Mark 6 Cross References - Mace

¹ Jesus leaving that place, went into his own country, attended by his disciples. ² when the sabbath was come, he preach'd in the synagogue, to the great astonishment of many, who upon hearing his discourse, said, how came he by all this? what strange endowment of knowledge is this, that he should work such miracles? ³ is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, of Juda and Simon? are not these his sisters, who are here with us? and they were scandalized at him. ⁴ but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family: ⁵ so that excepting the cure of a few sick by the imposition of hands, he would not work any miracle there, ⁶ they were so marvellously incredulous. so that He went all about to teach in the neighbouring villages. ⁷ Now having called the twelve, he sent them out by two and two, giving them power to exorcize spirits: ⁸ he order'd them to take nothing for their journey, but a single staff, no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse: ⁹ to have but one pair of shoes, and but one coat. ¹⁰ whatever house you enter into, said he, there abide, till you leave the place. ¹¹ wherever they shall refuse to entertain you, or to hear you, at your departure shake off the dust of your feet, as a testimonial against them. I assure you, the people of Sodom and Gomorrha shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city. ¹² then they departed, and call'd upon all to repent. ¹³ they dispossess'd a great number of demons. many, that were sick, they anointed with oil, and restor'd their health. ¹⁴ In the mean time king Herod heard of Jesus, whose name was now celebrated, and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, no wonder then that he works miracles. ¹⁵ others said, 'tis Elias. others, 'tis a prophet, or one equal to a prophet. ¹⁶ but Herod, from what he had heard, said, 'tis John himself, whom I caused to be beheaded, who is risen from the dead. ¹⁷ for Herod had given orders to seize John, and had confin'd him in prison, to gratify Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married; ¹⁸ upon which John told him, "it is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." ¹⁹ which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it; ²⁰ because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously. ²¹ however, a favourable opportunity happen'd for her, upon Herod's making an entertainment the birth-night, for all the great officers of the court, and army, and persons of the first distinction in Galilee. ²² for Herodias made her appearance there, and danc'd with such an engaging air in the eye of Herod, as well as of all the company, that the king thus addrest himself to the young lady, "ask of me whatever you please, and it shall be granted." ²³ nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom." ²⁴ then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she. ²⁵ upon which she instantly fled to the king, and said, I desire to have John the Baptist's head brought hither immediately in a charger. ²⁶ at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her; ²⁷ but immediately dispatch'd the proper officer with orders to bring the head of John the Baptist. ²⁸ accordingly he went, and beheaded him in the prison, and bringing the head in a charger, he presented it to the young lady, who gave it to her mother: ²⁹ of which John's disciples being inform'd, they came to fetch his corps, which they laid in a sepulchre. ³⁰ Now the apostles met together in a body before Jesus, and gave him a full account, both of what they had done, and what they had taught. ³¹ then Jesus said to them, come, let us retire privately to some place of solitude, to repose your selves a while. for such a crowd of people were continually coming and going, that they had not even time to eat. ³² so they privately set sail for the desart (of Bethsaida.) ³³ but the people saw them embark, and many perceiving where they were bound, they ran thither a foot from all parts: and arrived at the place, before the passengers were come. ³⁴ so that when Jesus landed, he found there a numerous assembly: which rais'd his compassion, because they were like so many sheep straggling without a pastor. whereupon he gave them various instructions. ³⁵ but as the day was far advanc'd, his disciples came to him, and said, this is a desart place, and it is now late. ³⁶ dismiss the company, that they may go to the neighbouring farms and villages to buy provisions, for they have nothing to eat. ³⁷ Jesus replied, do you your selves give them something to eat. shall we go then, said they, to purchase bread, to the value of two hundred denarii, for them to eat? ³⁸ go see, said he, how many loaves you have: and having examin'd, they told him, five, and two fishes. ³⁹ then he order'd the people to sit down in distinct companies upon the green grass. ⁴⁰ and they sat down in several divisions, some consisting of an hundred, and some of fifty. ⁴¹ Jesus then having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, look'd up to heaven and gave thanks; then breaking the loaves, he gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people: for whom he likewise divided the two fishes. ⁴² so that they all eat a sufficient share, ⁴³ though the fragments of bread they took up, with what remain'd of the fishes, amounted to twelve baskets full; ⁴⁴ the company that were entertain'd being about five thousand men. ⁴⁵ Soon after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark for Bethsaida, on the opposite shore, while he was dismissing the people. ⁴⁶ and when they had taken their leave, he retired to a mountain to pray. ⁴⁷ It was now late in the evening, and the bark in full sea, when Jesus, who was ashore all alone, ⁴⁸ perceived his disciples had much ado to bear up against the wind, which was contrary; about the fourth watch of the night, he came up, and would have pass'd by them. ⁴⁹ when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, ⁵⁰ for they all saw him, and were greatly terrified. but at the instant Jesus spoke to them, and said, take courage, it is I, don't be afraid. ⁵¹ and as soon as he was got aboard, the wind ceased; which still encreas'd their astonishment and admiration: ⁵² for they were so stupid, they did not comprehend the miracle of the loaves. ⁵³ Being got to the other side of the lake, they came to the country of Gennasereth, where they landed. ⁵⁴ no sooner were they ashore, but the people, who presently perceiv'd it was Jesus, ⁵⁵ came flocking from all quarters, carrying their sick on their beds to the places where they heard he was: ⁵⁶ and to whatever cities, towns, or villages he went, they expos'd the sick in the publick streets, entreating him, they might but touch the border of his garment; for as many as did so, were recover'd.

²³ and went to dwell in a town called Nazareth, so that those words of one of the prophets were fulfill'd, "He shall be called a Nazarene."

⁴ and in sowing, part of the grain fell in the high-way, and the fowls light and peck'd them up:

⁵⁴ and when he was come into his native country, he taught them in their synagogue, in such a manner that they cry'd out with astonishment, how came this man by all this wisdom, and extraordinary power? ⁵⁵ is not this the carpenter's son? is not Mary his mother? and James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas, are they not his brothers? ⁵⁶ and his sisters, don't they live just by us? how came he then by all this? ⁵⁷ and they were scandaliz'd at him. but Jesus said to them, a prophet is not without honour, except in his own country and in his own family. ⁵⁸ and he did not many miracles there, because of their incredulity.

¹⁶ being come to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; according to his custom, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and standing up to read, ¹⁷ they delivered to him the book of the prophet Esaias, and upon opening the book, that passage occurr'd, where it is written, ¹⁸ "the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, ¹⁹ to proclaim the favourable year of the Lord." ²⁰ then he closed the book, and returning it to the minister, he sat down: and as the eyes of the whole synagogue were fix'd with attention upon him, ²¹ he undertook to show them, how the passage they had heard, was actually then accomplished. ²² They all applauded him, and were surprized, that what he said, was delivered with so much grace. but they objected, is not this the son of Joseph? ²³ upon which he said, no doubt you will urge me with this proverb, "physician heal thy self. what we have heard you perform'd in Capernaum, do likewise here in your own country." ²⁴ but in truth, added he, no prophet was ever well received in his own country. ²⁵ I assure you, though there were many widows in Israel, when the heaven had furnished no rain for three years and a half, and a great famine spread through all the land: ²⁶ yet to none of them was Elias sent, except to one widow in Sarepta, a city of Sidon. ²⁷ and there were many lepers in the time of Elisha the prophet: yet none of them obtain'd a cure, except Naaman the Syrian. ²⁸ upon hearing this, the whole synagogue were incensed against him. ²⁹ and breaking up the assembly, they drove him out of the city, to the precipice of the hill, upon which it was built, in order to throw him headlong down. ³⁰ but he pass'd thro' the midst of them and went away.

²³ Thus went Jesus about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all sorts of diseases and infirmities among the people:

²⁸ At length Jesus finished his discourse, and the people were fill'd with astonishment at his doctrine.

²¹ As soon as they were come to Capernaum, he entred into the synagogue, and it being the sabbath, instructed them. ²² and they were astonished at his manner of preaching: for he spoke with an air of authority, and not as the Scribes.

³⁹ and he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out demons.

¹⁵ for he preach'd in their synagogues with universal applause.

³¹ At length he went to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath-days. ³² and they were astonished at his doctrine, for he spoke with authority.

⁴² is not this, said they, Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how comes he then to say, I came down from heaven?

¹⁵ at which the Jews were surprized, saying, how came be acquainted with the scriptures, a man of no education?

¹³ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were illiterate, and of the lower rank of men, they were surpriz'd; but tho' they knew that they had been Jesus's disciples, ¹⁴ yet seeing the man who was cured standing with them, they could not tell what to reply.

⁶ and happy is he who does not stumble at my appearance.

⁴⁶ Now while he was talking to the people, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him.

⁵⁵ is not this the carpenter's son? is not Mary his mother? and James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas, are they not his brothers? ⁵⁶ and his sisters, don't they live just by us? how came he then by all this? ⁵⁷ and they were scandaliz'd at him. but Jesus said to them, a prophet is not without honour, except in his own country and in his own family.

¹⁸ Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, Thaddeus, Simon the Canaanite,

⁴⁰ there were likewise several women, who were spectators at a distance: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the minor, and of Joses and Salome:

³⁴ then Simeon gave them his benediction, and said to Mary his mother, "the child you now see, shall occasion many in Israel to fall and rise again; he will be the Object of calumny,

²² They all applauded him, and were surprized, that what he said, was delivered with so much grace. but they objected, is not this the son of Joseph? ²³ upon which he said, no doubt you will urge me with this proverb, "physician heal thy self. what we have heard you perform'd in Capernaum, do likewise here in your own country." ²⁴ but in truth, added he, no prophet was ever well received in his own country. ²⁵ I assure you, though there were many widows in Israel, when the heaven had furnished no rain for three years and a half, and a great famine spread through all the land: ²⁶ yet to none of them was Elias sent, except to one widow in Sarepta, a city of Sidon. ²⁷ and there were many lepers in the time of Elisha the prophet: yet none of them obtain'd a cure, except Naaman the Syrian. ²⁸ upon hearing this, the whole synagogue were incensed against him. ²⁹ and breaking up the assembly, they drove him out of the city, to the precipice of the hill, upon which it was built, in order to throw him headlong down.

²³ and blessed is he, who does not make me the occasion of his fall.

⁶⁰ when many of his disciples, who heard him, said, this is strange doctrine, who can hear it? ⁶¹ Jesus perceiving in himself, that his disciples murmured at it, said to them, doth this offend you?

²² Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, why Lord, will you show your self to us, and not to the world?

¹³ When they were arrived there, they went up into an upper room, where Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zelot, and Judas the brother of James used to resort,

²³ we preach Christ crucified, an obstacle to the Jews indeed, and to the Gentiles foolishness: but to those who believe,

⁴ have we not a right to meat and drink?

¹⁹ but other of the apostles saw I none, except James the Lord's brother.

⁴ which however rejected it is by men, is the precious stone, which God has chosen: and

¹ Jude the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those that are sanctified by God the father, and by their vocation are reserved for Jesus Christ.

⁵⁷ and they were scandaliz'd at him. but Jesus said to them, a prophet is not without honour, except in his own country and in his own family.

²⁴ but in truth, added he, no prophet was ever well received in his own country.

⁴⁴ (tho' Jesus himself had declared, that a prophet is not honoured in his own country.)

⁵⁸ and he did not many miracles there, because of their incredulity.

²³ and earnestly intreated him, saying, "my little daughter is at the last extremity, pray come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed, and live."

²³ Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe.

² for to us was the good promise made, as well as to them: but the word address'd to them was not effectually receiv'd with faith by those that heard it.

¹⁰ when Jesus heard it, he was surpriz'd, and said to his followers, I profess I have not met with such an instance of faith, no not in Israel.

³⁵ And Jesus went about all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing diseases and disorders of every kind.

³¹ At length he went to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath-days.

⁴⁴ accordingly he went preaching in the synagogues through all Galilee.

²² Afterwards he pass'd thro' several citys and villages, where he taught the people, on his journey to Jerusalem.

³⁰ the man replied, that's very strange that he should make me see, and you should not know who sent him.

³⁸ how Jesus of Nazareth divinely inspired by the holy spirit, and with miraculous power, went about doing good, and healing all that were under the oppression of the devil: because God was with him.

¹ Jesus having called his twelve disciples, he gave them power to cast out unclean spirits, and to heal diseases and disorders of every kind. ² Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; the first is Simon, who is called Peter, then Andrew his brother, ³ James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew the publican, James the son of Alpheus, and Labbeus, whose sirname was Thaddeus, Simon the zelot, ⁴ and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. ⁵ Jesus made these twelve his missionaries, and gave them these instructions, don't go any where among the Gentiles, nor enter into any city of the Samaritans.

⁹ Provide neither gold nor silver, nor brass in your purses: ¹⁰ nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staves: for the workman deserves his maintenance. ¹¹ whatever city or town ye enter into, find out some house of repute, and there lodge till ye leave that place. ¹² As soon as ye enter into any house, salute the family. ¹³ if the family be worthy, your benediction shall have its effect; but if it be not worthy, it shall only redound to your own advantage. ¹⁴ if they should not receive you, nor mind your instructions: when ye depart out of that house, or city, shake off the pagan dust from your feet.

¹³ At length he went up a mountain, and having appointed a select company to attend him, they came to him. ¹⁴ then he chose twelve of them to be near his person, and afterwards to be gospel-missionaries.

¹⁷ they that believe shall be endued with these miraculous gifts: in my name they shall cast out demons: they shall speak new languages:

¹³ when it was day, he called his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom he stiled missionarys: Simon, ¹⁴ (to whom he gave the name of Peter) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, ¹⁵ Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon surnamed the Zelot, ¹⁶ Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who prov'd the traitor.

¹ After this he assembled the twelve apostles, and gave them authority over all sorts of demons, and the power of curing all diseases: ² then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick. ³ and he said to them make no provision for your journey: take neither staff, nor sack, nor bread, nor money; and but one coat for each. ⁴ when you are lodg'd in any house, there stay, till you leave the place. ⁵ if any refuse to entertain you, when you leave that city, shake off the dust from your feet, as a sign of their being abandon'd. ⁶ accordingly they departed, and travell'd thro' the towns, preaching the gospel, and performing cures every where.

¹ After this the Lord nominated seventy disciples more, and sent them before by two and two, into all the cities, and towns, where he himself design'd to go.

³ go then: I send you as lambs among wolves. ⁴ carry neither purse, nor bag, nor shoes; neither salute any man by the way. ⁵ at your entrance into any house, first say, prosperity be to this family. ⁶ if any be there, who deserve your benediction, it shall have its effect upon them; otherwise, it shall redound to your own advantage. ⁷ continue in the same house, and eat and drink whatever it affords: for a labourer deserves his wages: therefore don't shift from family to family. ⁸ when you come to any city, where they receive you, eat without scruple, whatever food is set before you, ⁹ and heal the sick you find there. tell the inhabitants the kingdom of God is drawing nigh unto them. ¹⁰ but when you enter into any city, and they refuse to entertain you, go through the streets, ¹¹ and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you." ¹² I declare unto you, that the people of Sodom shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city.

¹⁷ At length the seventy return'd with great joy, saying, Lord, even the demons have been made subject to us by virtue of your name. ¹⁸ upon which he said to them, I beheld satan falling, like lightning, from heaven. ¹⁹ I have authoriz'd you to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and triumph over all the power of the enemy; so that nothing shall be capable of doing you any mischief. ²⁰ however, let not this be the matter of your rejoicing, that the spirits are subject to you: but rejoice, that you have a title to the joys of heaven.

³ by virtue of my power, my two witnesses shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days cloathed in sackcloth.

⁹ Provide neither gold nor silver, nor brass in your purses: ¹⁰ nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staves: for the workman deserves his maintenance.

³ and he said to them make no provision for your journey: take neither staff, nor sack, nor bread, nor money; and but one coat for each.

⁴ carry neither purse, nor bag, nor shoes; neither salute any man by the way.

³⁵ When I sent you, added Jesus, without either purse, or bag, or shoes, was you in any want? not at all, answer'd they.

⁸ put on your girdle, continu'd the angel, and bind on your sandals: which he did. throw your cloak over you, said the angel, and follow me.

¹⁵ wing your feet with the gospel of peace:

¹¹ whatever city or town ye enter into, find out some house of repute, and there lodge till ye leave that place. ¹² As soon as ye enter into any house, salute the family. ¹³ if the family be worthy, your benediction shall have its effect; but if it be not worthy, it shall only redound to your own advantage.

⁴ when you are lodg'd in any house, there stay, till you leave the place.

⁷ continue in the same house, and eat and drink whatever it affords: for a labourer deserves his wages: therefore don't shift from family to family. ⁸ when you come to any city, where they receive you, eat without scruple, whatever food is set before you,

¹⁵ so that having been baptized with her family, she made us this request, if you think me sincere in my profession, pray come and lodge at my house; and she prevail'd upon us.

⁵ but the unbelieving Jews thro' envy, by the assistance of some loose strolers, rais'd a mob, set the whole city in an uproar, and attack'd Jason's house, thinking to find them there, and deliver them up to the populace. ⁶ but not finding them, they dragg'd Jason and some of the brethren to the magistrates, crying out, these that have been every where the disturbers of the publick peace, are come hither also, and have been entertain'd by Jason. ⁷ they all act in defiance of the edicts of Cesar, pretending there is another king, one Jesus.

¹⁴ if they should not receive you, nor mind your instructions: when ye depart out of that house, or city, shake off the pagan dust from your feet. ¹⁵ I declare unto you, the people of Sodom and Gomorrha shall find less severity in the day of judgment, than that city.

²⁰ Then he began to upbraid the towns where most of his miracles were wrought, for their not being converts. ²¹ wo unto thee, Chorazin, wo unto thee, Bethsaida: for if the miracles which were done among you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. ²² I declare unto you, Tyre and Sidon shall be treated with less severity at the day of judgment than you. ²³ and thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be brought to destruction: for if the miracles which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have subsisted even to this day. ²⁴ I tell you likewise, that in the day of judgment, Sodom shall be treated with less severity than you.

³⁶ but I declare unto you, that men shall give an account at the day of judgment, of every scandalous expression they utter.

⁵ if any refuse to entertain you, when you leave that city, shake off the dust from your feet, as a sign of their being abandon'd.

¹⁰ but when you enter into any city, and they refuse to entertain you, go through the streets, ¹¹ and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you." ¹² I declare unto you, that the people of Sodom shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city. ¹³ wo unto thee Chorazin; wo unto thee Bethsaida: for if the miracles, which have been wrought among you, had been wrought in Tyre and Sidon, they would long since have lain repenting in sackcloth and ashes. ¹⁴ therefore Tyre and Sidon shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than you. ¹⁵ and thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to the sky, shall be plung'd into an abyss.

²² if I had not appear'd, and inform'd them, they would have been innocent: but now they have no excuse for their sin. ²³ he that hateth me, hateth my father also. ²⁴ if I had not done among them such works as no other ever did, they had been innocent: but though they have seen them, yet they hate both me and my father.

⁵⁰ but the Jews having animated the women of quality of their religion, and the leading men of the city, raised a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and banish'd them from their territorys. ⁵¹ so they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and went to Iconium.

⁶ but as they oppos'd him with invectives, he shook his garment, and said, "you your selves be answerable for your own destruction, I am clear: and for the future I shall address my self to the Gentiles."

⁵ however by your impenitence, and the insensibility of your heart, you treasure up for yourself wrath against the day of wrath, and of the revelation of the righteous judgment of God,

¹⁶ in the day, when according to my gospel, God shall judge the secret actions of men by Jesus Christ.

⁴ For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit, ⁵ and have known by experience the truth of the divine promises, and the miracles of the age that was to come; it is impossible, ⁶ if they shall fall away, to re-instate themselves by repentance: seeing, as far in them lies, they crucify the son of God afresh, and expose him to open shame. ⁷ for the earth which drinks up the frequent show'rs that fall upon it, and produces plants fit for the use of him that cultivates it, is stiled heavenly land: ⁸ but that which bears thorns and briars, is look'd upon as lying under a curse; whose end will be to be burnt.

²⁶ for if we wilfully apostatize, after having received the knowledge of the truth, it is as a sin for which there is no sacrifice appointed. ²⁷ and nothing is to be expected but that dreadful judgment, and fiery indignation, which shall devour all such adversaries. ²⁸ He that by two or three witnesses was convicted of violating Moses's law, was put to death without mercy. ²⁹ don't you think then that he deserves a much greater punishment, who hath despised the son of God, and counted the blood of the covenant wherewith be was sanctified, to have been justly shed, thereby offering an indignity to the spirit of grace? ³⁰ for we know who it is that has said, "vengeance belongeth unto me, I will repay." and again, "the Lord shall revenge his people." ³¹ it is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

⁶ since he condemn'd the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha to an entire subversion, and reduc'd them to ashes, to make them serve for examples to future impiety:

⁹ I say, the Lord will deliver those, who fear him, from their affliction, and reserve the wicked to be punish'd at the day of judgment.

⁷ but the heavens and the earth now existing are kept in store by his Logos, reserv'd for the conflagration of doomsday, when the impious shall be involv'd in perdition.

¹⁷ the divine love to us will be in the highest degree, if our condition in this world be the same as was that of Christ Jesus; so that we may appear with confidence in the day of judgment.

⁷ so it was with Sodom, Gomorrha, and the neighbouring cities, who abandoning themselves to the same licentiousness and abominable passions, were made examples by suffering the punishment of eternal fire.

² and saying, "Repent ye: for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh."

⁸ Let your actions then show your repentance:

¹⁷ from that time Jesus began to preach, "Repent, said he, for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh."

¹³ go then and learn the meaning of that expression, "I will have mercy and not sacrifice:" for I am not come to call saints, but sinners.

²⁰ Then he began to upbraid the towns where most of his miracles were wrought, for their not being converts.

³ The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."

¹⁵ "the time, said he, is accomplish'd, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."

⁶ accordingly they departed, and travell'd thro' the towns, preaching the gospel, and performing cures every where.

³² the people of Nineve shall rise up in the day of Judgment, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; but now, a greater than Jonas is here.

³ I tell you, no: and except you repent, you shall all likewise perish.

⁵ I tell you, no: and except you repent, you shall all likewise perish.

⁷ I tell you, that there shall likewise be greater joy in heaven for one sinner that repents, than for ninety nine just persons, that need no repentance.

¹⁰ even so, I assure you, the angels in heaven rejoice, when any one sinner becomes a penitent.

⁴⁷ and that repentance and remission of sins should be preach'd in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

³⁸ Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.

¹⁹ repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshment shall come from the presence of the Lord, who shall send Jesus Christ,

¹⁸ Having heard this, they were appeas'd, and glorified God, saying, God has then granted salvation likewise to the gentiles, on the terms of their repentance.

²¹ remonstrating both to Jews and Gentiles the advantages of a sincere repentance, and of believing

²⁰ first I warn'd the people of Damascus, of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and then the Gentiles, to repent, and turn to God, by acting suitably to their repentance.

⁹ now I rejoice, not at your uneasiness, but at your repentance which succeeded: for your sorrow was a religious sorrow, such as convinc'd you I had done you no wrong. ¹⁰ for religious sorrow produces that salutary repentance, which we never regret: but worldly sorrow preys upon life.

²⁵ with great temper and meekness informing those, who differ in opinion; because he does not know, but God may change their minds, by convincing them of the truth. ²⁶ and so they may rouze out of the snare of the devil, who leads them captive at his discretion.

⁷ Now having called the twelve, he sent them out by two and two, giving them power to exorcize spirits:

¹⁷ At length the seventy return'd with great joy, saying, Lord, even the demons have been made subject to us by virtue of your name.

¹⁴ Is any of you sick? let him send for the pastors of the church, to pray for him, and after giving him the unction, in the name of the Lord, ¹⁵ the prayer that proceeds from faith, shall save the sick; the Lord will raise him up, and his sins that may have been the occasion, shall be forgiven.

³¹ however when they were gone, they spread abroad his fame thro' all that country.

¹ At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, ² and said to his servants, this is John the baptist, he is risen from the dead, and consequently is invested with miraculous power. ³ for Herod having secur'd John, bound him, and put him in prison to please Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. ⁴ for John had said to him, it is not lawful for thee to have her. ⁵ he would have put him to death, but for fear of the people, who reckoned him a prophet. ⁶ but when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in publick, and made such an impression upon Herod, ⁷ that he promised her upon oath, to give whatever she should ask; ⁸ who being before instructed by her mother, pray, said she, order John Baptist's head to be brought here in a charger. ⁹ and the king relented: nevertheless out of regard to the oath, and to those who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be brought to her. ¹⁰ and pursuant to order, John was beheaded in the prison, ¹¹ whence his head was brought in a charger, and given to the young lady, who carried it to her mother. ¹² upon which, his disciples came to take away the body, and having buried it, they went to tell Jesus what had happened.

²⁸ upon this his fame immediately spread abroad over all the region of Galilee.

⁴⁵ but as soon as he was gone, he began freely to talk of it, and blazed it about every where, so that Jesus could not go publickly into the city any more, but stay'd in the out parts, which were not much frequented, where people came to him from every quarter.

¹⁴ In the mean time king Herod heard of Jesus, whose name was now celebrated, and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, no wonder then that he works miracles. ¹⁵ others said, 'tis Elias. others, 'tis a prophet, or one equal to a prophet. ¹⁶ but Herod, from what he had heard, said, 'tis John himself, whom I caused to be beheaded, who is risen from the dead. ¹⁷ for Herod had given orders to seize John, and had confin'd him in prison, to gratify Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married; ¹⁸ upon which John told him, "it is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." ¹⁹ which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it; ²⁰ because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously. ²¹ however, a favourable opportunity happen'd for her, upon Herod's making an entertainment the birth-night, for all the great officers of the court, and army, and persons of the first distinction in Galilee. ²² for Herodias made her appearance there, and danc'd with such an engaging air in the eye of Herod, as well as of all the company, that the king thus addrest himself to the young lady, "ask of me whatever you please, and it shall be granted." ²³ nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom." ²⁴ then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she. ²⁵ upon which she instantly fled to the king, and said, I desire to have John the Baptist's head brought hither immediately in a charger. ²⁶ at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her; ²⁷ but immediately dispatch'd the proper officer with orders to bring the head of John the Baptist. ²⁸ accordingly he went, and beheaded him in the prison, and bringing the head in a charger, he presented it to the young lady, who gave it to her mother: ²⁹ of which John's disciples being inform'd, they came to fetch his corps, which they laid in a sepulchre.

²⁸ they answered, some say you are John the Baptist; others, Elias; and others, one of the prophets.

¹ In the fifteenth year of the emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea; Herod tetrarch of Gallilee: Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis: and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene:

⁷ Now Herod the tetrarch was inform'd of all his transactions: and was perplex'd at the relation of some, that John was risen from the dead: whilst others said, Elias appear'd: ⁸ and others, that one of the old prophets was come to life again. ⁹ but Herod said, John was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus.

³¹ At the same time, some of the Pharisees came to him, and said, get away, retire from hence, for Herod designs to take away your life.

⁷ and finding that he belong'd to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was then likewise at Jerusalem. ⁸ When Herod saw Jesus he was extremely pleased; for he had long desired to see him, having heard much of him, and hoped to see him perform some miracle. ⁹ he plyed him therefore with many interrogatories, ¹⁰ but Jesus made him no answer, tho' the chief priests and Scribes maintain'd their charge with vehemence. ¹¹ then Herod and his retinue treated him with contempt, and in derision sent him back magnificently dress'd to Pilate. ¹² and from that day the enmity that had been between Pilate and Herod ended in friendship.

⁸ for the gospel has made so favourable a progress not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every other place, where the reputation of your divine faith has spread, that 'tis needless to mention any thing of it; since they all relate of us,

¹⁴ they replied, some think you are John the Baptist, some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

¹⁰ why then do the Scribes say, that Elias must first come? ¹¹ Jesus answered, 'tis true, Elias was to come first and set all things right.

¹¹ and the crowd said, 'tis Jesus the prophet of Nazareth in Galilee.

¹² it is true, said he, that Elias must come beforehand to establish every thing, and that it was predicted of him, as well as of the son of man, that he should suffer very much, and be treated with contempt. ¹³ but I tell you, that Elias is already come, as it was foretold; and they have treated him at their discretion.

³⁵ some there present upon hearing that, said: observe, he calls upon Elias. ³⁶ then one of the soldiers ran and dipp'd a spunge in vinegar, which he fastned to a stick, and offered him to drink. now let us, said they, see whether Elias will come to take him down.

¹⁷ and he shall march before him, in the spirit and power of Elias, to reconcile parents and children together, and the unruly to the practice of justice, that the people may be duly dispos'd to receive the Lord.

¹⁶ all that were present were seized with dread, and glorified God, saying, a great prophet is risen up among us, and God has visited his people.

³⁹ which the Pharisee, who had invited him, observing, he thus argued with himself, if this man were a prophet, he could not but know that the woman, who is so busy with him, is a person of a loose character.

⁸ and others, that one of the old prophets was come to life again.

¹⁹ they answered, some say you are John the Baptist: others, Elias: and others, that you are one of the old prophets appearing again.

²¹ art thou then Elias? said they; and he answer'd, I am not. art thou a prophet? and he answer'd, no.

²⁵ "why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elias, nor any other prophet?"

¹⁴ The people, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, cry'd out, this is of a truth that prophet who was to come into the world.

⁴⁰ many of the people therefore, who heard this discourse, said, this man is certainly a prophet.

¹⁷ they therefore question'd the blind man again, what do you say of the man that made you see? he is a prophet, said he.

²² for Moses said to the fathers, "a prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, of your brethren, like unto me; observe whatever he shall say to you. ²³ and whoever he be that will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people."

² and said to his servants, this is John the baptist, he is risen from the dead, and consequently is invested with miraculous power.

⁴ I have sinned in betraying the blood of the innocent: and they said, what is it to us? you must look to that.

⁹ but Herod said, John was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus.

¹⁰ the inhabitants of the land will rejoice, and triumph over them, they will send presents to one another; because the two prophets had gall'd the inhabitants of the land. ¹¹ but after three days and an half, the spirit of life from God enter'd into them: they stood upon their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them. ¹² then they heard a great voice from heaven, saying to them, "come up hither." and they ascended up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies beheld them. ¹³ at the same time there was a great earthquake; the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake seven thousand men were slain: and the remnant were frighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.

¹² After this, Jesus having heard that John was confined in prison, retired into Galilee.

² in the mean time John having heard in his confinement of the actions of Christ, he sent two of his disciples to ask him,

¹⁹ but having reproved Herod the tetrarch upon account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the mischiefs that Herod had done; ²⁰ to compleat all the rest, Herod confin'd John in prison.

³ for Herod having secur'd John, bound him, and put him in prison to please Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. ⁴ for John had said to him, it is not lawful for thee to have her.

²⁶ I therefore declare to you at this present time, that I am not responsible for the ruin of any: ²⁷ for I have acquainted you with the whole dispensation of God without reserve.

²⁴ some time after he came to Cesarea with his wife Drusilla, a Jewess, when sending for Paul, he heard him discourse about the Christian faith. ²⁵ but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you." ²⁶ this he frequently did, and convers'd with him upon the presumption that Paul would have

²⁶ are you angry? have a care you don't sin. "let not the sun go down upon your wrath," ²⁷ lest the devil take hold of the opportunity.

⁵ he would have put him to death, but for fear of the people, who reckoned him a prophet.

²⁶ but if we say, it was merely human, we are obnoxious to the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

¹⁶ in like manner, they who receive seed on stony-ground, are such as upon hearing the word, do immediately receive it with joy.

¹⁸ the Scribes and Pharisees upon hearing this consulted together how to destroy him; but they stood in awe of him, because all the people were strangely affected with his doctrine.

³⁵ he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light.

² he caus'd James the brother of John to be beheaded. ³ and perceiving that the Jews were pleas'd with this, he proceeded to secure Peter during the feast of unleavened bread: ⁴ having apprehended Peter, he put him into prison, appointing a detachment of sixteen soldiers to guard him, intending to have him brought to publick execution, after Easter.

³ for the time past of your lives may suffice, to have liv'd in conformity to the Gentile customs, in impurity, licentiousness, sottishness, in dissolute festivals, and the criminal rites of idolaters.

¹⁰ the inhabitants of the land will rejoice, and triumph over them, they will send presents to one another; because the two prophets had gall'd the inhabitants of the land.

⁶ but when Herod's birth-day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in publick, and made such an impression upon Herod,

⁹ said he, will I give you, if you will prostrate your self and worship me.

³⁴ but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne: ³⁵ nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ³⁶ neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. ³⁷ but let your communication be, yes, yes; no, no: for whatever goes beyond this, is evil.

⁷ that he promised her upon oath, to give whatever she should ask; ⁸ who being before instructed by her mother, pray, said she, order John Baptist's head to be brought here in a charger.

¹² when it was day, some Jews, that had form'd a conspiracy, engag'd themselves by an oath, not to eat, or drink, till they had kill'd Paul. ¹³ the conspirators, who were above forty in number,

¹⁵ their feet are swift to shed blood.

⁹ and the king relented: nevertheless out of regard to the oath, and to those who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be brought to her.

³ At the same time, Judas who had betrayed him, finding that he was condemned, repented, and carried back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and senators, saying, ⁴ I have sinned in betraying the blood of the innocent: and they said, what is it to us? you must look to that. ⁵ then throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed, and went and hanged himself.

²⁴ Pilate perceiving he was so far from prevailing, that they were more tumultuous, he took water, and washed his hands before all the people, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: you are answerable for it. ²⁵ at this all the people cry'd out, "his blood be on us, and on our children."

¹⁰ and pursuant to order, John was beheaded in the prison, ¹¹ whence his head was brought in a charger, and given to the young lady, who carried it to her mother. ¹² upon which, his disciples came to take away the body, and having buried it, they went to tell Jesus what had happened.

⁵⁷ In the evening a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself was Jesus's disciple, ⁵⁸ went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus; which Pilate ordered to be delivered to him. ⁵⁹ Joseph then having taken the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, ⁶⁰ and laid it in a monument which he had lately caused to be hewn out in the rock: and having rolled a large stone to the door of the sepulchre, he went away.

² and some devout men who carried Stephen to his burial, making great lamentation over him.

² Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; the first is Simon, who is called Peter, then Andrew his brother,

⁷ Now having called the twelve, he sent them out by two and two, giving them power to exorcize spirits: ⁸ he order'd them to take nothing for their journey, but a single staff, no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse: ⁹ to have but one pair of shoes, and but one coat. ¹⁰ whatever house you enter into, said he, there abide, till you leave the place. ¹¹ wherever they shall refuse to entertain you, or to hear you, at your departure shake off the dust of your feet, as a testimonial against them. I assure you, the people of Sodom and Gomorrha shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city. ¹² then they departed, and call'd upon all to repent. ¹³ they dispossess'd a great number of demons. many, that were sick, they anointed with oil, and restor'd their health.

¹³ when it was day, he called his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom he stiled missionarys: Simon,

¹⁰ The Apostles, upon their return to Jesus, acquainted him with what they had done. and taking them with him, he retired into a desart place over-against the city of Bethsaida:

⁵ The Apostles having said to the Lord, increase our faith, he answer'd them,

¹⁴ The hour of eating being come, he, and the twelve apostles sat down to table.

¹⁰ it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and others with them, who gave the apostles this relation:

¹ In my former treatise, I gave an account, O Theophilus, of all the actions and doctrine of Jesus, to the time of his assumption, ² after he had given the apostles he had chosen, the orders they were to execute by the holy spirit.

²⁶ and having drawn lots; the lot fell upon Matthias, who was added to the eleven apostles.

¹⁸ and when they were arriv'd he told them, you know how I have always behav'd towards you from the first day of my arrival in Asia: ¹⁹ how I have serv'd the Lord with all resignation, with tears, and trials occasion'd by the insidious practices of the Jews: ²⁰ that I have conceal'd nothing that might be useful to you, but have inform'd you of it, and instructed you therein, both in publick and in private: ²¹ remonstrating both to Jews and Gentiles the advantages of a sincere repentance, and of believing

¹² don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity. ¹³ while I am absent apply yourself to reading, to exhortation, and instruction. ¹⁴ don't neglect the gift you have, which was given you with the ministerial charge, when you receiv'd imposition of hands from the presbytery. ¹⁵ meditate upon these things, be wholly employ'd about them, that your proficiency may appear to all. ¹⁶ take care how you behave, and what you teach. persevere in these duties: for by the practice of them, you will save both yourself, and those who hear you.

⁶ that the word of God may not be blasphemed. the young men likewise exhort to be modest. ⁷ In all things show yourself a pattern of virtue: in teaching shewing uncorruptness,

² to exhort you to feed the flock of God, which is among you: to take care of it, voluntarily, without reluctance, not from any view to sordid gain, but out of real affection; ³ not to domineer over the laity, but to be examples for their imitation;

¹³ When Jesus heard that, he embark'd, to retire privately to a desert place: of which the people being inform'd, they followed him on foot out of the cities.

⁷ But Jesus retired with his disciples towards the sea: where a great multitude followed him from Galilee, from Judea,

²⁰ After this they went into an house, and the crowd press'd again upon them, so as to hinder them from taking their meal.

¹ At length Jesus passed over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias;

¹³ When Jesus heard that, he embark'd, to retire privately to a desert place: of which the people being inform'd, they followed him on foot out of the cities. ¹⁴ as Jesus landed, he saw a great multitude, and was touch'd with compassion towards them, and healed their sick. ¹⁵ At evening his disciples came to him, saying, this is a desert place, and dinner-time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go to buy themselves provisions in the villages. ¹⁶ but Jesus said to them, that's needless, let them eat what you have. ¹⁷ we have nothing here, said they, but five loaves, and two fishes. ¹⁸ bring them hither, said he. ¹⁹ then giving orders for the company to sit down on the grass, he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks; then breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave them to his disciples, and the disciples to the company: who all of them eat, ²⁰ and were filled: and they carried away twelve baskets full of fragments that were left. ²¹ now they that had eaten, were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

⁹ wherefore, to avoid the inconveniences of the crowd, he order'd his disciples to get a small vessel ready to attend him.

³⁶ when they had dismiss'd the people, the bark he was in, set sail, in company with other small barks.

⁴⁵ Soon after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark for Bethsaida, on the opposite shore, while he was dismissing the people.

² I am concern'd for this people, they have been with me now three days without having had any thing to eat. ³ if I send them home fasting, they will faint by the way: for some of them are come very far. ⁴ his disciples answer'd, how is it possible here in the desart to furnish bread enough for all this company? ⁵ he ask'd them, how many loaves have ye? ⁶ seven, said they. then he order'd the people to sit down on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, then broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people, which they accordingly did. ⁷ and there being a few small fishes, he gave thanks, and order'd them to be distributed. ⁸ so they all eat and were satisfied, the broken meat that was left amounting to seven baskets. ⁹ now they that had eaten were four thousand: and then he dismissed them.

¹⁰ The Apostles, upon their return to Jesus, acquainted him with what they had done. and taking them with him, he retired into a desart place over-against the city of Bethsaida: ¹¹ where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured. ¹² As the day began to decline, the twelve came to him, and said, dismiss the multitude, that they may go to the nearest towns and villages for lodging and provisions: for here we are in a desart place. ¹³ and he said to them, do you yourselves give them something to eat. they replied, we can furnish only five loaves and two fishes, unless we go and buy provisions for all this people: ¹⁴ for they were about five thousand. but Jesus said to his disciples, make them sit down by fifties in a company. ¹⁵ accordingly they ranged them, and made them all sit down. ¹⁶ then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he ask'd blessing: then divided them, and gave them to his disciples to be distributed among the people: ¹⁷ and tho' they all eat sufficiently, there was a surplusage of twelve baskets full of fragments carried away.

⁵ Jesus then lifting up his eyes, and seeing a great company coming to him, said to Philip, where can we buy bread to feed this people? ⁶ (this he said to prove Philip: for he himself knew what he had to do.) ⁷ Philip answered him, two hundred penny-worth of bread is not sufficient to furnish every one of them a little. ⁸ one of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, ⁹ there is a lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? ¹⁰ but Jesus said, make the men sit down. and as there was much grass in the place, they sat down to the number of about five thousand. ¹¹ then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed to them that were sate down; and likewise of the fishes, as much as they would. ¹² when they were filled, he said to his disciples, gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. ¹³ they gathered them therefore, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley-loaves, which remained after they all had been eating.

²⁹ Jesus having left that place, drew nigh to the sea of Galilee, and went up a mountain, where he sat down. ³⁰ there a great crowd of people came to him, bringing with them the lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and laid them down at Jesus feet, and he healed them: ³¹ insomuch that the people wondred when they perceived the dumb to speak, the maimed to be heal'd, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

⁵⁴ no sooner were they ashore, but the people, who presently perceiv'd it was Jesus, ⁵⁵ came flocking from all quarters, carrying their sick on their beds to the places where they heard he was:

² where a great multitude followed him, invited by the miraculous cures which they saw him perform.

¹⁹ Wherefore, my dear brethren, let every one be eager to hear, averse to contradiction, and deaf to passion.

³⁶ but when he saw how the multitude were fatigued and dispers'd like so many sheep without their Pastors, he was moved with compassion, and said to his disciples,

¹⁴ as Jesus landed, he saw a great multitude, and was touch'd with compassion towards them, and healed their sick.

³² Then Jesus called his disciples, and said to them, I am concern'd for this people; they have attended me now three days, without eating: I will not send them away fasting, lest they saint by the way. but his disciples said to him,

¹¹ where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured.

² let every one of us consult the good of his neighbour to his edification. ³ for even Christ did not consult his own satisfaction; but as it is written, "the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me."

¹⁷ whence it was necessary he should be in all things like his brethren; that he might be a merciful high priest, and faithfully discharge the divine office of expiating the sins of the people.

¹⁵ not an high priest who is incapable of compassionating our miseries; since he was exposed to the same trials as we are, sin only excepted. let

⁵ Jesus then lifting up his eyes, and seeing a great company coming to him, said to Philip, where can we buy bread to feed this people? ⁶ (this he said to prove Philip: for he himself knew what he had to do.) ⁷ Philip answered him, two hundred penny-worth of bread is not sufficient to furnish every one of them a little. ⁸ one of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, ⁹ there is a lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? ¹⁰ but Jesus said, make the men sit down. and as there was much grass in the place, they sat down to the number of about five thousand. ¹¹ then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed to them that were sate down; and likewise of the fishes, as much as they would. ¹² when they were filled, he said to his disciples, gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. ¹³ they gathered them therefore, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley-loaves, which remained after they all had been eating. ¹⁴ The people, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, cry'd out, this is of a truth that prophet who was to come into the world. ¹⁵ but Jesus perceiving they designed to come and take him by force to make him a king, retired again upon a mountain all alone.

²³ but Jesus not making her any answer, his disciples came and entreated him to grant her request; for, said they, she is very importunate with us.

²² then Peter taking him aside, began to expostulate with him, saying, God forbid, Sir, this should ever happen to you.

²¹ when his relations heard of this, they went to his relief, for it was said, he fainted away.

³¹ his disciples replied, you see the multitude press about you, and do you ask, who touched you?

¹⁶ but Jesus said to them, that's needless, let them eat what you have.

³² Then Jesus called his disciples, and said to them, I am concern'd for this people; they have attended me now three days, without eating: I will not send them away fasting, lest they saint by the way. but his disciples said to him, ³³ how can we get bread enough in the desert to satisfy such a multitude?

² I am concern'd for this people, they have been with me now three days without having had any thing to eat. ³ if I send them home fasting, they will faint by the way: for some of them are come very far.

¹³ and he said to them, do you yourselves give them something to eat. they replied, we can furnish only five loaves and two fishes, unless we go and buy provisions for all this people:

⁴ for it was just before the passover, which is a feast of the Jews. ⁵ Jesus then lifting up his eyes, and seeing a great company coming to him, said to Philip, where can we buy bread to feed this people? ⁶ (this he said to prove Philip: for he himself knew what he had to do.) ⁷ Philip answered him, two hundred penny-worth of bread is not sufficient to furnish every one of them a little. ⁸ one of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, ⁹ there is a lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? ¹⁰ but Jesus said, make the men sit down. and as there was much grass in the place, they sat down to the number of about five thousand.

¹⁷ we have nothing here, said they, but five loaves, and two fishes. ¹⁸ bring them hither, said he.

³⁴ Jesus asked, how many loaves have ye? they reply'd, seven, and a few small fish.

⁵ he ask'd them, how many loaves have ye?

⁹ there is a lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?

³⁵ and he bid the people sit down on the ground.

³³ for God is not the God of confusion, but of peace, in all christian assemblies.

⁴⁰ let all things be done with decency, and without disorder.

¹⁴ for they were about five thousand. but Jesus said to his disciples, make them sit down by fifties in a company. ¹⁵ accordingly they ranged them, and made them all sit down.

¹⁹ then giving orders for the company to sit down on the grass, he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks; then breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave them to his disciples, and the disciples to the company: who all of them eat,

³⁶ then taking the seven loaves, and the fish, he gave thanks, and distributed them, by pieces, to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

²⁶ While they were yet eating, Jesus took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, take, eat; this represents my body.

³⁴ then looking up to heaven, with a sigh, he said, Ephphata, that is, be open:

⁶ seven, said they. then he order'd the people to sit down on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, then broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people, which they accordingly did. ⁷ and there being a few small fishes, he gave thanks, and order'd them to be distributed.

²² When they had been eating, Jesus took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, and said, take it, this represents my body.

¹⁶ then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he ask'd blessing: then divided them, and gave them to his disciples to be distributed among the people:

³⁰ and as he was at table with them, he took bread, and gave thanks, then brake it and gave it to them;

¹¹ then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed to them that were sate down; and likewise of the fishes, as much as they would.

²³ there came other barks from Tiberias, nigh the place where they had eaten bread, after the Lord had given thanks.)

⁴¹ then they took away the stone from the place where the corps was laid. and Jesus lifting up his eyes to heaven said, "father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

¹ Jesus having said this, lift up his eyes to heaven, and said, "father, the hour is come; glorify thy son, that thy son also may glorify thee.

³⁵ having said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, the whole company present: then he broke it and began to eat,

⁶ he that observes a day, and he that obobserves it not, act both from a sense of duty. he that eats, consisiders it as the bounty of his Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that forbeareth to eat, considers his forbearance as enjoined by his Lord, and giveth God thanks for the rest.

³¹ whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.

¹⁷ let your discourse and your actions be all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father by him.

⁴ for all that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it be receiv'd with thanksgiving: ⁵ since it is sanctified by the divine permission, and by prayer.

³⁷ so that they all eat, and were satiated: the superfluous fragments they carried off, amounting to seven baskets full: ³⁸ though the guests were to the number of four thousand men, beside women and children.

¹⁷ and tho' they all eat sufficiently, there was a surplusage of twelve baskets full of fragments carried away.

¹² when they were filled, he said to his disciples, gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

¹⁹ when I divided the five loaves among five thousand people, how many baskets full of fragments did you take away? they answer'd, twelve. ²⁰ and when I divided the seven loaves among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you carry away? they answered, seven.

²¹ wo unto thee, Chorazin, wo unto thee, Bethsaida: for if the miracles which were done among you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

²² Presently after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark, and cross over to the other side before him, whilst he dismiss'd the people. ²³ and when he had dismiss'd them, he retired by himself to a mountain to pray: where he stay'd all alone till the latter part of the evening. ²⁴ by this time the vessel was half sea over, violently toss'd with the waves, for the wind was contrary. ²⁵ at the dawn of day, Jesus came to them walking on the sea. ²⁶ the disciples seeing him walking on the sea, cry'd out in a fright, an apparition; and they scream'd for fear. ²⁷ but Jesus immediately call'd to them, take courage, said he, it is I, don't be afraid. ²⁸ Peter answered, Lord, said he, if it be you, bid me come upon the water to you. ²⁹ Jesus said, come. and Peter getting out of the ship, walk'd on the water to go to Jesus. ³⁰ but finding the wind boisterous, he was afraid: and beginning to sink, cried out, Lord, save me. ³¹ immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, and caught him, diffident man, said he, why were you in suspence? ³² and when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. ³³ then they that were in the ship, came and worshipped him, saying, of a truth thou art the son of God.

³² so they privately set sail for the desart (of Bethsaida.)

²² Afterwards Jesus went to Bethsaida, where they presented to him a blind man, whom they entreated Jesus to touch.

¹³ wo unto thee Chorazin; wo unto thee Bethsaida: for if the miracles, which have been wrought among you, had been wrought in Tyre and Sidon, they would long since have lain repenting in sackcloth and ashes.

¹⁵ but Jesus perceiving they designed to come and take him by force to make him a king, retired again upon a mountain all alone. ¹⁶ When even was come, his disciples went to the sea, and going on board a ship, ¹⁷ they cross'd the sea to Capernaum: now when it was dark, Jesus was not come to them: ¹⁸ but the sea ran high, by reason of the wind that blew hard. ¹⁹ so when they had rowed about five and twenty, or thirty furlongs, seeing Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh to the ship, they were frightned. ²⁰ but he said to them, it is I, be not afraid. ²¹ then they readily received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they were bound.

⁶ but you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut the door, pray to your father who is with you in your retirement, and your father who observeth the actions of your retirement shall reward you.

²³ and when he had dismiss'd them, he retired by himself to a mountain to pray: where he stay'd all alone till the latter part of the evening.

³⁵ On the morrow rising up, while it was yet dark, he went out, and retired into a solitary place, where he prayed.

¹² About that time, Jesus retired to a mountain to pray, and spent the whole night in an oratory.

²¹ this will conciliate the divine favour. and this is the condition of your vocation, since Christ himself has suffer'd for us,

¹⁶ When even was come, his disciples went to the sea, and going on board a ship, ¹⁷ they cross'd the sea to Capernaum: now when it was dark, Jesus was not come to them:

²⁴ by this time the vessel was half sea over, violently toss'd with the waves, for the wind was contrary.

³⁸ happy are the servants he finds in such a state, whether it be at the second or at the third watch of the night, when he comes.

²⁸ and they drew nigh the village where they were going: and he seemed as if he would have pass'd on further.

¹³ a birth which they had not from circumcision, nor from the constitution of the body, nor the institution of man, but from God.

²⁵ at the dawn of day, Jesus came to them walking on the sea. ²⁶ the disciples seeing him walking on the sea, cry'd out in a fright, an apparition; and they scream'd for fear.

³⁷ but they were in a consternation and fright, imagining, that they saw a spirit.

²⁷ but Jesus immediately call'd to them, take courage, said he, it is I, don't be afraid.

³⁸ upon which he said to them, why are you in this confusion? what is it, that your minds are so perplex'd? ³⁹ behold my hands, and my feet. for I am bodily present, touch me and consider me; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have: ⁴⁰ all the while holding out his hands and his feet, as he was speaking. ⁴¹ but as they were diffident of so joyful an event, and still in amaze, he said to them, have you any thing here to eat?

¹⁹ so when they had rowed about five and twenty, or thirty furlongs, seeing Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh to the ship, they were frightned. ²⁰ but he said to them, it is I, be not afraid.

¹⁹ The same day at evening, being the first day of the week, the doors of the house where the disciples were, being shut, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, peace be with you. ²⁰ and when he had so said, he show'd them his hands and his side. the disciples were therefore extremely glad when they saw it was the Lord.

²⁶ and he answer'd, why are you afraid, o incredulous people? then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. ²⁷ but the crew were all amaz'd; what is this man, said they, that even the winds and the sea obey him?

²⁸ Peter answered, Lord, said he, if it be you, bid me come upon the water to you. ²⁹ Jesus said, come. and Peter getting out of the ship, walk'd on the water to go to Jesus. ³⁰ but finding the wind boisterous, he was afraid: and beginning to sink, cried out, Lord, save me. ³¹ immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, and caught him, diffident man, said he, why were you in suspence? ³² and when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

²⁷ at which they were all so amazed, that they ask'd one another, what's the meaning of all this? what new doctrine is here? for he commands with authority even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.

¹² instantly he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the presence of them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, we never saw any thing like this.

³⁹ and rebuked the wind, hush, said he, and be still. immediately the wind subsides, and a settled calm ensued.

⁴¹ and they were exceedingly afraid, and said to one another, who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

⁴² immediately the damsel arose, and walked, for she was twelve years of age: and they were struck with astonishment.

³⁷ for they were transported with admiration, and said, all his actions are beneficent! he gives hearing to the deaf, and speech to the dumb.

²⁴ then they came to wake him, crying, master, master, we are sinking. then he rose up, and rebuked the wind, and the waves: and both subside to a calm. ²⁵ but to his disciples he said, where is your faith? while they, seiz'd with fear and admiration, said to one another, who can this man be, that he commands even the winds, and the waves, and they obey?

²¹ then they readily received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they were bound.

⁹ where's your understanding? don't you remember the five loaves among five thousand and how many baskets ye took away? ¹⁰ nor the seven loaves among the four thousand, and how many baskets ye carried away? ¹¹ why, can't you perceive, that in cautioning you to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees, I did not speak of bread?

⁵ then he looking with indignation at those about him, being concern'd at their disingenuous perverse temper, he said to the man, stretch out your hand, which he did, and his hand become sound.

¹⁸ and he said, are you likewise so void of understanding? don't you perceive that what passes from without into a man cannot defile him?

¹⁷ said, why do you trouble your heads about your having no bread? are you yet so void of sense, and understanding? are your minds so blinded? ¹⁸ have you eyes, and yet don't see? have you ears, and yet not hear? have you lost your memory too? ¹⁹ when I divided the five loaves among five thousand people, how many baskets full of fragments did you take away? they answer'd, twelve. ²⁰ and when I divided the seven loaves among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you carry away? they answered, seven. ²¹ don't you yet, said he, comprehend my meaning?

¹⁴ afterwards he appear'd to the eleven, as they were all sitting at table, and he reproved them for their incredulity and obstinacy in not giving credit to those, who had seen him after his resurrection.

²⁵ then Jesus said to them, how stupidly incredulous are you not to believe things that have been all predicted by the prophets!

⁷ "What then, hath not Israel obtained what he sought for?" no, but the chosen remnant have obtained it, and the rest are obdurate to this day,

³⁴ When they were over, they came into the territory of Gennesaret. ³⁵ where being known by the people of that place, they sent about all that country, and presented to him all that were diseased, ³⁶ praying him to let them only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touch'd it were made perfectly whole.

¹ One day, as the people press'd after him to hear his divine preaching, he came near the lake of Gennesereth,

²⁴ the people likewise seeing that Jesus was not in those barks, nor his disciples, went on board them, and cross'd to Capernaum in quest of Jesus. ²⁵ And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, master, when did you arrive here?

¹⁰ the justification which God grants to those who acknowledge Christ and the power of his resurrection, who suffer after his example, and die to sin, as he died to the world,

²⁴ so that his fame was spread over all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were afflicted with any diseases or pains, demoniacs, lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them.

¹ Some time after he returned to Capernaum; upon the rumour that he was there, ² so great a company assembled, that there was no room for them in the house, nor even about the door: and he preached the word unto them. ³ then they came and presented to him a paralytic, who had four men to carry him.

⁷ But Jesus retired with his disciples towards the sea: where a great multitude followed him from Galilee, from Judea, ⁸ from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and the territory about Jordan, a considerable number of the inhabitants about Tyre and Sidon having heard of his great actions, came likewise to meet him. ⁹ wherefore, to avoid the inconveniences of the crowd, he order'd his disciples to get a small vessel ready to attend him. ¹⁰ for having healed abundance of people, all that were afflicted with any grievous distemper pressed upon him to touch him. ¹¹ and when the impure spirits saw him, they threw themselves at his feet, crying out, "thou art the son of God."

²⁰ When a woman, who had been troubled with an hemorrhage twelve years, came behind him, and touch'd the hem of his garment.

¹⁰ for having healed abundance of people, all that were afflicted with any grievous distemper pressed upon him to touch him.

²⁷ but having heard of Jesus; she came behind him in the crowd, and touched his garment. ²⁸ for said she, if I do but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.

¹⁹ so that all the people strove to touch him: for a divine virtue flowed from him, which healed them all.

⁴⁴ touched the border of his garment: and immediately her indisposition was removed.

⁵¹ but Jesus oppos'd, and said, forbear, stop there. and having touch'd his ear, he healed him.

⁹ since we are this day to be examined about the cure of a cripple, and by what means he was recovered; be it known to you all,

¹² salvation is not to be had by any other: for there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we can be saved.

¹⁵ insomuch that they brought the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least, the shadow of Peter might cover some of them, as he pass'd by.