; and that they which see, might be made blind. John v. 40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him, heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also? Jesus said unto them, John V. 41 If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see: therefore your sin remaineth. Verily verily I say unto you, John Ch. 10 V. 1 He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door, John V. 2 is the shepherd of the sheep. John V. 3 To him the porter openeth: and the sheep hear his voice, and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, John V. 4 he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. John V. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. John V. 6 This parable spoke Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spoke unto them. Then said Jesus unto them again, John V. 7 Verily verily I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. John V. 8 All that ever came before me, are thiefs and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door; John V. 9 by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. John V. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John V. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John V. 12 But he that is an hireling and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seethe the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, John V. 13 because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. John V. 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, John V. 15 even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, John V. 16 which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. John V. 17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, John Ch. 10 V. 18 that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself: I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. John V. 19 There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. And many of them said, John V. 20 He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? Others said, John V. 21 These are not the words of him that hath a devil: can a devil open the eyes of the blind? CHAP. CXV. The feast of the dedication at Jerusalem, in which Christ expressly professed himself to be the Messiah. J John V. 22 ANd it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. John V. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. John V. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. John V. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, John V. 26 because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. John V. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life, John V. 28 and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John V. 29 My Father which gave them me, is greater than all: and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. John V. 30 I and my Father are one. John V. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, John V. 32 Many good works have I shown you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? John V. 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy, and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. John Ch. 10 V. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? If he called them gods, John V. 35 unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken: Say ye of him, John V. 36 whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest, because I said, I am the Son of God? If I do not the works of my Father, John V. 37 believe me not. But if I do, John V. 38 though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know and believe that the Father is in me, and I in him. Therefore they sought again to take him: John V. 39 but he escaped out of their hand. THE FIFTH BOOK. THE HISTORY OF THE FOURTH YEAR OF CHRIST'S PUBLIC MINISTRY, Together with his Passion and Resurrection. CHAP. CXVI. Christ goes from Jerusalem beyond Jordan where John had baptised. J John Ch. 10 V. 40 ANd he went away again beyond Jordan, into the place where John at first baptised, and there he abode. John V. 41 And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spoke of this man, were true. John V. 42 And many believed on him there. CHAP. CXVII. Christ teacheth that the way to heaven is straight. L Luke Ch. 13 V. 23 THen said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 13 Strive to enter in at the straight gate: for many, Luke V. 24 I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Luke V. 25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence you are: Then shall ye begin to say, Luke V. 26 We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 23 But he shall say, I tell you, Luke V. 27 I know you not whence you are; depart from me all ye workers of iniquity. Luke V. 28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. And they shall come from the east, Luke V. 29 and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. Luke V. 30 And behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. CHAP. CXVIII. The Pharisees tell Jesus of Herod's seeking to kill him. L Luke V. 31 THe same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and departed hence: for Herod will kill thee. Luke V. 32 And he aid unto them, Go ye and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. Luke V. 33 Nevertheless, I must walk to day and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem, Luke Ch. 13 V. 34 Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee: how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: Luke V. 35 and verily I say unto you, ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. CHAP. CXIX. Christ eats in the Pharisees house, and there heals one of the dropsy on the sabbath-day. L Luke Ch. 14 V. 1 ANd it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath-day, that they watched him. And behold, Luke V. 2 there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. Luke V. 3 And Jesus answering, spoke unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath-day? Luke V. 4 And they held their peace. And he took him and healed him, and let him go: And answered them, saying, Luke V. 5 Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath-day? Luke V. 6 And they could not answer him again to these things. Luke V. 7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, Luke V. 8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room, lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him: And he that bade thee and him, Luke V. 9 come and say to thee, Give this man place: and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. Luke V. 10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room, that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. * Matth. Ch. 23 V. 12 Luke Ch. 14 V. 11 For whosoever exalteth himself, shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted. Luke V. 12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee. But when thou makest a feast, Luke V. 13 call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: Luke V. 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Luke V. 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him, heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. * Matth. Ch. 22 V. 2 Then said he unto him, Luke V. 16 A certain man made a great supper, and bad many: And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come, Luke V. 17 for all things are now ready. Luke V. 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse: the first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, Luke V. 19 I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. Luke V. 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. So that servant came, Luke V. 21 and shown his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry, said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. And the servant said, Lord, Luke V. 22 it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant, Luke V. 23 Go out into the high ways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. Luke Ch. 14 V. 24 For I say unto you, that none of these men which were bidden, shall taste of my supper. CHAP. CXX. Christ's sermon in the way, showing who is fit to be his disciple. L Luke V. 25 ANd there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 37 Luke V. 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, Luke V. 27 and come after me, cannot be my disciple. Luke V. 28 For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Luke V. 29 Lest haply after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it, begin to mock him, Saying, Luke V. 30 This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Luke V. 31 Or what king going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand, to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Luke V. 32 Or else while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. So likewise, Luke V. 33 whosoever he be of you, that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. * Matth. Ch. 5 V. 13 Salt is good: Luke V. 34 but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? It is neither fit for the land, Luke V. 35 not yet for the dunghill, but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. CHAP. CXXI. The parables of the lost sheep, of the piece of silver, of the prodigal son. L Luke Ch. 15 V. 1 THen drew near unto him all the Publicans and sinners for to hear him. Luke V. 2 And the Pharisees and Scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. Luke V. 3 And he spoke this parable unto them, saying, * Matth. Ch. 18 V. 12 Luke V. 4 What man of you having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, Luke V. 5 he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. Luke V. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost. Luke V. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Luke V. 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, & seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, Luke V. 9 she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I had lost. Likewise I say unto you, Luke V. 10 There is joy in the presence of the angels of God, over one sinner that repenteth. And he said, Luke V. 11 A certain man had two sons: Luke V. 12 And the younger of them said to his Father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after, Luke V. 13 the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a fare country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. Luke V. 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land, and he began to be in want. Luke Ch. 15 V. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. Luke V. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat, and no man gave unto him. And when he came to himself, he said, Luke V. 17 How many hired servants of my fathers have bread enough, and to spare, and I perish with hunger! Luke V. 18 I will arise, and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, Luke V. 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. And he arose and came to his father. Luke V. 20 But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, Luke V. 21 I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. Luke V. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. Luke V. 23 And bring hither the fatted ealf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry. For this my son was dead, Luke V. 24 and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. Luke V. 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing. Luke V. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. And he said unto him, Thy brother is come, Luke V. 27 and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. Luke V. 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him. And he answering, Luke V. 29 said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: Luke V. 30 But assoon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. And he said unto him, Luke Ch. 15 V. 31 Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. Luke V. 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. CHAP. CXXII. The Parable of the unjust steward. L Luke Ch. 16 V. 1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man which had a steward, and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him, Luke V. 2 and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for thou mayest be no longer steward. Luke V. 3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. Luke V. 4 I am resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. Luke V. 5 So he called every one of his lords debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? And he said, Luke V. 6 An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. Luke V. 7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. Luke V. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. And I say unto you, Luke V. 9 Make to yourselves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, that when ye fail, they may-receive you into everlasting habitations. Luke Ch. 16 V. 10 He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much. Luke V. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? Luke V. 12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? * Matth. Ch. 6 V. 24 Luke V. 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other: ye cannot serve God and Mammon. And the Pharisees also who were covetous, Luke V. 14 heard all these things: and they derided him. Luke V. 15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men, but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed amongst men, is abomination in the sight of God. * Matth. Ch. 11 V. 12 Luke V. 16 The Law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. * Matth. Ch. 5 V. 18 Luke V. 17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the Law to fail. * Matth. Ch. 5 V. 32 Whosoever putteth away his wife, Luke V. 18 and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband, committeth adultery. CHAP. CXXIII. The parable of the rich Glutton and poor Lazarus. L Luke V. 19 THere was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day. Luke V. 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate full of sores, Luke V. 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass that the beggar died, Luke Ch. 16 V. 22 and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died and was buried. Luke V. 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes being in torments, and seethe Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried, and said, Father Abraham, Luke V. 24 have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. Luke V. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy life time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And besides all this, Luke V. 26 between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that they which would pass from hence to you, cannot, neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. Then he said, I pray thee therefore father, Luke V. 27 that thou wouldst send him to my father's house: For I have five brethren; Luke V. 28 that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Abraham saith unto him, Luke V. 29 They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham: Luke V. 30 but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, Luke V. 31 If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead. CHAP. CXXIIII. Christ's sermon of shunning of scandal: Of brotherly reconciliation. The nature of faith, and duty of believers. L Luke Ch. 17 V. 1 THen said he unto the disciples, * Matth. Ch. 18 V. 7 It is impossible but that offences will come, but woe unto him through whom they come. Luke V. 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, then that he should offend one of these little ones. Luke Ch. 17 V. 3 Take heed to yourselves: * Matth. Ch. 18 V. 21 if thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. Luke V. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. Luke V. 5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. * Matth. Ch. 17 V. 20 Luke V. 6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustardseed, ye might say unto this sycamine-tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, & be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. Luke V. 7 But which of you having a servant ploughing, or feeding cattles, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? Luke V. 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken: and afterward thou shalt eat and drink. Luke V. 9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. So likewise ye, Luke V. 10 when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. CHAP. CXXV. Christ goes through Samaria into Galilee, and heals ten lepers by the way. L Luke V. 11 ANd it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Luke V. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off. Luke V. 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus Master, have mercy on us. And when he saw them, he said unto them, Luke V. 14 Go show yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass that as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them when he saw that he was healed, Luke Ch. 17 V. 15 turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, Luke V. 16 giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritane. Luke V. 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? Luke V. 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said unto him, Arise, Luke V. 19 go thy way, thy faith hath made thee whole. CHAP. CXXVI. Christ's sermon of the coming of the kingdom of God. L Luke V. 20 ANd when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come; he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation. Luke V. 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here, or lo there: for behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Luke V. 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. * Matth. Ch. 24 V. 23 Luke V. 23 And they shall say to you, See here, or see there: go not after them, nor follow them. Luke V. 24 For as the lightning that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven: so shall also the Son of man be in his day. Luke V. 25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. And as it was in the days of No, Luke V. 26 so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. Luke V. 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that No entered into the ark: and the flood came and destroyed them all. Luke V. 28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot, they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded: Luke Ch. 17 V. 29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom, it reigned fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all: Luke V. 30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. In that day, Luke V. 31 he which shall be upon the house top, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. Remember Lot's wife. * Matth. Ch. 16 V. 25 Luke V. 32 Whosoever shall seek to save his life, shall lose it; Luke V. 33 and whosoever shall lose his life, shall preserve it. I tell you, Luke V. 34 in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, the other shall be left. Luke V. 35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. * Matth. Ch. 24 V. 40 Luke V. 36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. And they answered and said unto him, Where, Luke V. 37 Lord? And he said unto them, * Matth. Ch. 24 V. 28 Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together. CHAP. CXXVII. The parable of the unjust judge; which teacheth us to pray without fainting. L Luke Ch. 18 V. 1 ANd he spoke a parable unto them, to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint, saying. There was in a city a judge, Luke V. 2 which feared not God, neither regarded man. And there was a widow in that city, Luke V. 3 and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: Luke V. 4 but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Luke V. 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Luke V. 6 Hear what the unjust judge saith. Luke V. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Luke Ch. 18 V. 8 Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? CHAP. CXXVIII. The parable of the Pharisee and the Publican. L Luke V. 9 ANd he spoke this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Luke V. 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a Publican. Luke V. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this Publican. Luke V. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the Publican standing afar off, Luke V. 13 would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, Luke V. 14 this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself, shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted. CHAP. CXXIX. Christ goes into Berea; disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorcement. M Matth. Ch. 19 V. 1 ANd it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee. Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 1 And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judea by the farther side of Jordan. M Matth. V 2 And great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there: Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 1 and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. Mark V 2 And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, M Matth. V 2 tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 3 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you? And they said, Mark V 4 Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away. M Matth. Ch. 19 V. 4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning, made them male and female? Matth. V 5 And said. For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh. Matth. V 6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. Matth. V 7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? Mr. Mark V 5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept, and M Matth. V 8 suffered you to put away your wives: Mr. Mark V 6 But from the beginning of the creation, M Matth. V 8 it was not so, but Mr. Mark V 7 God made them male and female. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife, Mark V 8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so than they are no more twain, but one flesh. Mark V 9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. M Matth. V 9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away, doth commit adultery. Mr. Mark V 10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter. Mark V 11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. Mark V 12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery. M Matth. V 10 His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, Matth. Ch. 19 V. 11 it is good not to marry. But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, Matth. V 12 save they to whom it is given. For there are some eunuches which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuches, which were made eunuches of men: and there be eunuches, which have made themselves eunuches for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. CHAP. CXXX. Little children are brought unto Christ; upon whom he lays his hands, and blesseth them. Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 13 ANd M Matth. V 13 then Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 13 they brought young children, L Luke Ch. 18 V. 15 infants, Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 13 to him, that he should touch them, and M Matth. V 13 that he should put his hands on them, and pray: Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 13 and his disciples rebuked M Matth. V 13 them, Mr. Mark V 14 those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and L Luke V. 16 called them, the children unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, M Matth. V 14 and forbidden them not to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. L Luke V. 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter therein. Mr. Mark V 16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them, M Matth. V 15 and departed thence. CHAP. CXXXI. The history of the young man that enquired how to attain eternal life. M Matth. V 16 ANd behold, Mr. Mark V 17 when he was gone forth into the way, there came running L Luke Ch. 18 V. 18 a certain ruler, Mr. Mark V 17 and kneeled to him, and asked him, M Matth. V 16 and said unto him, L Luke Ch. 18 V. 18 saying, Good master, M Matth. V 16 what good thing shall I do that I may Mr. Mark V 17 inherit eternal life? Mark Ch. 10 V. 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is no man good but one, that is, God: M Matth. Ch. 19 V. 17 but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. Matth. V 18 He faith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Mr. Mark V 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father, M Matth. V 19 and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. L Luke V. 21 And he, M Matth. V 20 the young man saith unto him, Mr. Mark V 20 Master, M Matth. V 20 all these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? L Luke V. 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, Mr. Mark V 21 then beholding him, he loved him. M Matth. V 21 And Jesus said unto him, L Luke V. 22 Yet lackest thou one thing: M Matth. V 21 if thou wilt be perfect, Mr. Mark V 21 go thy way, L Luke V. 22 sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, Mr. Mark V 21 take up thy cross, and follow me. M Matth. V 22 But when the young man heard that saying, L Luke V. 23 he was very sorrowful, Mr. Mark V 22 and sad at that saying and M Matth. V 22 went away sorrowful: L Luke V. 23 for he was very rich, M Matth. V 22 for he had great possessions. L Luke V. 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, Mr. Mark V 23 and Jesus when he had looked round about, L Luke V. 24 he said Mr. Mark V 23 unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God M Matth. V 23 Verily I say unto you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. Mr. Mark V 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God M Matth. V 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Matth. Ch. 19 V. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed. L Luke Ch. 18 V. 26 And they that heard it, said, Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 26 saying among themselves, L Luke Ch. 18 V. 26 Who then can be saved? Mr. Mark V 27 And Jesus looking upon them, saith M Matth. V 26 unto them, unto them, With men this is impossible, Mr. Mark V 27 but not with God; for M Matth. V 26 all things L Luke V. 27 which are impossible with men, are possible with God. CHAP. CXXXII. Peter desires to know the reward of his apostleship. The parable of the labourers in the vineyard. Mr. Mark V 28 ANd M Matth. V 27 then answered Peter, and Mr. Mark V 28 began to say, M Matth. V 27 and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? Mr. Mark V 29 And Jesus answered and said M Matth. V 28 unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye which have followed me in the regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, Matth. V 30 judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my name's sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Mr. Mark V 29 Verily I say unto you, L Luke V. 29 that Mr. Mark V 29 there is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my sake and the Gospels, and L Luke V. 29 for the kingdom of God's sake, Mark V 30 But he shall receive L Luke V. 30 manifold more, Mr. Mark V 30 now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. Mark V 31 But many that are first, shall be last; and the last first. Matth. Ch. 20 V. 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. Matth. Ch. 20 V. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. Matth. V 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, And said unto them, Matth. V 4 Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right, I will give you. And they went their way. Matth. V 5 Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, Matth. V 6 and did likewise. And about the eleventh hour, he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? Matth. V 7 They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right, Matth. V 8 that shall ye receive. So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, Matth. V 9 beginning from the last unto the first. And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. But when the first came, Matth. V 10 they supposed that they should have received more, and they likewise received every man a penny. Matth. V 11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the good man of the house, Matth. V 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have born the burden and heat of the day. Matth. V 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? Matth. V 14 Take that thine is, and go thy way; I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. Matth. V 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? is thine eye evil because I am good? Matth. V 16 * Matth. Ch. 19 V. 30 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. CHAP. CXXXIII. Mary and Martha send unto Christ to tell him that Lazarus their brother was sick. J John Ch. 11 V. 1 NOw a certain man was sick, named Lazarus of Bethanie, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. ( * Matth. Ch. 26 V. 7 John V. 2 It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick) Therefore his sister sent unto him, saying, Lord, John V. 3 behold, he whom thou lovest, is sick. John V. 4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. John V. 5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. John V. 6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. John V. 7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judea again. His disciples say unto him, Master, John V. 8 the Jews of late sought to stone thee, and goest thou thither again? Jesus answered, John V. 9 Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seethe the light of this world. John V. 10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. These things said he, and after that, John V. 11 he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth, but I go that I may awake him out of sleep. John V. 12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. John V. 13 Howbeit Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. John V. 14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. John V. 15 And I am glad for your sakes, that I was not there (to the intent ye may believe) nevertheless, let us go unto him. Then said Thomas, John V. 16 which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, let us also go, that we may die with him. CHAP. CXXXIIII. Christ ascending to Jerusalem, foretelleth his passion to his apostles. Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 32 ANd they were in the way going up to Jerusalem: and Jesus went before them, and they were amazed, and as they followed, they were afraid. M Matth. Ch. 20 V. 17 And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples apart in the way, Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 32 and he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, M Matth. Ch. 20 V. 17 and said unto them, Mr. Mark V 33 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the Scribes: and they shall condemn him to death. L Luke Ch. 18 V. 31 And all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man, shall be accomplished. M Matth. V 19 And they shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock and to scourge, and to crucify him: Mr. Mark V 34 And they shall mock him, L Luke V. 32 and he shall be spitefully entreated; and they Mr. Mark V 34 shall scourge him & shall spit upon him: L Luke V. 33 And they shall scourge him, Mr. Mark V 34 shall kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. L Luke V. 34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. CHAP. CXXXV. James and John (by their mother) desire to sit on the right and left hand of Christ. M Matth. V 20 THen came to him the mother of Zebedees' children, with her sons, worshipping him, Matth. V 21 and desiring a certain thing of him. And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 35 And James and John the sons of Zebedee come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldst do for us whatsoever we shall desire. Mark V 36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? Mark V 37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. M Matth. Ch. 20 V. 22 But Jesus answered and said Mr. Mark V 38 unto them, M Matth. Ch. 20 V. 22 Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptised with the baptism that I am baptised with? They say unto him, We are able. Mr. Mark V 39 And Jesus said unto them, M Matth. V 23 Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptised with the baptism that I am baptised with: Mr. Mark V 40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand, is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared M Matth. V 24 of my Father. And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren, Mr. Mark V 41 James and John. Mark V 42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith, M Matth. V 25 Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them; and they that are great, Matth. V 26 exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister. Mr. Mark V 44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest M Matth. V 27 among you, Mr. Mark V 44 shall be servant of all: M Matth. V 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. CHAP. CXXXVI. A blind man healed by the way, before he entered into Jericho. L Luke Ch. 18 V. 35 * Matth. Ch. 20 V. 29 ANd it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: Luke Ch. 18 V. 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. Luke V. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And he cried, saying Jesus, thou Son of David, Luke V. 38 have mercy on me. And they which went before, Luke V. 39 rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. Luke V. 40 And Jesus stood and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, Saying, Luke V. 41 What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. Luke V. 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight, thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received his sight, Luke V. 43 and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people when they saw it, gave praise unto God. CHAP. CXXXVII. The conversion of Zacheus. L Luke Ch. 19 V. 1 ANd Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And behold, Luke V. 2 there was a man named Zacheus, which was the chief among the Publicans, and he was rich. Luke V. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was, and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, Luke V. 4 and climbed up into a sycomore-tree to see him; for he was to pass that way. Luke V. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said unto him, Zacheus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. Luke V. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all murmured, Luke V. 7 saying, that he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. And Zacheus stood, Luke V. 8 and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. And Jesus said unto him, Luke Ch. 19 V. 9 This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is the Son of Abraham. * Matth. Ch. 18 V. 11 Luke V. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. CHAP. CXXXVIII. The parable of ten pieces of money delivered to ten servants. L Luke V. 11 ANd as they heard these things, he added, and spoke a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. He said therefore, Luke V. 12 A certain noble man went into a fare country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, Luke V. 13 and delivered them ten pounds, & said unto them, Occupie till I come. But his citizens hated him, Luke V. 14 and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. Luke V. 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, than he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Then came the first, Luke V. 16 saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: Luke V. 17 because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. Luke V. 18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. And he said likewise to him, Luke V. 19 Be thou also over five cities. And another came, saying, Luke V. 20 Lord, behold, here is thy pound which I have kept laid up in a napkin: Luke V. 21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. And he saith unto him, Luke Ch. 19 V. 22 Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant: thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow. Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, Luke V. 23 that at my coming I might have received mine own with usury? Luke V. 24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. Luke V. 25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds) For I say unto you, Luke V. 26 that unto every one which hath, shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. Luke V. 27 But those mine enemies which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. Luke V. 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. CHAP. CXXXIX. Blind men healed by Christ at his departure from Jericho. Mr. Mark Ch. 10 V. 46 ANd they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples, and a great number of people; blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, sat by the highway side, begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, Mark V 47 he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, Mark V 48 have mercy on me. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, Mark V 49 have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called: and they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, Mark V 50 rise, he calleth thee. And he casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Mark V 51 What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. Mark Ch. 10 V. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way, thy faith hath made thee whole: and immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. M Matth. Ch. 20 V. 29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. Matth. V 30 And behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, Matth. V 31 O Lord, thou Son of David. And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. And Jesus stood still, Matth. V 32 and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? Matth. V 33 They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. So Jesus had compassion on them, Matth. V 34 and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. CHAP. CXL. Lazarus is raised from death. J John Ch. 11 V. 17 THen when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. (Now Bethanie was nigh unto Jerusalem, John V. 18 about fifteen furlongs off) And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, John V. 19 to comfort them concerning their brother. Then Martha, John V. 20 assoon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. John V. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. But I know, John V. 22 that even now whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. John V. 23 Martha saith unto him, John V. 24 * Luke Ch. 14 V. 14 John Ch. 5 V. 29. I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. John V. 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the * John Ch. 6 V. 35 life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth, John V. 26 and believeth in me, shall never die. Believest thou this? She saith unto him, Yea, Lord, John V. 27 I believe that thou art the Christ the Son of God which should come into the world. And when she had so said, John V. 28 she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The master is come and calleth for thee. Assoon as she heard that, she arose quickly, John V. 29 and came unto him. John V. 30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him. John V. 31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary that she rose up hastily, and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave, to weep there. John V. 32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. John V. 33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, And said, John V. 34 Where have ye laid him? They say unto him, Lord, come and see. Jesus wept. Then said the Jews, John V. 35 36 Behold hold how he loved him! And some of them said, John V. 37 Can not this man, * John Ch. 9 V. 6 which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? John V. 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself, cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. Jesus said, John V. 39 Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. John V. 40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that if thou wouldst believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? John V. 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lift up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that thou hearest me always: John Ch. 11 V. 42 but because of the people which stand by, I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. John V. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus come forth. John V. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Lose him, and let him go. John V. 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. John V. 46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done. CHAP. CXLI. The chief priests and Pharisees take counsel to put Christ to death. Caiaphas prophesieth of the fruit of Christ's death. J John V. 47 THen gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doth many miracles. John V. 48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him; and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation. And one of them named Caiaphas, John V. 49 being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, John V. 50 * John Ch. 18 V. 14 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. And this spoke he not of himself: John V. 51 but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation: John V. 52 And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad. Then from that day forth, John V. 53 they took counsel together for to put him to death. CHAP. CXLII. Christ goes aside into the little city Ephraim. The Pharisees decree to inquire him out, and to apprehend him. J John Ch. 11 V. 54 JEsus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. John V. 55 And the Jews was nigh at hand, and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the , to purify themselves. John V. 56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spoke among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? John V. 57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that if any man knew where he were, he should show it, that they might take him. CHAP. CXLIII. Christ is anointed at a feast in Bethanie. The counsel of the priests, to put to death both Christ and Lazarus. J John Ch. 12 V. 1 THen Jesus, six days before the , came to Bethanie, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. There they made him a supper, John V. 2 and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 6 Now when Jesus was in Bethanie, Mr. Mark Ch. 14. V 3 in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman, J John V. 3 Marry, Mr. Mark Ch. 14. V 3 having an alabaster box. J John V. 3 Then she took a pound M Matth. V 7 of very precious ointment, J John V. 3 of spikenard, very costly, M Matth. V 7 came unto him, J John V. 3 and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; Mr. Mark Ch. 14. V 3 and she broke the box, and poured it on his head, M Matth. V 7 as he sat at meat: J John V. 3 and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. John Ch. 12 V. 4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simons son, which should betray him, John V. 5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation Mr. Mark Ch. 14. V 4 within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? M Matth. V 9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, Mr. Mark V 5 for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor: and they murmured against her. J John V. 6 This he (Judas) said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. M Matth. V 10 When Jesus understood it, J John V. 7 than said Jesus, Let her alone: and M Matth. V 10 he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? Mr. Mark V 5 Let her alone, M Matth. V 10 for she hath wrought a good work upon me. Matth. V 11 For ye have the poor always with you, Mr. Mark V 7 and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. Mark V 8 She hath done what she could; M Matth. V 12 for in that she poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial: J John V. 8 against the day of my burying hath she kept this: Mr. Mark V 8 she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. Mark V 9 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of, for a memorial of her. J John V. 9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came, not for Jesus sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. John V. 10 But the chief priests consulted, that they might put Lazarus also to death: John V. 11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. CHAP. CXLIIII. Christ prepares himself for his kingly entrance into Jerusalem. L Luke Ch. 19 V. 29 ANd it came to pass J John Ch. 12 V. 12 on the next day, L Luke Ch. 19 V. 29 when he was come near, Mr. Mark Ch. 11. V 1 when they came nigh to Jerusalem, M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 1 and were come to Bethphage Mr. Mark Ch. 11. V 1 and Bethany, L Luke Ch. 19 V. 29 at the mount called the mount of oliver's; M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 1 then Jesus Mr. Mark V 2 sendeth forth two of his disciples, And saith unto them, L Luke V. 30 Go ye, Mr. Mark V 2 Go your way into the village over against you, and assoon as ye be entered into it, M Matth. V 2 ye shall find an assetied, and a colt Mr. Mark V 2 tied M Mark V 2 with her, L Luke V. 30 whereon yet never man sat; lose him, and bring him hither. M Matth. V 3 And if any man say aught unto you, and L Luke V. 31 ask you, Mr. Mark V 3 Why do ye this? L Luke V. 31 Why do ye lose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of M Matth. V 3 them, Mr. Mark V 3 him; and straightway he will send M Matth. V 3 them, Mr. Mark V 3 him hither. M Matth. V 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, Matth. V 5 saying, Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. Matth. V 6 And the disciples L Luke V. 32 went their way, and found even as he had said unto them, Mr. Mark V 4 and found the colt tied by the door without, in a place where two ways met: and they lose him. Mark V 5 L Luke V. 33 And as they were losing the colt, Mr. Mark V 5 certain of them that stood there, said unto them, What do ye losing the colt? and L Luke V. 33 the owners thereof said unto them, Why lose ye the colt? Mr. Mark V 6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded, L Luke V. 34 The Lord hath need of him: Mr. Mark V 6 and they let them go: L Luke V. 34 and they that were sent, M Matth. V 7 did as Jesus commanded them, And brought the ass, and the colt Mr. Mark V 7 to Jesus, M Matth. V 7 and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. L Luke Ch. 19 V. 35 And they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. J John Ch. 12 V. 14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon, as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Zion, behold, John V. 15 thy King cometh, sitting on an asses colt. John V. 16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. L Luke V. 36 And as he went, M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 8 a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. And J John V. 12 much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, Took branches of palm-trees, John V. 13 and went forth to meet him. L Luke V. 37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice, for all the mighty works that they had seen. J John V. 17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. John V. 18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. M Matth. V 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, J John V. 18 Hosanna, M Matth. V 9 Hosanna to the Son of David: L Luke V. 38 Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord, J John V. 13 the King of Israel. Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord; M Matth. V 9 Hosanna in the highest, L Luke V. 39 peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. Luke V. 40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you, that if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. CHAP. CXLV. Christ drawing nigh to Jerusalem, foretells with tears the destruction thereof. L Luke Ch. 19 V. 41 ANd when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, Luke V. 42 If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. Luke V. 43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, Luke V. 44 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee: and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another, because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. CHAP. CXLVI. Christ enters into Jerusalem and purgeth the temple. Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 11 ANd Jesus entered into Jerusalem: M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 10 and when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, Matth. V 11 saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth, of Galilee. J John Ch. 12 V. 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. M Matth. V 12 And Jesus went into the temple of God: Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 11 and when he had looked round about upon all things, he L Luke V. 45 began to cast out, M Matth. V 12 and did cast out all them that sold L Luke V. 45 therein, and them that bought, M Matth. V 13 and overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called and L Luke V. 46 is M Matth. V 14 the house of prayer, but ye have made it a den of thiefs. And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them. Matth. Ch. 21 V. 15 And when the chief priests and Scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased, And said unto him, Matth. V 16 Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? L Luke Ch. 19 V. 47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the Scribes, and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, Luke V. 48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. CHAP. CXLVII. Certain Greeks desire to see Christ: upon which occasion, he preacheth of the fruit of his death. J John Ch. 12 V. 20 ANd there were certain Greeks among them, that came up to worship at the feast. John V. 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, John V. 22 we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again, Andrew and Philip told Jesus. And Jesus answered them, saying, John V. 23 The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily verily I say unto you, John V. 24 Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground, and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 39 He that loveth his life, shall lose it: John V. 25 and he that hateth his life in this world, shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, John V. 26 let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. Now is my soul troubled, John V. 27 and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Father, John Ch. 12 V. 28 glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. John V. 29 The people therefore that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spoke to him. John V. 30 Jusus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. John V. 31 Now is the judgement of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, John V. 32 will draw all men unto me. (This he said, John V. 33 signifying what death he should die) The people answered him, We have heard out of the Law, John V. 34 that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? Then Jesus said unto them, John V. 35 Yet a little while is the light with you; walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness, knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, John V. 36 believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spoke Jesus, Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 11 and now the eventide was come, M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 17 he left them, J John V. 36 and departed, and did hide himself from them, M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 17 and went out of the city into Bethany, Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 11 with the twelve; M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 17 and he lodged there. J John V. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: John V. 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? John V. 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, * Matth. Ch. 13 V. 14 He hath blinded their eyes, John V. 40 and hardened their heart, that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. John V. 41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him. Nevertheless, among the chief rulers also, John Ch. 12 V. 42 many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the Synagogue. * John Ch. 5 V. 44 Ch. 12 V. 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. CHAP. CXLVIII. The cursing of the figtree. The temple again cleansed: and Christ's farewell sermon concerning his office. M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 18 NOw in the morning, Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 12 and on the morrow, M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 18 as he returned into the city, Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 12 when they were come from Bethanie, he was hungry. M Matth. V 19 And when he saw a figtree Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 13 afar off, M Matth. V 19 in the way, Mr. Mark V 13 having leaves, M Matth. V 19 he came to it, Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 13 if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing M Matth. V 19 thereon, but leaves only; Mr. Mark V 14 for the time of figs was not yet. And Jesus answered and said unto it, M Matth. V 19 Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever, and Mr. Mark V 14 no man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard 'tis. M Matth. V 19 And presently the figtree withered away. Mr. Mark V 15 * Matth. Ch. 21 V. 12 And they come to Jerusalem, and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold doves: Mark V 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. Mark V 17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thiefs. Mark V 18 And the Scribes and chief priests heard it. and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. J John V. 44 Jesus cried, and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. John Ch. 12 V. 45 And he that seethe me, seethe him that sent me. * John Ch. 12 V. 46 Ch. 3 V. 19 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, should not abide in darkness. * John Ch. 12 V. 47 Ch. 3 V. 17 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not; for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. John Ch. 12 V. 48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: * Mark Ch. 16 V. 16 the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. John V. 49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment what I should say, and what I should speak. John V. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 19 And when even was come, he went out of the city. CHAP. CXLIX. Christ's speech to his disciples of the power of faith; upon occasion of the cursing of the withered figtree. Mr. Mark V 20 ANd in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the figtree dried up from the roots. M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying. How soon is the figtree withered away! Mr. Mark V 21 And Peter calling to remembrance, saith unto him, Master, behold, the figtree which thou cursedst, is withered away. Mark V 22 And Jesus answering, saith unto them, Mark V 23 Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, M Matth. V 21 If ye have faith and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the figtree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. Mr. Mark V 23 And whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; Mark Ch. 11 V. 24 he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 7 What things soever ye desire when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 22 And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Mr. Mark V 25 And when ye stand, praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, Mark V 26 neither will your Father which is in heaven, forgive your trespasses. CHAP. CL. Christ questions the chief priests, Scribes, and elders about John's baptism. Mr. Mark V 27 ANd they come again to Jerusalem. L Luke Ch. 20 V. 1 And it came to pass that in one of those days, M Matth. V 23 when he was come into the temple, L Luke Ch. 20 V. 1 as he taught the people, and preached the Gospel, Mr. Mark V 27 the chief priests and the Scribes, M Matth. V 23 and the elders of the people came unto him, and L Luke Ch. 20 V. 1 came upon him, And spoke unto him, saying, Tell us, Luke V. 2 By what authority dost thou these things? Mr. Mark V 28 and who gave thee, L Luke V. 2 or who is he that gave thee this authority, Mr. Mark V 28 to do these things? M Matth. V 24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things: Mr. Mark V 29 answer me, L Luke V. 3 and tell me. M Matth. V 25 The baptism of John, whence was it? Mr. Mark V 30 was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. L Luke V. 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven, he will say, Why then believed ye him not? Luke V. 6 But and if we say, Of men; M Matth. Ch. 21 V. 26 we fear the people, L Luke Ch. 20 V. 6 all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet: for Mr. Mark Ch. 11 V. 32 they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. L Luke V. 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. Mr. Mark V 33 And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering, saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. CHAP. CLI. The parable of the two sons that were commanded by their father to go into the vineyard. Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 1 ANd Jesus began to speak unto them by parables. M Matth. V 28 But what think you? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Matth. V 29 Son, go work to day in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repent, Matth. V 30 and went. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go sir; Matth. V 31 and went not. Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the Publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. * Matth. Ch. 21 V. 32 Ch. 3 V. 32/1 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him. And ye, when ye had seen it, repent not afterward, that ye might believe him. CHAP. CLII The parable of the vineyard let out to unthankful husbandmen. L Luke V. 9 THen began he to speak to the people this parable: M Matth. V 33 Hear another parable, There was a certain Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 1 man, M Matth. V 33 an householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 1 and digged a place for the winefat, M Matth. V 33 a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a fare country L Luke V. 9 for a long time. M Matth. V 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 2 at the season, he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. L Luke Ch. 20 V. 10 But the husbandmen Mr. Mark V 3 caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty. Mark V 4 And again he sent unto them another servant; L Luke V. 11 and they beat him also, Mr. Mark V 4 Mark V 3 and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, L Luke V. 11 and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. Mr. Mark V 5 And again he sent another, L Luke V. 12 the third; and they wounded him also, and cast him out, Mr. Mark V 5 and him they killed: and M Matth. V 33 he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. And the husbandmen took his servants, Matth. V 35 and beat one, Matth. V 36 and killed another, and stoned another. Again, he sent Mr. Mark V 5 many M Matth. V 36 other servants, more than the first; and they did unto them likewise, beating some, and killing some. L Luke V. 13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son. Mr. Mark V 6 Having yet therefore one son, his well-beloved, he sent M Matth. V 37 his son Mr. Mark V 6 also last unto them, saying, L Luke V. 13 It may be they will reverence him when they see him. M Matth. V 38 But when Mr. Mark V 7 these M Matth. V 38 husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, L Luke V. 14 they reasoned within themselves, saying, This is the heir, come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours, M Matth. V 38 and let us seize on his inheritance, Mr. Mark V 7 and the inheritance shall be ours. M Matth. V 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard. L Luke V. 15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. M Matth. V 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? Matth. Ch. 21 V. 41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. Matth. V 42 Jesus saith unto them, L Luke Ch. 20 V. 16 He shall come and destroy those husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others: and when they heard it, they said, God forbidden. And he beheld them, and said, Luke V. 17 M Matth. V 42 Did ye never read in the scriptures, Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 10 this scripture? L Luke V. 17 what is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? M Matth. V 43 This is the Lords doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes. Therefore I say unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. Matth. V 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone, shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, Matth. V 45 it will grind him to powder. And when the chief priests, L Luke V. 19 and the Scribes, M Matth. V 45 and Pharisees had heard his parables, Mr. Mark V 12 they sought to lay hold on him, and L Luke V. 19 the same hour to lay hands on him. M Matth. V 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared Mr. Mark V 12 the people, M Matth. V 46 the multitude, because they took him for a prophet: Mr. Mark V 12 for they knew M Matth. V 46 that he spoke of them, L Luke V. 19 and that he had spoken this parable against them. CHAP. CLIII. The parable of the wedding of the king's son; and of the wedding garment. M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 1 ANd Jesus answered * Luke Ch. 14 V. 16 and spoke unto them again by parables, and said, Matth. V 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Matth. V 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Matth. Ch. 22 V. 4 Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: Matth. V 5 come unto the marriage. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: Matth. V 6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. Matth. V 7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burnt up their city. Then faith he to his servants, Matth. V 8 The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Matth. V 9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. So those servants went out into the highways, Matth. V 10 and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good. And the wedding was furnished with guests. Matth. V 11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: Matth. V 12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, Matth. V 13 Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. * Matth. Ch. 22 V. 14 Ch. 20 V. 16 For many are called, but few are chosen. CHAP. CLIIII. Christ's answer to the Pharisees question about paying tribute to Cesar. Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 12 ANd M Matth. V 15 then the Pharisees Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 12 left him, and went their way, M Matth. V 15 and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. L Luke Ch. 20 V. 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies which should feign themselves just men, Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 13 certain of the Pharisees, M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 16 their disciples, with the Herodians, Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 13 to catch him in his words, and L Luke Ch. 20 V. 20 that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power & authority of the governor. Mr. Mark V 14 And when they were come, L Luke Ch. 20 V. 21 they asked him, M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 16 saying Mr. Mark V 14 unto him, M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 16 Master, we know that thou art true, L Luke Ch. 20 V. 21 that thou sayest & teachest rightly, Mr. Mark V 14 and carest for no man; for thou regardest not the person of men, L Luke Ch. 20 V. 21 neither acceptest thou the person, Mr. Mark V 14 but teachest the way of God in truth. M Matth. V 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? L Luke V. 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cesar, or no? Mr. Mark V 14 shall we give, or shall we not give? M Matth. V 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and Mr. Mark V 14 knowing their hypocrisy, L Luke V. 23 he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, M Matth. V 19 Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Mr. Mark V 15 bring and M Matth. V 19 show me Mr. Mark V 15 a penny, M Matth. V 19 the tribute-money, Mr. Mark V 15 that I may see it. M Matth. V 20 And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, L Luke V. 24 Whose image and superscription hath it? M Matth. V 20 Whose is this image and superscription? Mr. Mark V 16 And L Luke V. 24 they answered and said Mr. Mark V 16 unto him, Caesar's. M Matth. V 21 Then Mr. Mark V 17 Jesus answering, said unto them, M Matth. V 21 Render therefore unto Cesar, the things which are Caesar's; and unto God, the things that are Gods. Matth. V 22 Mr. Mark V 17 And M Matth. V 21 when they had heard these words, Mr. Mark V 17 they marvelled at him, L Luke V. 26 and they could not take hold of his words before the people, and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace, M Matth. V 21 and left him, and went their way. CHAP. CLV. Christ answers the arguments of the Sadduces about the resurrection of the dead. M Matth. V 23 THe same day L Luke V. 27 came to him certain of the Sadduces, Mr. Mark V 18 which say there is no resurrection, L Luke V. 27 which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, Luke Ch. 20 V. 28 Saying, Master, Moses M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 24 said and Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 19 wrote unto us, L Luke Ch. 20 V. 28 If any man's brother die, having a wife, M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 24 having no children, Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 19 and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, M Matth. V 24 shall * Matth. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. marry her, and raise up seed unto his brother. Now there were L Luke V. 29 therefore M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 25 with us seven brethren; and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, Mr. Mark V 20 and dying, left no seed, L Luke V. 29 and died without children, M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 25 and having no issue, left his wife unto his brother. Matth. V 26 Likewise the second also Mr. Mark V 21 took her L Luke V. 30 to wife, and he died childless, Mr. Mark V 21 neither left he any seed: and the third likewise L Luke V. 31 took her: and in like manner the seven also Mr. Mark V 22 had her, and left no seed; for L Luke V. 32 they left no children, and died. M Matth. V 27 And last of all the woman died also. Therefore in the resurrection, Mr. Matth. V 28 when they shall rise, Mark V 23 whose wife shall she be of them M Matth. V 28 seven? for they all Mr. Mark V 23 seven had her to wife. Mark V 24 And Jesus answering, said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God? L Luke V. 34 The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: Luke V. 35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage. M Matth. V 30 For in the resurrection, Mr. Mark V 25 when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage. L Luke V. 35 Neither can they die any more, M Matth. V 30 but are as the angels of God, Mr. Mark V 25 which are in heaven: L Luke V. 35 for they are equal unto the angels, and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. M Matth. V 31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, L Luke V. 37 that the dead are raised, even Moses shown at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 26 Have ye not read in the book of Moses, M Matth. V 31 that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 26 how in the bush God spoke unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? L Luke Ch. 20 V. 38 For M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 32 God is not the God of the dead, Mr. Mark V 27 but the God of the living; L Luke Ch. 20 V. 38 for all live unto him: Mr. Mark V 27 ye therefore do greatly err. M Matth. V 33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine. L Luke V. 39 Then certain of the Scribes answering, said, Master, thou hast well said. And after that, Luke V. 40 they durst not ask him any question at all. CHAP. CLVI. Christ's answer to the Scribe, concerning the greatest commandment of the Law. M Matth. V 34 BUt when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadduces to silence, they were gathered together. Matth. V 35 Then one of them which was a lawyer, Mr. Mark V 28 one of the Scribes, came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him M Matth. V 36 a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is Mr. Mark V 28 the first M Matth. V 36 great commandment Mr. Mark V 28 of all M Matth. V 36 in the Law? Mr. Mark V 29 And Jesus answered and M Matth. V 36 said unto him, Mr. Mark V 29 The first of all the commandments is, Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord; * Luke Ch. 10 V. 27 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, Mark V 30 and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first M Matth. V 38 39 and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Mr. Mark V 31 namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: there is no other commandment greater than these. M Matth. V 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the prophets. Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 32 And the Scribe said unto him, Well Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God, and there is none other but he. Mark V 33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices. Mark V 34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not fare from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. CHAP. CLVII. Jesus propounds a question to the Pharisees concerning Christ, whose son he should be. M Matth. Ch. 22 V. 41 WHile the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them Mr. Mark V 35 while he taught in the temple, M Matth. V 42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. Mr. Mark V 35 And Jesus answered and said M Matth. V 42 unto them, Mr. Mark V 35 How say the Scribes that Christ is the son of David? M Matth. V 43 How then doth David in spirit call him Lord? Mr. Mark V 36 For David himself said by the holy Ghost, L Luke Ch. 20 V. 42 in the book of psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sat thou on my right hand, Luke V. 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. Mr. Mark V 37 David therefore himself calleth him lord M Matth. V 45 If David then call him Lord, how, Mr. Mark V 37 and whence M Matth. V 46 is he his son? And no man was able to answer him a word; neither durst any man (from that day forth) ask him any more questions. Mr. Mark V 37 And the common people heard him gladly. CHAP. CLVIII. Christ sharply inveighs against the Scribes and Pharisees, taxeth their vices, and denounceth heavy punishments against them. Sect. 1. M Matth. Ch. 23 V. 1 THen spoke Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples: L Luke Ch. 20 V. 45 for then in the audience of all the people, he spoke to his disciples: Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, M Matth. V 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses seat. Matth. V 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, Matth. V 4 and do not. For they bind heavy burdens, and grievous to be born, and lay them on men's shoulders, but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. Matth. V 5 But all their works they do, for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, * Luke Ch. 11 V. 43 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, Matth. V 6 and the chief seats in the Synagogues, And greetings in the markets: Matth. V 7 Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 38 Beware of the Scribes, which love and L Luke V. 46 desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the Synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts, M Matth. V 8 and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: Matth. V 9 for one is your father which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: Matth. V 10 for one is your master, even Christ. Matth. V 11 But he that is greatest among you, Matth. V 12 shall be your servant. * Luke Ch. 14 V. 11 Ch. 12 V. 14 And whosoever shall exalt himself, shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself, shall be exalted. Sect. 2. Matth. Ch. 23 V. 13 * Luke Ch. 11 V. 52 But woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering, to go in. woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Matth. V 14 hypocrites; for ye devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: therefore Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 40 these shall receive greater damnation. M Matth. V 15 woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. Matth. V 16 woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing: but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, Matth. V 17 he is a debtor. Ye fools, and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? Matth. V 18 And whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing: but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. Matth. V 19 Ye fools, and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? Matth. V 20 Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. And whoseo shall swear by the temple, Matth. V 21 sweareth by it, Matth. V 22 and by him that dwelleth therein. And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. woe unto you Scribes and Pharisces, Matth. V 23 hypocrites; for ye pay tithe of mint, and anise, and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgement, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Ye blind guides, Matth. V 24 which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. Matth. V 25 woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. Matth. Ch. 23 V. 26 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. Matth. V 27 woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; for ye are like unto whited sepulchers, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, Matth. V 28 but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. Matth. V 29 woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchers of the righteous, Matth. V 30 And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. Matth. V 31 Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets. Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. Matth. V 32 33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? Sect. 3. Wherefore behold, Matth. V 34 I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and Scribes; and some of them ye shall kill and crucify, and some of them shall ye scourge in your Synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: Matth. V 35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel, unto the blood of Zacharias, son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. Matth. V 36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation. * Luke Ch. 13 V. 34 O Jerusalem, Matth. V 37 Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, Matth. Ch. 23 V. 38 and ye would not I Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. Matth. V 39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. CHAP. CLIX Christ praiseth the widow that cast two mites into the treasury. Mr. Mark Ch. 12 V. 41 ANd Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich, cast in much. Mark V 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. L Luke Ch. 21 V. 1 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. Luke V. 2 And he saw also a certain poor widow, casting in thither two mites. Mr. Mark V 43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily, L Luke V. 3 of a truth Mr. Mark V 43 I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they that have cast into the treasury. L Luke V. 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God; but she of her penury hath cast in all Mr. Mark V 44 that she had, even all her living L Luke V. 4 that she had. CHAP. CLX. Christ foretells the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem. M Matth. Ch. 24 V. 1 ANd Jesus went out, and departed from the temple. Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 1 And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here. Mark V 2 And Jesus answering, said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. M Matth. Ch. 24 V. 1 And his disciples came to him for to show him the buildings of the temple. L Luke Ch. 21 V. 5 And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, M Matth. Ch. 24 V. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, L Luke V. 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. Sect. 2. Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, over against the temple, M Matth. V 3 the disciples, Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 3 Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, M Matth. V 3 came unto him privately, Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 3 and asked him privately, M Matth. V 3 saying, L Luke V. 7 Master, M Matth. V 3 Tell us, when shall these things be? Mr. Mark V 4 and what shall be the sign when all these things L Luke V. 7 shall come to pass, and Mr. Mark V 4 shall be fulfilled? M Matth. V 4 and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Mr. Mark V 5 Jesus answering them, began to say, M Matth. V 4 and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Matth. V 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; L Luke V. 8 (and the time draweth near) and shall deceive many: L Luke V. 9 go ye not therefore after them. But when ye shall hear of wars, and commotions, M Matth. V 6 and rumours of wars, see that ye be not troubled, L Luke V. 9 be not terrified: M Matth. V 6 for all L Luke V. 9 these things must first come to pass, M Matth. V 6 but the end is not yet, L Luke V. 9 by & by. Luke V. 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: Luke V. 11 And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, M Matth. V 7 and there shall be famines, and pestilences, Mr. Mark V 8 and troubles, L Luke V. 11 and fearful sights, and great signs shall there be from heaven. M Matth. V 8 All these are Mr. Mark V 9 the beginnings of sorrows. But take heed to your selves: for L Luke Ch. 21 V. 12 before all these they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to Mr. Mark V 9 counsels, and L Luke Ch. 21 V. 12 to the Synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake: Mr. Mark V 9 ye shall be beaten, and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake. L Luke V. 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony, and Mr. Mark V 9 against them. M Matth. Ch. 24 V. 9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you, and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. Matth. V 10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, Matth. V 11 and shall deceive many. Matth. V 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 10 And the Gospel must first be published among all nations. M Matth. V 14 And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world, for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Mr. Mark V 11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the holy Ghost. L Luke V. 14 * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 19 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before, what ye shall answer. Luke V. 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay, nor resist. Luke V. 16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolk, and friends, and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. Mr. Mark V 12 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son: and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. Mark V 13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 30 L Luke V. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. Luke V. 19 In your patience possess ye your souls. M Matth. Ch. 24 V. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Sect. 3. L Luke Ch. 21 V. 20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. M Matth. V 15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 14 standing where it ought not, M Matth. V 15 in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand) Matth. V 16 Then let them which be in Judea, flee into the mountains; L Luke V. 21 and let them which are in the midst of it, depart out; and let not them that are in the countries, enter thereinto. Mr. Mark V 15 And let him that is on the house top, not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house. And let him that is in the field, Mark V 16 not turn back again for to take up his garment, or M Matth. V 18 to take his clothes. L Luke V. 22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. M Matth. V 19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days. Matth. V 20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath-day: Matth. V 21 For then shall be great tribulation, and L Luke V. 23 great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. Mr. Mark V 19 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created, unto this time, neither M Matth. V 21 ever shall be. L Luke V. 24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations, and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. M Matth. V 22 And except those days should be shortened, and Mr. Mark V 20 the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elects sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days, and M Matth. V 22 those days shall be shortened. Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 21 And then, if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ, or lo, he is there: believe him not. Mark V 22 For false Christ's, and false prophets shall rise, M Matth. Ch. 24 V. 24 and shall show great signs and wonders, Mr. Mark V 22 to seduce, M Matth. Ch. 24 V. 24 insomuch that (if it were possible) they shall deceive the very elect. Mr. Mark V 23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. M Matth. V 26 Wherefore, if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert, go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers, Matth. V 27 believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west: so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Matth. V 28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. CHAP. CLXI. Christ's prophetical sermon concerning his second coming, and the signs that are to precede it. Mr. Mark V 24 BUt in those days, M Matth. V 29 immediately after the tribulation of those days, L Luke Ch. 21 V. 25 there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars: Mr. Mark V 25 the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light. And the stars of heaven shall fall M Matth. V 29 from heaven; L Luke Ch. 21 V. 25 and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring, Luke V. 26 men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth; for the powers Mr. Mark V 25 that are in heaven shall be shaken. M Matth. V 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn. Mr. Mark V 26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds M Matth. V 30 of heaven, Mr. Mark V 27 with great power, M Matth. V 31 and great glory. Mr. Mark V 27 And then shall he send his angels, M Matth. V 31 with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, Mr. Mark V 27 from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven, and M Matth. V 31 from one end of heaven to the other. L Luke Ch. 21 V. 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke V. 29 And he spoke to them a parable, M Matth. Ch. 24 V. 32 Now learn a parable of the figtree: When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh. L Luke V. 30 Behold therefore the figtree, and all the trees: When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves, that summer is now nigh at hand. Luke V. 31 So likewise ye, Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 29 when ye see all these things come to pass, L Luke V. 31 know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand, Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 29 even at the doors. M Matth. V 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Matth. V 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Matth. V 36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no not the angels Mr. Mark V 32 which are in heaven, neither the Son, but M Matth. V 36 my Father only. CHAP. CLXII. Christ informs the godly how they are to prepare for his second coming. L Luke V. 34 ANd take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. Luke V. 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. M Matth. V 37 But as the days of No were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Matth. V 38 For as in the days that were before the 'slud, they were eating and drinking, marrying, and giving in marriage, until the day that No entered into the ark, Matth. Ch. 24 V. 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away: so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Then shall two be in the field; Matth. V 40 the one shall be taken, Matth. V 41 and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 33 Take ye heed L Luke Ch. 21 V. 36 therefore; Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 33 watch and pray, L Luke Ch. 21 V. 36 and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man: Mr. Mark Ch. 13 V. 33 for ye know not when the time is, and M Matth. V 42 what hour your Lord doth come. Matth. V 43 But know this, that if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Therefore be ye also ready: Matth. V 44 for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh. Mr. Mark V 34 For the Son of man is as a man taking a fare journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, & to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. M Matth. V 45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Matth. V 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he cometh, Matth. V 47 shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods. Matth. V 48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, Matth. V 49 My Lord delayeth his coming; And shall begin to smite his fellow-servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken: Matth. V 50 The Lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not ware of; And shall cut him asunder, Matth. V 51 and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Mr. Mark V 35 Watch ye therefore, (for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning) Lest coming suddenly, Mark Ch. 24 V. 36 he find you sleeping. Mark V 37 And what I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch. CHAP. CLXIII. Christ propounds to his Apostles the parable of the ten virgins. M Matth. Ch. 25 V. 1 THen shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, Matth. V 2 and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, Matth. V 3 and took no oil with them: Matth. V 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. Matth. V 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Matth. V 6 Behold, the bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, Matth. V 7 and trimmed their lamps. Matth. V 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil, Matth. V 9 for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, Matth. V 10 and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, Matth. V 11 and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. Matth. V 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. * Matth. Ch. 25 V. 13 Ch. 24 V. 42 Mark Ch. 13 V. 33 Watch therefore; for ye know neither the day nor the hour, wherein the Son of man cometh. CHAP. CLXIIII. Christ propounds to his Apostles the parable of the talents distributed among the servants. M Matth. Ch. 25 V. 14 FOr the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a fare country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods: And unto one he gave five talents, Matth. V 15 to another two, and to another one, to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Then he that had received the five talents, Matth. V 16 went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. Matth. V 17 And likewise he that had received two, Matth. V 18 he also gained other two. But he that had received one, went and digged in the earth, and hid his lords money. Matth. V 19 After a long time, the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. And so he that had received five talents, Matth. V 20 came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents, behold, I have gained besides them five talents more. Matth. V 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matth. V 22 He also that had received two talents, came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents besides them. Matth. V 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: Matth. V 24 enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Then he which had received the one talon, came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: Matth. V 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talon in the earth: lo, Matth. Ch. 25 V. 26 there thou hast that is thine. His Lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, Matth. V 27 and gather where I have not strawed. Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. Matth. V 28 Take therefore the talon from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. * Matth. Ch. 25 V. 29 Ch. 13 V. 12 Mark Ch. 4 V. 25 Luke Ch. 8 V. 18 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away, even that which he hath. Matth. Ch. 25 V. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. CHAP. CLXV. Christ describes to his Apostles the acts and proceed of the last judgement. M Matth. V 31 WHen the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, Matth. V 32 then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory. And before him shall be gathered all nations, and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats. And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, Matth. V 33 but the goats on the left. Matth. V 34 Then shall the king say unto them on his right hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Matth. V 35 For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Matth. V 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Matth. V 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, Matth. Ch. 25 V. 38 and took thee in? or naked, Matth. V 39 and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, Matth. V 40 or in prison, and came unto thee? And the king shall answer, and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matth. V 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 23 Depart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. Matth. V 42 For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: Matth. V 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Matth. V 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, Matth. V 45 and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, In as much as ye did it not to one of the least of these, Matth. V 46 ye did it not to me. * Luke Ch. 5 V. 29 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. L Luke Ch. 21 V. 37 And in the daytime he was teaching in the temple, and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, Luke V. 38 for to hear him. CHAP. CLXVI. Christ foretells that after two days he shall be betrayed to death. L Luke Ch. 22 V. 1 NOw the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the . M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, Matth. V 2 he said unto his disciples, * John Ch. 13 V. 1 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the , and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 1 And after two days is the feast of the , and of unleavened bread. CHAP. CLXVII. The chief priests, Scribes, and elders consult, how by craft they may take Christ, and put him to death. M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 3 * John Ch. 11 V. 47 THen assembled together the chief priests, and the Scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, Matth. V 4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him. Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 1 And the chief priests and the Scribes fought how they might take him by craft, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 2 how they might kill him or Mr. Mark V 2 put him to death. But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people: L Luke Ch. 22 V. 2 for they feared the people. CHAP. CLXVIII. The treacherous bargain of Judas Iscariot with the high priests. L Luke V. 3 THen entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. M Matth. V 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, Mr. Mark V 10 to betray him unto them. L Luke V. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. Mr. Mark V 11 And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. M Matth. V 15 And he said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? and they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. L Luke V. 6 And he promised: M Matth. V 16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him, Mr. Mark V 11 and how he might conveniently betray him L Luke V. 6 unto them in the absence of the multitude. CHAP. CLXIX. The preparation to the last ; and the celebration of it. L Luke Ch. 22 V. 7 THen came the day of unleavened bread, when the must be killed. M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 12 when they killed the , L Luke V. 8 he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the , that we may eat. And Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 12 his M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 17 disciples came unto Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 12 that we go, and prepare M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 17 for thee to eat the ? Mr. Mark V 13 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, M Matth. V 18 to such a man: L Luke V. 10 and behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. Mr. Mark V 14 And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye M Matth. V 18 unto him, Mr. Mark V 14 to the good man of the house, L Luke V. 11 The Master saith unto thee, M Matth. V 18 My time is at hand, I will keep the at thy house with my disciples: Mr. Matth. V 18 where is the guest-chamber, where I shall eat the with my disciples? Mark V 15 And he will show you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us. Mark V 16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, L Luke V. 13 and they went and found as he had said unto them, M Matth. V 19 and did as Jesus had appointed them, and they made ready the . Now when the even was come, Matth. V 20 Mr. Mark V 17 he cometh with the twelve; L Luke V. 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. And he said unto them, Luke V. 15 With desire I have desired to eat this with you before I suffer. Luke Ch. 22 V. 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. Luke V. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves. Luke V. 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. CHAP. CLXX. Christ washeth the feet of the disciples. J John Ch. 13 V. 1 * Matth. Ch. 26 V. 2 NOw before the feast of the , when Jesus knew that his hour was come, that he should departed out of this world, unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. John V. 2 And supper being ended (the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simons son, to betray him) Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, John V. 3 and that he was come from God, and went to God; John V. 4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments, and took a towel and girded himself. After that, John V. 5 he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. John V. 6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? John V. 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now: but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto him, John V. 8 Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, John V. 9 not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. John V. 10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed, needeth not, save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. John V. 11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. So after he had washed their feet, John Ch. 13 V. 12 and had taken his garments, and was set down again: he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? John V. 13 Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. John V. 14 If I then your Lord and Master have washed your feet, ye also aught to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, John V. 15 that ye should do as I have done to you. * John Ch. 13 V. 16 Ch. 15 V. 20 Matth. Ch. 10 V. 24 Verily verily I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his Lord; neither he that is sent, greater than he that sent him. If ye know these things, John Ch. 13 V. 17 happy are ye if ye do them. I speak not of you all, John V. 18 I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me, hath lift up his heel against me. John V. 19 Now I tell you before it come, that when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 40 Verily verily I say unto you, John V. 20 He that receiveth whomsoever I send, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me. CHAP. CLXXI Christ institutes the sacrament of the Eucharist. M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 26 ANd as they were eating, Jesus took bread, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 19 and gave thanks, M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 26 and blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat, this is my body, L Luke V. 20 which is given for you; this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also M Matth. V 27 he took the cup L Luke V. 20 after supper, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 23 and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, M Matth. V 28 saying, Drink ye all of it: For this is my blood of the new testament; L Luke V. 20 this cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you, and M Matth. V 28 for many for the remission of sins: Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 23 and they all drank of it. Mark Ch. 14 V. 25 Verily I say unto you, M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 29 I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 25 in the kingdom of God M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 29 my Father. CHAP. CLXXII. A peculiar action of Christ with Judas the traitor. Mr. Mark V 18 ANd as they sat, and did eat, J John Ch. 13 V. 21 when Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 21 But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me, is with me on the table. J John Ch. 13 V. 21 Verily verily I say unto you, that one of you, Mr. Mark V 18 which eateth with me, shall betray me. J John V. 22 Then the disciples Mr. Mark V 19 began to be sorrowful, and J John V. 22 looked one on another, doubting of whom he spoke. L Luke V. 23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. M Matth. V 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him Mr. Mark V 20 one by one, M Matth. V 22 Lord, is it I? Mr. Mark V 20 And another said, Is it I? And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth M Matth. V 23 his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. L Luke V. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth as it was determined, Mr. Mark V 21 as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed: good were it for that man if he had never been born. J John V. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus bosom, one of his disciples whom Jesus loved. John V. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spoke. John V. 25 He then lying on Jesus breast, saith unto him, Lord, who is it? John V. 26 Jesus answered, He it is to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot the son of Simon. And after the sop, Satan entered into him. John Ch. 13 V. 27 Then said Jesus unto him, That thou dost, do quickly. Now no man at the table knew, John V. 28 for what intent he spoke this unto him. John V. 29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast: or that he should give something to the poor. M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered, and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. J John V. 30 He then having received the sop, went immediately out: and it was night. Therefore when he was. gone out, John V. 31 Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. John V. 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. CHAP. CLXXIII. Christ makes a friendly composition of the contention raised among the apostles about the primacy. L Luke Ch. 22 V. 24 ANd there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. And he said unto them, Luke V. 25 The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them, are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so; Luke V. 26 but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. Luke V. 27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. Luke V. 28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, Luke V. 29 as my Father hath appointed unto me: Luke V. 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. CHAP. CLXXIIII. Christ exhorts them to mutual love, and foretells Peter's denial. J John Ch. 13 V. 33 LIttle children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me, * John Ch. 7 V. 34 and as I said unto the Jews, Wither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say unto you. * John Ch. 7 V. 34 Ch. 15 V. 17 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another, as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John V. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Simon Peter said unto him, John V. 36 Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Wither I go, thou canst not follow me now: but thou shalt follow me afterwards. John V. 37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will * Matth. Ch. 26 V. 33 lay down my life for thy sake. L Luke Ch. 22 V. 31 And the Lord J John V. 38 Jesus answered him and L Luke Ch. 22 V. 31 said, J John V. 38 Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? L Luke Ch. 22 V. 31 Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, Luke V. 32 that thy faith fail not; and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. And he said unto him, Luke V. 33 Lord, I am ready to go with thee both into prison, and to death. * Matth. Ch. 26 V. 34 And he said, J John V. 38 Verily verily L Luke V. 34 I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. CHAP. CLXXV. Christ foretells the imminent danger, and admonisheth them to prepare spiritual armour against it. L Luke V. 35 * Matth. Ch. 10 V. 9 ANd he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. Luke Ch. 22 V. 36 Then said he unto them, But now he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. For I say unto you, that this that is written, Luke V. 37 must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. And they said, Lord, Luke V. 38 behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. CHAP. CLXXVI. Christ comforts his disciples who were sorrowful, because he had foretold them of his departure. Sect. I. J John Ch. 14 V. 1 LEt not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. John V. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you: I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, John V. 3 I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also. John V. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, John V. 5 we know not whither thou goest: and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, John V. 6 and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me. If ye had known me, John V. 7 ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. Sect. II. Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, John V. 8 and it sufficeth us. Jesus saith unto him, John V. 9 Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father? John Ch. 14 V. 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I speak unto you, I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doth the works. John V. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works sake. John V. 12 Verily verily I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do, shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father. * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 7 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, John V. 13 that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John V. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. John V. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. John V. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth, John V. 17 whom the world cannot receive, because it seethe him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him, for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. John V. 18 I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you. John V. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seethe me no more: but ye see me; because I live, ye shall live also. John V. 20 At that day ye shall know, that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. John V. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me; and he that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Sect. III. Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, John V. 22 Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? John V. 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. John Ch. 14 V. 24 He that loveth me not, keepeth not my sayings: and the word which you hear, is not mine, but the Fathers which sent me. John V. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. John V. 26 But the Comforter which is the holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John V. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you: let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John V. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I John V. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that when it is come to pass, ye might believe. John V. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. John V. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do: arise, let us go hence. CHAP. CLXXVII. Christ exhorts his disciples to perseverance in the faith, and to mutual love. Sect. I. J John Ch. 15 V. 1 2 I Am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. * Matth. Ch. 15 V. 13 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. * John Ch. 15 V. 3 Ch. 13 V. 10 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, John V. 4 and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. John Ch. 15 V. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, John V. 6 he is cast forth as a branch and is withered, and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. John V. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John V. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit, so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, John V. 9 so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. John V. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love: even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. John V. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. Sect. II. * John Ch. 15 V. 12 Ch. 13 V. 34 This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you. John V. 13 Greater love hath no man then this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, John V. 14 if ye do whatsoever I command you. John V. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants, for the servant knoweth not what his lord doth; but I have called you friends: for all things that I have heard of my Father, I have made known unto you. John V. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and * Matth. Ch. 28 V. 19 ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another. John V. 17 CHAP. CLXXVIII. Christ arms his disciples against the hatred and persecution of the world. J John Ch. 15 V. 18 IF the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. John V. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. * John Ch. 15 V. 20 Ch. 13 V. 16 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than the lord: if they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you: if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. John V. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. John V. 22 If I had not come, and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. John V. 23 He that hateth me, hateth my Father also. John V. 24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen, and hated both me and my Father. John V. 25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. * John Ch. 15 V. 26 Ch. 14 V. 26 Luke Ch. 14 V. 49 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. John Ch. 15 V. 27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. John Ch. 16 V. 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. They shall put you out of the Synagogues: yea the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you, John V. 2 will think that he doth God service. John V. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, John V. 4 nor me. But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. CHAP. CLXXIX. Christ again comforteth his disciples being sorrowful for the prediction of his departure. Sect. I. J John Ch. 16 V. 5 BUt now I go my way to him that sent me, and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? But because I have said these things unto you, John V. 6 sorrow hath filled your heart. John V. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you: but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, John V. 8 he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement. Of sin, John V. 9 because they believe not on me. Of righteousness, John V. 10 because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more. Of judgement, John V. 11 because the prince of this world is judged. John V. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now: Howbeit, John V. 13 when he the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself: but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak, and he will show you things to come. John V. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you. John V. 15 All things that the Father hath, are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall show it unto you. Sect. II. A little while and ye shall not see me: John V. 16 and again, a little while and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. John V. 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? John Ch. 16 V. 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. John V. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while and ye shall see me? John V. 20 Verily verily I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. John V. 21 A woman when she is in travail, hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but assoon as she is delivered of the child, she remembreth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. And ye now therefore have sorrow: John V. 22 but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. John V. 23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing: * Matth. Ch. 7 V. 7 Verily verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, John V. 24 he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. John V. 25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: the time cometh when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show you plainly of the Father. John V. 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: For the Father himself loveth you, John V. 27 because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. I came forth from the Father, John V. 28 and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. John V. 29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. John V. 30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. Jesus answered them, John Ch. 16 V. 31 Do ye now believe? * Matth. Ch. 26 V. 31 Behold, the hour cometh, John V. 32 yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken unto you, John V. 33 that in me ye might have peace; in the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. CHAP. CLXXX. Christ prays ardently for his own glorification, and the conservation of the church. Sect. I. J John Ch. 17 V. 1 THese words spoke Jesus and lift up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come, glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee. * Matth. Ch. 28 V. 18 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, John V. 2 that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. John V. 3 And this is life eternal, that they may know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. John V. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. John V. 5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. Sect. II. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: John V. 6 thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. John V. 7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me, are of thee. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me, John Ch. 17 V. 8 and they have received them, * John Ch. 16 V. 27 and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. I pray for them, John V. 9 I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me, for they are thine. And all mine are thine, John V. 10 and thine are mine, and I am glorified in them. John V. 11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name, those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. John V. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition: that the scripture might be fulfilled. John V. 13 And now come I to thee, and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word, and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, John V. 14 even as I am not of the world. John V. 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. John V. 16 Sanctify them through thy truth, thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, John V. 17 even so have I also sent them into the world. John V. 18 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, John V. 19 that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Sect. III. Neither pray I for these alone; John V. 20 but for them also which shall believe on me through their word. That they all may be one, John V. 21 as thou Father art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. John V. 22 And the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them: that they may be one, even as we are one. John Ch. 17 V. 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. * John Ch. 17 V. 24 Ch. 12 V. 26 Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. John V. 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee, but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. John V. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love where with thou hast loved me, may be in them, and I in them. CHAP. CLXXXI. The history of the passion, crucifying, death, and burial of Christ. His departure out of Jerusalem into mount Olivet, with his prophecy of the flight of the disciples. M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 30 ANd when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. For J John Ch. 18 V. 1 when Jesus had spoken these words, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 39 he came out, and went J John Ch. 18 V. 1 with his disciples over the brook Cedron, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 39 as he was wont, to the mount of Olives, and his disciples also followed him. M Matth. V 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 27 All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, M Matth. V 32 and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. Mr. Mark V 29 But Peter M Matth. V 33 answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, Mr. Mark V 29 yet will not I, for M Matth. V 33 I will never be offended. Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this day, even in this night before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. But he, M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 35 Peter, Mr. Mark V 31 spoke the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee: M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 35 likewise also said all the disciples. CHAP. CLXXXII. Christ's agony in the garden, and prayers, while his disciples slept. Mr. Mark V 32 ANd M Matth. V 36 then cometh Jesus with them into a place called Gethsemane, J John Ch. 18 V. 1 where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also which betrayed him, John V. 2 knew the place: for Jesus oft times resorted thither with his disciples. L Luke Ch. 22 V. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, M Matth. V 36 to the disciples, Sat ye here, while I go and pray yonder; L Luke Ch. 22 V. 40 Pray, that ye enter not into temptation. M Matth. V 37 And he took with him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, Mr. Mark V 33 James and John, and M Matth. V 37 began to be sorrowful, and very heavy, Mr. Mark V 34 to before amazed, and to be very heavy. And M Matth. V 38 then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death; tarry ye here, and watch with me. L Luke V. 41 And he was withdrawn from them, M Matth. V 39 and he went a little further, L Luke V. 41 about a stones cast, and kneeled down, Mr. Mark V 35 and fell on the ground M Matth. V 39 on his face, Mr. Mark V 35 and prayed, that if it were possible the hour might pass from him, M Matth. V 39 and saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: Mr. Mark V 36 Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee, take away this cup from me: nevertheless, not what I will, but what thou wilt; M Matth. V 40 not as I will, but as thou wilt. And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, & saith unto Peter, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 37 Simon, sleepest thou? couldst not thou watch one hour? M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 41 What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch & pray, that ye enter not into temptation: Mr. Mark V 38 the spirit truly is ready, Mark V 39 but the flesh is weak. And again, M Matth. V 42 the second time, Mr. Mark V 39 he went away, and prayed, and spoke the same words, M Matth. V 42 O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. Mr. Mark V 40 And when he returned, M Matth. V 43 he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy, Mr. Mark V 40 neither witted they what to answer, M Matth. V 44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 42 saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done. Luke V. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony, Luke V. 44 he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Luke V. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, M Matth. V 45 then cometh he to the disciples, Mr. Mark V 41 the third time, and L Luke V. 45 found them sleeping for sorrow, And said unto them, Luke V. 46 M Matth. V 45 Sleep on now, and take your rest; L Luke V. 46 Why sleep ye? Mr. Mark V 41 it is enough: L Luke V. 46 rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation: M Matth. V 45 behold, the hour is at hand, Mr. Mark V 41 is come; behold; the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. M Matth. V 46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. CHAP. CLXXXIII. Christ is treacherously taken in the garden. Mr. Mark V 43 ANd immediately, while he yet spoke, L Luke V. 47 behold, he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, J John Ch. 18 V. 3 having received a band of men, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, Mr. Mark V 43 cometh, and J John Ch. 18 V. 3 cometh thither, Mr. Mark V 43 and with him a great multitude, J John Ch. 18 V. 3 with lanterns, and torches, Mr. Mark V 43 with swords, and staves, J John Ch. 18 V. 3 and weapons, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 44 from the chief priests, and the Scribes, and the elders. And he that betrayed him, had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely: and he L Luke Ch. 22 V. 47 went before them. J John Ch. 18 V. 4 Jesus therefore knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? John V. 5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also which betrayed him, stood with them. John V. 6 Assoon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward and fell to the ground. John V. 7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? and they said, Jesus of Nazareth. John V. 8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he. John V. 9 If therefore ye seek me, let these go their way, that the saying might be fulfilled which he spoke, Of them which thou gavest me, have I lost none. Mr. Mark V 45 And assoon as he, Judas, was come, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 47 he drew near unto Jesus, to kiss him. M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 49 And Mr. Mark V 45 he goeth straightway to him, and saith, M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 49 Hail Master; Mr. Mark V 45 Master, Master, and kissed him. M Matth. V 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? L Luke V. 48 Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? M Matth. V 50 Then came they, Mr. Mark V 46 and laid their hands on Jesus, and took him. CHAP. CLXXXIIII. The bold rashness of the apostles proparing to defend with the sword, turns to shameful flight. L Luke V. 49 WHen they which were about him, saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? Mr. Mark V 47 And one of them that stood by, M Matth. V 51 which were with Jesus, J John Ch. 18 V. 10 Simon Peter, having a sword, M Matth. V 51 stretched out his hand, J John Ch. 18 V. 10 * John 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. drew it, M Matth. V 51 and * Matth. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Mark 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. took out his sword, Mr. Mark V 47 and smote a servant of the high priest, J John Ch. 18 V. 10 and cut off his right ear. The servants name was Malchus. L Luke Ch. 22 V. 51 And M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 52 then L Luke Ch. 22 V. 51 Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus fare. J John V. 11 Then said Jesus M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 52 unto him, J John V. 11 unto Peter, M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 52 Put up again thy sword into his place, J John V. 11 into the sheath; M Matth. V 53 for all that take the sword, shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? J John V. 11 the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? M Matth. V 54 But how then shall the scripture be fulfilled, that thus it must be? L Luke Ch. 22 V. 51 And he touched his ear, and healed him. M Matth. V 55 In that same hour, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 48 Jesus answered and said unto L Luke V. 52 the chief priests and captains of the temple, and the elders, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 48 and unto them, M Matth. V 55 the multitudes, L Luke V. 52 which were come to him, M Matth. V 55 Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? Mr. Mark V 49 I was daily with you, and M Matth. V 55 I sat with you teaching in the temple: L Luke V. 53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me. Mr. Mark V 49 and ye took me not: L Luke V. 53 but this is your hour, and the power of darkness: Mr. Mark V 49 but the Scriptures must be fulfilled; M Matth. V 56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Mr. Mark V 50 And M Matth. V 56 then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. Mr. Mark V 51 And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body, and the young men laid hold on him. Mark V 52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. CHAP. CLXXXV. Christ being taken, is brought bound before Caiaphas the high priest. Peter's first denial. J John Ch. 18 V. 12 THen the band, and the captain, and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him. L Luke Ch. 22 V. 54 Then took they him, and led him, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 53 Jesus, J John V. 13 And led him away to Anna's first (for he was father in law to Caiaphas which was the high priest that same year) M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus, led him away to Caiaphas the high priest. J John V. 14 Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. L Luke Ch. 22 V. 54 And they brought him into the high priests house, M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 57 where Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 53 all the chief priests, & M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 57 Scribes, and the elders Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 53 with him were assembled. M Matth. V 58 But J John V. 15 Simon Peter followed Jesus M Matth. V 58 afar off, unto the high priests palace; J John V. 15 and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. John V. 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple which was known unto the high priest, and spoke unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter, M Matth. V 58 and he went in. L Luke V. 55 And when the servants had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them, Mr. Mark V 54 with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire, M Matth. V 69 to see the end. Now Peter sat without in the palace: Mr. Mark V 66 and as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest, J John V. 16 the damsel that kept the door. Mr. Mark V 67 And when she saw Peter, L Luke V. 55 as he sat by the fire, Mr. Mark V 67 warming himself, she looked on him, L Luke V. 56 and earnestly looked upon him, and M Matth. V 69 came unto him, saying J John V. 17 unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? Mr. Mark V 67 and thou also wast with Jesus M Matth. V 69 of Galilee, Mr. Mark V 67 of Nazareth, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 57 and this man was also with him. And he denied him M Matth. V 69 before them all, saying, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 57 Woman, J John V. 17 I am not; L Luke Ch. 22 V. 57 I know him not, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 68 I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch, and the cock crew. J John Ch. 18 V. 18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals, (for it was cold) and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. CHAP. CLXXXVI. The examination of Christ concerning his doctrine and disciples. Peter's second denial. False witnesses accuse Christ of blasphemy. Peter's third denial, and tears. J John V. 19 THe high priest than asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. John V. 20 Jesus answered him, I spoke openly to the world, I ever taught in the Synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always refort, and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? John V. 21 ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. John V. 22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by, stroke Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? John V. 23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witnede of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? John V. 24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. Mr. Mark V 69 And a maid saw him, Peter, again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them. M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. L Luke Ch. 22 V. 58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. J John Ch. 18 V. 25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself: they said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 72 And again he, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 58 Peter, M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 72 denied with an oath, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 58 and said, Man, I am not; M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 72 I do not know the man. Matth. V 59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council sought false witness against Jesus to put him to death, Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 55 and found none: M Matth. V 60 yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. Mr. Mark V 56 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. M Matth. V 60 At the last Mr. Mark V 57 there arose certain M Matth. V 60 two false witnesses, Mr. Mark V 57 and M Matth. V 60 coming, Mr. Mark V 57 bare false witness against him, Mark V 58 saying, We heard him say, and M Matth. V 61 this fellow said, I am able to destroy; and Mr. Mark V 58 I will destroy this temple M Matth. V 61 of God, Mr. Mark V 58 that is made with hands, M Matth. V 61 and to build it in three days; Mr. Mark V 58 I will build another made without hands. Mark V 59 But neither so did their witness agree together. Mark V 60 And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying M Matth. V 62 unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? Matth. V 63 But Jesus held his peace, Mr. Mark V 61 and answered nothing. Again the high priest M Matth. V 63 answered and Mr. Mark V 61 asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the blessed? M Matth. V 63 I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us, whether thou be the Christ the Son of God. Mr. Mark V 62 And M Matth. V 64 jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said; Mr. Mark V 62 I am. M Matth. V 64 Nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, Matth. V 65 and coming in the clouds of heaven. Then the high priest rend his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. Matth. Ch. 26 V. 66 What think ye? Mr. Mark Ch. 14 V. 64 And they all condemned him to be guilty of death: and M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 66 they answered and said, He is guilty of death. Mr. Mark V 70 And a little after, L Luke Ch. 22 V. 59 about the space of one hour after, another confidently affirmed, saying to Peter, Of a truth this fellow also was with him; for he is a Galilean. Mr. Mark V 70 Again M Matth. V 73 they that stood by came unto him, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; Mr. Mark V 70 for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech agreeth thereto, and M Matth. V 73 bewrayeth thee. J John Ch. 18 V. 26 One of the servants of the high priest (being his kinsman whose care Peter cut off) saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? John V. 27 Peter then denied again, L Luke V. 60 and said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. M Matth. V 74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, Mr. Mark V 71 I know not this man of whom ye speak. L Luke V. 60 And immediately while he yet spoke, the cock crew Mr. Mark V 72 the second time. L Luke V. 61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter; and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, Mr. Mark V 72 the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. M Matth. V 75 And he went out, Mr. Mark V 72 and wept, M Matth. V 75 and wept bitterly. CHAP. CLXXXVII. Christ is mocked, spit upon, smitten, and his condemnation repeated. Mr. Mark V 65 ANd some began to spit on him, and M Matth. V 67 then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him. L Luke V. 63 And the men that held Jesus, mocked him, and smote him, Mr. Mark V 65 and they began to cover his face, and to buffet him. L Luke V. 64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophecy, who is it that smote thee? M Matth. V 67 And others smote him with the palms of their hands: Mr. Mark V 65 and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands, M Matth. Ch. 26 V. 68 saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, who is he that smote thee? L Luke Ch. 22 V. 65 And many other things blasphemously spoke they against him. Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 1 And straightway in the morning, M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 1 when the morning was come, L Luke V. 66 and assoon as it was day, the elders of the people came together, and the chief priests Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 1 held a consultation with the elders and Scribes, and the whole council M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 1 against Jesus, to put him to death, L Luke V. 67 and led him into their council, saying, Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, you will not believe. And if I also ask you, you will not answer me, Luke V. 68 nor let me go. Luke V. 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. Luke V. 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. Luke V. 71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth. CHAP. CLXXXVIII. Christ is brought into the judgement hall. The desperation of Judas. L Luke Ch. 23 V. 1 ANd the whole multitude of them arose, and M Matth. V 2 when they had bound Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 1 Jesus, they led him away, J John Ch. 18 V. 28 from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgement, M Matth. V 2 and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor: J John Ch. 18 V. 28 and it was early. M Matth. V 3 Then Judas which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repent himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Matth. V 4 Saying, I have sinned, in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. Matth. V 5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. Matth. Ch. 27 V. 6 And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, Matth. V 7 because it is the price of blood. And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, Matth. V 8 to bury strangers in. Wherefore that field was called the field of blood unto this day. Matth. V 9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value: Matth. V 10 And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me. CHAP. CLXXXIX. Christ is accused before Pontius Pilate of sedition and affecting the kingdom. His excellent confession. Public testimony of innocence given unto him by Pilate. J John Ch. 18 V. 28 ANd they themselves went not into the judgement hall, lest they should be defiled: but that they might eat the . John V. 29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring you against this man? John V. 30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. Then said Pilate unto them, John V. 31 Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: John V. 32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spoke, signifying what death he should die. M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 2 and they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cesar, saying, that he himself is Christ a king. J John V. 33 Then Pilate entered into the judgement hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the king of the Jews? John Ch. 18 V. 34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? thine own nation, John V. 35 and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered, John V. 36 My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants sight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. John V. 37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 11 and said unto him, J John V. 37 Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, & for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth: every one that is of the truth, heareth my voice. John V. 38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith L Luke Ch. 23 V. 4 to the chief priests and to the people, J John V. 38 I find no fault at all, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 4 no fault in this man. Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 3 And the chief priests accused him of many things: M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 12 and when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. Mr. Mark V 4 And Pilate asked him again, saying M Matth. V 13 unto him, Mr. Mark V 4 Answerest thou nothing? M Matth. V 13 hearest thou not? Mr. Mark V 4 behold how many things they witness against thee. Mark V 5 But Jesus yet M Matth. V 14 answered him to never a word, insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. CHAP. CXC. Christ is led unto Herod, and mocked. L Luke V. 5 ANd they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jury, beginning from Galilee unto this place. When Pilate heard of Galilee, Luke V. 6 he asked whether the man were a Galilean. Luke Ch. 23 V. 7 And assoon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself was also at Jerusalem at that time. And when Herod saw Jesus, Luke V. 8 he was exceeding glad, for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him, and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. Luke V. 9 Then he questioned with him in many words, but he answered him nothing. Luke V. 10 And the chief priests and Scribes stood and vehemently accused him. Luke V. 11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. Luke V. 12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together; for before they were at enmity between themselves. CHAP. CXCI Christ is compared with Barrabas, whipped, and condemned to be crucified. L Luke V. 13 ANd Pilate when he had called together the chief priests, and the rulers, and the people, Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people; and behold, Luke V. 14 I having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: No, nor yet Herod: Luke V. 15 for I sent you to him, and lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. I will therefore chastise him, Luke V. 16 and release him. M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 15 Now at the feast the governor was wont ( L Luke V. 17 for of necessity he must) M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 15 to release to the people, and Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 6 he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 15 they would and Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 6 desired. M Matth. V 16 And they had then a notable prisoner, Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 7 named Barrabas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, J John Ch. 18 V. 39 But ye have a custom that I should release unto you one at the . Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 8 And the multitude crying aloud, began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. Mark V 9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the king of the Jews? M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 17 Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barrabas, or Jesus which is called Christ? ( Mr. Mark V 10 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy) M Matth. V 19 When he was set down on the judgement seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Matth. V 20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded and Mr. Mark V 11 moved M Matth. V 20 the multitudes, Mr. Mark V 11 that he should rather release Barrabas unto them, M Matth. V 20 that they should ask Barrabas, and destroy Jesus. Matth. V 21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? L Luke Ch. 23 V. 18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barrabas. Luke V. 20 Pilate therefore willing to release Jesus, Mr. Mark V 12 answered and said again unto them, M Matth. V 22 What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ, Mr. Mark V 12 whom ye call the king of the Jews? And they M Matth. V 22 all said, and Mr. Mark V 13 cried out again, L Luke V. 21 saying M Matth. V 22 unto him, Let him be crucified, L Luke V. 21 Crucify, crucify him. Mr. Mark V 14 Then Pilate M Matth. V 23 the governor L Luke V. 22 said to them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him; I will therefore chastise him, and let him go. M Matth. V 23 But they cried out Mr. Mark V 14 the more exceedingly, M Matth. V 23 Let him be crucified, Mr. Mark V 14 Crucify him. J John V. 40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barrabas. Now Barrabas was a robber, L Luke V. 19 who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder was cast into prison. Luke Ch. 23 V. 23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified: and the voices of them, and of the chief priests prevailed. J John Ch. 19 V. 1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 16 called Pretorium, M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 27 and gathered, Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 16 and call together M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 27 unto him the whole band of soldiers. Matth. V 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a purple robe. Mr. Mark V 17 And they clothed him with purple, and plaited a crown of thorns, and put it about his M Matth. V 29 head, and a reed in his right hand; and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, Mr. Mark V 18 And began to salute him, M Matth. V 29 saying, Mr. Mark V 18 Hail king of the Jews: J John V. 3 and they smote him with their hands. M Matth. V 30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, Mr. Mark V 19 and smote him on the head with a reed, and bowing their knees, worshipped him. J John V. 4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and faith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, John V. 5 and the purple robe: and Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man. John V. 6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. The Jews answered him, We have a law, John V. 7 and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. John V. 8 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid: And went again into the judgement hall, John V. 9 and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? but Jesus gave him no answer. Then saith Pilate unto him, John V. 10 Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, John V. 11 Thou couldst have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee, hath the greater sin. John Ch. 19 V. 12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Cesar. John V. 13 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgement seat in a place that is called the pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the preparation of the , John V. 14 and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your king. But they cried out, John V. 15 Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your king? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cesar. M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. Matth. V 25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. Matth. V 26 Then Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 15 Pilate willing to content the people, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 24 gave sentence that it should be as they required. And he released unto them Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 15 Barrabas, L Luke V. 25 him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired: M Matth. V 26 and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him L Luke V. 25 to their will, M Matth. V 26 to be crucified. CHAP. CXCII. Christ is brought out of the city Jerusalem to the place of his suffering. J John V. 16 ANd they took Jesus, M Matth. V 31 and after that they had mocked him, they took Mr. Mark V 20 the purple robe off from him, M Matth. V 31 and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify Mr. Mark V 20 him: J John Ch. 19 V. 17 And he bearing his cross, went forth. M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 32 And as they came out, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 26 and as they led him away, M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 32 they found a man, Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 21 one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus: L Luke Ch. 23 V. 26 and they laid hold upon Simon the Cyrenian, M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 32 him they compelled, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 26 and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. Luke V. 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. Luke V. 28 But Jesus turning unto them, said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. For behold, the days are coming, Luke V. 29 in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the paps which never gave suck. Luke V. 30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. Luke V. 31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? Luke V. 32 And there were also two other malefactors led with him to be put to death. CHAP. CXCIII. Christ is crucified. Wine mingled with myrrh is given him to drink Mr. Mark V 22 ANd they bring him: M Matth. V 33 and when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, Mr. Mark V 22 which is, being interpreted, the place of a scull, Mark V 23 They gave him to drink, wine mingled with myrrh, M Matth. V 34 vinegar mingled with gall: Mr. Mark V 23 but he received it not, for M Matth. V 34 when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. L Luke V. 33 And when they were come to the place which is called Calvarie, there they crucified him, J John V. 18 and two other L Luke V. 33 malefactors J John V. 18 with him; L Luke V. 33 one on the right hand, and the other on the left, J John V. 18 and Jesus in the midst. Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 26 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. And M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 38 then Mr. Mark V 27 with him they crucified two thiefs; the one on his right hand, Mark V 28 and the other on his left. And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors. CHAP. CXCIIII. Christ's prayers. The title written on the cross. The division of his garments. L Luke Ch. 23 V. 34 THen said Jesus, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. J John Ch. 19 V. 19 And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross: M Matth. V 37 And they set up over his head, his accusation written: Mr. Mark V 26 and the superscription of his accusation was written L Luke V. 38 over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. J John V. 21 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Writ not, The king of the Jews, but that he said, I am king of the Jews. Pilate answered, What I have written, John V. 22 I have written. Then the soldiers, John V. 23 when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments (and made four parts, to every soldier a part) and also his coat: L Luke V. 34 and they parted his raiment, and cast lots Mr. Mark V 24 upon them, what every man should take: J John V. 23 now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, John V. 24 Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled M Matth. V 35 which was spoken by the prophet, J John V. 24 which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did. M Matth. V 36 And sitting down, they watched him there. L Luke V. 35 And the people stood beholding. CHAP. CXCU. An enumeration of the blasphemies against Christ crucified. The conversion of one of the thiefs crucified with him. M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 39 ANd they that passed by, reviled him, wagging their heads, Matth. V 40 And saying, Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 29 Ah thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, M Matth. V 40 save thyself; if thou be the Son of God, Matth. V 41 come down from the cross. Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, Mr. Mark V 31 among themselves, M Matth. V 41 with the Scribes and olders, said, Mr. Mark V 31 He saved others, himself he cannot save: M Matth. V 42 If he be Mr. Mark V 32 the Christ M Matth. V 42 the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, Mr. Mark V 32 that we may see, and * Matths. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Mark 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. believe M Matth. V 43 him, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 35 let him save himself. M Matth. V 43 He trusted in God, let him deliver him now if he will have him; for he said, I am the Son of God. L Luke V. 36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, And saying, Luke V. 37 If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. M Matth. V 44 The thiefs also which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. L Luke V. 39 And one of the malefactors, which were hanged, railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. Luke V. 40 But the other answering, rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; Luke V. 41 for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Luke V. 42 Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him. Luke V. 43 Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. CHAP. CXCVI Christ commends the care of his mother to John. The sun is darkened. Christ complains that he is forsaken of God. J John Ch. 19 V. 25 NOw there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother's sister, Marry the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. John V. 26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son. John V. 27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother. And from that hour, that disciple took her unto his own home. L Luke Ch. 23 V. 44 And it was about the sixth hour. Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. L Luke V. 45 And the sun was darkened. M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 46 And about the ninth hour, Mr. Mark V 34 and at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI, which is, being interpreted, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME? And some of them that stood by, Mark V 35 when they heard it, said, Behold, M Matth. V 47 this man calleth for Elias. CHAP. CXCVII. They give vinegar to Christ being athirst. He saith, All things are finished; and gives up his spirit, which he first commended to his Father. J John V. 28 AFter this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. John V. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. For M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 48 straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 36 saying, Let alone, let us see whether Elias will come to take him down. M Matth. V 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. J John Ch. 19 V. 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: M Matth. V 50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 46 he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, Mr. Mark V 37 and cried with a loud voice, J John Ch. 19 V. 30 and bowed his head, * Matth. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Luke 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. John 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. gave up the ghost. CHAP. CXCVIII The miracles that followed Christ's death. M Matth. V 51 ANd behold, the vail of the temple was rend in twain, from the top to the bottom, and the earth did quake, Matth. V 52 and the rocks rend, And the graves were opened, and many bodies of saints which slept, Matth. V 53 arose, And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. L Luke V. 47 Now when the centurion, Mr. Mark V 39 which stood over against him, L Luke V. 47 saw what was done, Mr. Mark V 39 that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, L Luke V. 47 he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man, Mr. Mark V 39 Truly this man was the Son of God. M Matth. V 54 And when they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. L Luke V. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. Luke V. 49 And all his acquaintance stood afar off. M Matth. V 55 And many women were there, beholding afar off; Mr. Mark V 40 among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less, and of Joses, and Salome, M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 56 the mother of Zebedees' children: Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 41 Who also when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him; and many other women which came up with him L Luke V. 49 from Galilee Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 41 unto Jerusalem, L Luke V. 49 beholding these things. J John Ch. 19 V. 31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath-day (for that sabbath-day was an high day) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, John V. 32 and broke the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. John V. 33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they broke not his legs. John V. 34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it, John V. 35 bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. John V. 36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, John V. 37 They shall look on him whom they pierced. CHAP. CXCIX. Christ's burial. J John V. 38 ANd after this, Mr. Mark V 42 when now the even was come, (because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath) M Matth. V 57 there came a rich man, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 51 of Arimathea a city of the Jews, M Matth. V 57 named Joseph, Mr. Mark V 43 an honourable counsellor: L Luke V. 50 and he was a good man, and a just. Luke V. 51 The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them, M Matth. V 57 who also himself was Jesus disciple, J John V. 38 but secretly, for fear of the Jews, L Luke V. 51 who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. Luke V. 52 This man Mr. Mark V 43 went in boldly unto Pilate, and M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 58 coming to Pilate, begged the body of Jesus: for J John V. 38 he besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. Mr. Mark Ch. 15 V. 44 And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead, and calling unto him the Centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. Mark V 45 And when he knew it of the Centurion, J John V. 38 Pilate gave him leave, and M Matth. Ch. 27 V. 58 commanded the body to be delivered, and Mr. Mark V 45 he gave the body to Joseph: J John V. 38 he came therefore and took the body of Jesus. Mr. Mark V 46 And he bought fine linen, and took him down; M Matth. V 59 and when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth. J John Ch. 19 V. 39 And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. John V. 40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes, with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. John V. 41 Now in the place where he was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. M Matth. V 60 And he laid it in his own new tomb, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 53 that was hewn in stone, M Matth. V 60 which he had hewn out of the rock, L Luke Ch. 23 V. 53 wherein never man before was laid, M Matth. V 60 and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. L Luke V. 54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. J John V. 42 There laid they Jesus therefore, because of the Jews preparation day, for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. M Matth. V 61 And there was Mary Magdalene, & the other Marry. Mr. Mark V 47 the mother of Joses. L Luke V. 55 And the women also which came with him from Galilee, followed after, M Matth. V 61 sitting over against the sepulchre, Mr. Mark V 47 beheld where he was laid, L Luke V. 55 and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. And they returned, and prepared spices, Luke V. 56 and rested the sabbath-day, according to the commandment. M Matth. V 62 Now the next day that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, Matth. Ch. 27 V. 63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, Matth. V 64 After three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. Matth. V 65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch, go your way, make it as sure as you can. Matth. V 66 So they went and made the sepulchre sure, scaling the stone, and setting a watch. CHAP. CC. The history of the resurrection and ascension of our Saviour. The women which followed Christ from Galilee, come to the sepulchre. Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 1 ANd when the sabbath was past, Marry Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. M Matth. Ch. 28 V. 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Marry, to see the sepulchre. Mr. Mark V 2 And * Mark 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 very early in the morning, the first day of the week, J John Ch. 20 V. 1 when it was yet dark, L Luke Ch. 24 V. 1 * Luke 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 exceeding timely, Mr. Mark V 2 they come unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun, L Luke Ch. 24 V. 1 bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. M Matth. V 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Matth. V 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. Matth. Ch. 28 V. 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. CHAP. CCI Christ's resurrection is first manifested to the women by the empty sepulchre and testimony of angels. Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 3 ANd they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? for it was very great. And when they looked, Mark V 4 they saw that the stone was rolled away. L Luke Ch. 24 V. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. Luke V. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. J John Ch. 20 V. 1 And Mary Magdalene seethe the stone taken away from the sepulchre. Then she runneth. John V. 2 L Luke V. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, Luke V. 5 they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, Luke V. 6 but is risen: remember how he spoke unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, Luke V. 7 and be crucified, and the third day rise again. Luke V. 8 And they remembered his words, Luke V. 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. It was Mary Magdalene, Luke V. 10 and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. Luke V. 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. CHAP. CCII Peter and John run to the sepulchre. L Luke Ch. 24 V. 12 THen arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre, and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. J John Ch. 20 V. 2 And Mary Magdalene * had come cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and * had said saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. John V. 3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. So they ran both together, John V. 4 and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. John V. 5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying, John V. 6 yet went he not in. Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seethe the linen clothes lie, John V. 7 And the napkin that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other disciple which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. John V. 8 For as yet they knew not the scripture, John V. 9 that he must rise again from the dead. John V. 10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. CHAP. CCIII. Christ's first apparition after he was dead, to Mary Magdalene. J John V. 11 BUt Mary stood without at the sepulchre, weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, John V. 12 And seethe two angels in white, sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain: And they say unto her, John Ch. 20 V. 13 Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. John V. 14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, John V. 15 why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, If thou have born him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her, John V. 16 Marry: She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni, which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, John V. 17 Touch me not: for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 9 Now when Jesus was risen early, the first day of the week, he appeared first to Marie Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. Mark V 10 And she, J John V. 18 Marry Magdalene, came and told Mr. Mark V 10 them, J John V. 18 disciples, Mr. Mark V 10 that had been with him, as they mourned and wept, J John V. 18 that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her. Mr. Mark V 11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, beleeyed not. CHAP. CCIIII. The speech of the angel to the women returning to the sepulchre. Mr. Mark V 5 ANd the women entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment, and they were affrighted. M Matth. Ch. 28 V. 5 And the angel answered and said Mr. Mark V 6 unto them, Be not affrighted: M Matth. Ch. 28 V. 5 fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus Mr. Matth. Ch. 28 V. 5 of Nazareth, which was crucified. M Matth. Ch. 28 V. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said: come, see the place where the Lord lay, Mr. Matth. Ch. 28 V. 5 behold the place where they laid him. But go your way, M Matth. V 7 and go quickly, Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 7 tell his disciples and Peter, M Matth. V 7 that he is risen from the dead; and behold, he goeth before you into Galilee, there shall ye see him, Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 7 as he said unto you: M Matth. V 7 lo, Matth. V 8 I have told you. And they departed quickly, Mr. Mark V 8 and fled from the sepulchre, M Matth. V 8 with fear and great joy, and did run to bring his disciples word: Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 8 for they trembled and were amazed, neither said they any thing to any man, for they were afraid. M Matth. V 9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came, and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Matth. V 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. CHAP. CCV. The testimony of the watch concerning Christ's resurrection. M Matth. V 11 NOw when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shown unto the chief priests all the things that were done. Matth. V 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, Matth. V 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. Matth. V 14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. Matth. V 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. CHAP. CCVI Christ's apparition to the two disciples going to Emmaus. Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 12 AFter that, he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. L Luke Ch. 24 V. 13 And behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. Luke V. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. Luke V. 15 And it came to pass, that while they communed together, and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were holden, Luke V. 16 that they should not know him. And he said unto them, Luke V. 17 What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another as ye walk, and are sad? And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, Luke V. 18 answering, said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? And he said unto them, What things? Luke V. 19 And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God, and all the people: Luke V. 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. But we trusted that it had been he, Luke V. 21 which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. Yea, Luke V. 22 and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre: And when they found not his body, they came, Luke V. 23 saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. Luke V. 24 And certain of them which were with us, went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said, but him they saw not. Then he said unto them, Luke Ch. 24 V. 25 O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Luke V. 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? And beginning at Moses, and all the prophets, Luke V. 27 he expounded unto them in all the scriptures, the things concerning himself. Luke V. 28 And they drew nigh unto the village whither they went, and he made as though he would have gone further. Luke V. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us, for it is towards evening, and the day is fare spent: and he went in to tarry with them. Luke V. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and broke, and gave to them. Luke V. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him, and he vanished out of their sight. And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, Luke V. 32 while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? Luke V. 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 13 and went, L Luke V. 33 and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, Saying, Luke V. 34 The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 13 And they told unto the residue, L Luke V. 35 what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread: Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 13 neither believed they them. CHAP. CCVII Christ appears to his disciples the evening after his resurrection, Thomas being absent. Mr. Mark V 14 AFterward he appeared unto the eleven, as they sat at meat: for L Luke V. 36 as they thus spoke, J John Ch. 20 V. 19 than the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut, where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, Jesus L Luke Ch. 24 V. 37 himself J John Ch. 20 V. 19 came and stood * Luke 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. John 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the midst L Luke Ch. 24 V. 37 of them. But they were terrified, and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. Luke V. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Luke V. 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see, for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. And when he had thus spoken, Luke V. 40 he shown them his hands and his feet, J John Ch. 20 V. 20 and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the lord L Luke V. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? Luke V. 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. And he took it, Luke V. 43 and did eat before them. Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 14 And he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. L Luke V. 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms concerning me. Then opened he their understanding, Luke V. 45 that they might understand the scriptures, Luke V. 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name, among all nations, Luke V. 47 beginning at Jerusalem. Luke V. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. J John V. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. John V. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the holy Ghost. John V. 23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. CHAP. CCVIII. Christ appears to his disciples the eighth day after his resurrection, when Thomas was present. J John Ch. 20 V. 24 BUt Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, John V. 25 We have seen the Lord: but he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. John V. 26 And after eight days, again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, John V. 27 Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side, and be not faithless, but believing. John V. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord, and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, John V. 29 because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. John V. 30 * John Ch. 21 V. 25 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written, John V. 31 that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name. CHAP. CCIX Christ shows himself to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. J John Ch. 21 V. 1 AFter these things Jesus shown himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias: and on this wise shown he himself: John V. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter faith unto them, I go a fishing. John Ch. 21 V. 3 They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. John V. 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, John V. 5 have ye any meat? They answered him, No. John V. 6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. John V. 7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved, saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him (for he was naked) and did cast himself into the sea. John V. 8 And the other disciples came in a little ship (for they were not fare from land, but as it were two hundred cubits) dragging the net with fishes. John V. 9 Assoon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. John V. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. Simon Peter went up, John V. 11 and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. Jesus saith unto them, John V. 12 Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then cometh and taketh bread, John V. 13 and giveth them, and fish likewise. John V. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus shown himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. CHAP. CCX. Christ's discourse with Peter in this apparition. J John Ch. 21 V. 15 SO when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Ionas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. John V. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon son of Ionas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He said unto him the third time, John V. 17 Simon son of Ionas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved, because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. John V. 18 Verily verily I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldst: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldst not. This spoke he, John V. 19 signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Fellow me. Then Peter turning about, John V. 20 seethe the disciple * John Ch. 12 V. 23 Ch. 10 V. 2 whom Jesus loved, following, which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? John Ch. 21 V. 21 Peter seeing him, saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Jesus saith unto him, John V. 22 If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, John V. 23 that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die: but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? John V. 24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true. CHAP. CCXI Christ appears to his disciples in a mountain of Galilee. M Matth. Ch. 28 V. 16 THen the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. Matth. V 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: Matth. V 18 but some doubted. And Jesus came, and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Matth. V 19 Go ye therefore Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 15 into all the world, M Matth. V 19 and teach all nations, Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 15 and preach the Gospel to every creature, M Matth. V 19 baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost: Matth. V 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. Mr. Mark V 16 He that believeth, and is baptised, shall be saved; but he that believeth not, Mark V 17 shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils, they shall speak with new tongues, They shall take up serpents, Mark V 18 and if they drink any deadly thing it shall not hurt them, they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover: M Matth. V 20 and lo, I am with you always even unto the end of the world. CHAP. CCXII Christ ascendeth into heaven. Mr. Mark V 19 SO than the Lord A Act. Ap. Ch. 1 Ap. V 2 was taken up, after that he through the holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen. Act. Ap. V 3 To whom also he shown himself alive after his passion, by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: Acts Ch. 1 Ap. V 4 And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not departed from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father. L Luke Ch. 24 V. 49 And he said, Behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you, A Acts Ch. 1 Ap. V 4 which ye have heard of me: L Luke Ch. 24 V. 49 but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. A Act. Ap. V 5 For John truly baptised with water, but ye shall be baptised with the holy Ghost, Act. Ap. V 6 not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? Act. Ap. V 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power after that the holy Ghost is come upon you, Act. Ap. V 8 and ye shall be witnesses unto me, both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. L Luke V. 50 And he led them out as fare as to Bethanie, and he lift up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 19 after the Lord had spoken unto them, L Luke V. 51 while he blessed them, he was parted from them; A Act. Ap. V 9 and while they beheld, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight, L Luke V. 51 & he was carried up, and Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 19 was received up into heaven. A Act. Ap. V 10 And while L Luke V. 52 they worshipped him, and A Act. Ap. V 10 looked steadfastly toward heaven, as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, Which also said, Act. Ap. V 11 Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Act. Ap. V 12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem, L Luke V. 52 with great joy, A Act. Ap. V 12 from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath-days journey. And when they were come in, Acts Ch. 1 V. 13 they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. Acts V 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren; L Luke Ch. 24 V. 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Mr. Mark Ch. 16 V. 20 And they afterward went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. J John Ch. 21 V. 25 * John Ch. 20 V. 30 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. FINIS. The Table. Ch. Verses C.H. S. MATTHEW 1 1-17 3 18-25 7 2 1-12 10 13-15 12 16-18 13 19-23 14 3 1-12 16 13-17 17 4 1-12 19 13-17 35 18-22 36 23-25 41 5 1- 50 1-48 51 6 1-34 51 7 1-29 51 8 14 52 5-13 53 14-15 38 16-17 39 18-22 63 23-27 64 28-34 65 9 1- 66 2-8 43 9- 44 10-18 66 18-26 67 27-31 68 32-34 69 35-38 71 10 1-42 72 11 1- 73 2-6 55 7-30 56 12 1-8 47 9-13 48 14-21 49 22-45 59 46-50 60 13 1-35 61 36-52 62 53- 63 54-58 70 14 12 75 3-5 31 6-12 74 13-23 76 24-36 77 15 1-20 79 21-28 80 29-31 81 32-39 82 16 1-12 83 13-20 85 21-28 86 17 1-8 87 9-13 88 14-21 89 22-23 90 24-27 91 18 1-20 92 21-35 93 19 1-12 129 13-15 130 16-26 131 27-30 132 20 1-16 132 17-19 134 20-28 135 29-34 139 21 1-9 144 10-16 146 17- 147 18-19 148 20-22 149 23-27 150 28-32 151 33-46 152 22 1-14 153 15-22 154 23-33 155 34-40 156 41-46 157 23 1-39 158 24 1-18 160 29-36 161 37-51 162 25 1-13 163 14-30 164 31-46 165 26 12 166 3-5 167 6-13 143 14-16 168 17-20 169 21-25 172 26-29 171 30-35 181 36-46 182 47-50 183 51-56 184 57-58 185 59-66 186 67-68 187 69-70 185 71-75 186 27 1- 187 2-10 188 11-14 189 15-30 191 31-32 192 33-34 193 35-37 194 38- 193 39-44 195 45-47 196 48-50 197 51-56 198 57-66 199 28 14 200 5-10 204 11-15 205 16-20 211 S. MARK 1 1-8 16 9-11 17 12-13 19 14 34 14-15 35 16-20 36 21-28 37 29-31 38 32-34 39 35-38 40 39- 41 40-45 42 2 1-12 43 13-14 44 15-22 66 23-28 47 3 15 48 6-12 49 13-19 50 20-30 59 31-35 60 4 1-34 61 35- 63 36-41 64 5 1-20 65 21-22 66 22-43 67 6 1-6 70 6- 71 7-11 72 12-13 73 14-16 75 17-20 31 21-29 74 30-46 76 47-56 77 7 1-23 24-39 80 31-37 81 8 1-10 82 11-21 83 22-26 84 27-30 85 31-39 86 9 1- 86 2-8 87 9-13 88 14-29 89 30-33 90 33-50 92 10 1-12 129 13-16 130 17-27 131 28-31 132 32-34 134 35-45 135 42-52 139 11 1-10 144 11- 146.7 12-19 148 20-26 149 27-33 150 12 1- 151 1-12 152 12-17 154 18-27 155 28-34 156 35-37 157 38-49 158 41-44 159 13 1-23 160 24-32 161 33-37 162 14 1- 166 12 167 3-9 143 10-11 168 12-17 169 18-21 172 22-25 171 26-31 181 32-42 182 43-46 183 47-52 184 53-54 185 55-64 186 65- 187 66-68 185 69-72 186 15 1- 187.8 2-5 189 6-19 191 20-21 192 22-23 193 24- 194 25- 193 26- 194 27-28 193 29-32 195 33-35 196 36-37 197 38-41 198 42-47 199 16 12 200 3-4 201 5-8 204 9-11 203 12-13 206 14- 207 15-18 211 19-20 212 S. LUKE 1 14 1 5-25 2 26-38 4 39-56 5 57-80 6 2 1-20 8 21- 9 22-39 11 39-52 15 3 1-18 16 19-20 31 21-22 17 23-38 3, 18 4 1-13 19 14-30 34 31-37 37 38-39 38 40-41 39 42-43 40 44- 41 5 1-11 36 12-16 42 17-26 43 27-28 44 29-39 66 6 15 47 6-10 48 11- 49 12-19 50 20-49 51 7 1-10 53 11-17 54 18-23 55 24-35 56 36-50 57 8 13 58 4-18 61 19-21 60 22-25 64 26-39 65 40- 66 41-56 67 9 15 72 6- 73 7-9 75 10-17 76 18-21 85 22-27 86 28-36 87 36- 88 37-43 89 43-45 90 46-50 92 51-56 95 57-62 96 10 1-16 97 17-24 104 25-37 105 38-42 106 11 1-13 107 14-36 108 37-54 109 12 1-59 110 13 1-9 111 10-21 112 22- 113 23-30 117 31-35 118 14 1-24 119 25-35 120 15 1-32 121 16 1-18 122 19-31 123 17 1-10 124 11-19 125 20-37 126 18 1-8 127 9-14 128 15-17 130 18-27 131 28-30 132 31-34 134 35-43 136 19 1-10 137 11-28 138 29-40 144 41-44 145 45-48 146 20 1-8 150 9-19 152 20-26 154 27-40 155 41-44 157 45-47 158 21 14 159 5-24 160 25-33 161 34-36 162 37-38 165 22 1- 166 2- 167 3-6 168 7-18 169 19-20 171 21-23 172 24-30 173 31-34 174 35-38 175 39- 181 40-46 182 47-48 183 49-53 184 54-57 185 58-62 186 63-71 187 23 1- 188 2-4 189 5-12 190 13-25 191 26-32 192 33- 193 34-35 194 35-37 195 38- 194 39-43 195 44-45 196 46- 197 47-49 198 50-56 199 24 1- 200 2-11 201 12- 202 13-35 206 36-48 207 49-53 212 S. JOHN. 1 1-14 1 15-18 20 19-28 21 29-34 22 35-40 23 41-43 24 44-52 25 2 1-11 26 12-25 27 3 1-21 28 22-24 29 25-36 30 4 1-42 32 43-54 33 5 1-15 45 16-47 46 6 1-15 76 16-21 77 22-71 78 7 1- 79 2-9 94 10- 95 11-36 98 37-53 99 8 1-11 100 12-20 101 21-30 102 31-59 103 9 1-38 113 39-41 114 10 1-21 114 22-39 115 40-42 116 11 1-16 133 17-46 140 47-53 141 54-57 142 12 1-11 143 12-18 144 19- 146 20-43 147 44-50 148 13 1-20 170 21-32 172 33-38 174 14 1-31 176 15 1-17 177 18-27 178 16 14 178 5-33 179 17 1-26 180 18 1- 181 12 182 3-9 183 10-11 184 12-18 185 19-27 186 28- 188 28-38 189 29-40 191 19 1-15 191 16-17 192 17-18 193 19-24 194 25-27 196 28-30 197 31-37 198 38-42 199 20 1- 200 12 201 2-10 202 11-18 203 19-23 207 24-31 208 21 1-14 209 15-24 210 25- 212 FINIS.