Luke 23 Cross References - Mace

¹ At length the whole assembly broke up, and Jesus was conducted to Pilate: ² and thus they began their charge, we found this man subverting our nation, opposing the giving tribute to Cesar, asserting that he himself is Christ the king. ³ then Pilate ask'd him, art thou the king of the Jews? Jesus answer'd him, 'tis as you say. ⁴ at last Pilate said to the chief priests, and to the people, I don't find any crime in this man. ⁵ but they were the more vehement, saying, he promotes sedition by speading such doctrine thro' all Judea, from Galilee to this place. ⁶ when Pilate heard of Galilee, he ask'd whether the man were a Galilean. 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. ¹³ Pilate having order'd the chief priests, the senators, and people to appear, he said to them, ¹⁴ you have represented this man to me as one that was stirring up the people to a revolt: you see I have examin'd him in your presence; yet I don't find he is guilty of the crimes you have laid to his charge: no, nor even Herod; ¹⁵ for I referr'd you to him, and you see nothing that is capital, has been made out against him. ¹⁶ I will therefore order him to be whipp'd, and then release him. ¹⁷ now as it was customary for the governor to release one of the prisoners at the feast; ¹⁸ all the people cry'd out, let this man die, and release to us Barabbas. ¹⁹ Barabbas had been imprison'd for murder in a riot he had rais'd in the city. ²⁰ Pilate therefore, desirous to release Jesus, expostulated with them again. ²¹ but they cry'd out, crucify him, crucify him. ²² however he urg'd it a third time, why, what crime has he done? I don't find he has done any thing that deserves death: I will therefore order him to be whipp'd, and so dismiss him. ²³ but they persisted with great clamour in their demands, to have him crucified: and as the people and chief priests redoubled their clamours, ²⁴ Pilate determin'd to grant their request. ²⁵ accordingly he discharg'd the prisoner they desired, him that was committed for riot and murder; but he abandon'd Jesus to their discretion. ²⁶ As they were conducting him to execution, they seiz'd upon one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming to town, and oblig'd him to carry the cross after Jesus, ²⁷ who was followed by a great crowd of people, and several women, who beat their breasts and lamented him. ²⁸ but Jesus turn'd about and said to them, daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your children. ²⁹ for now the time is coming, when it will be said, happy are the barren, and they who never bare, happy the breast, that never gave suck. ³⁰ then shall they cry to the mountains, fall on us; and to the hills, cover us. ³¹ for if the green wood burn thus, how will the dry wood flame? ³² At the same time, two malefactors were led along to be crucified with Jesus. ³³ accordingly, when they came to the place call'd Calvary, they crucified him there, and the two malefactors; the one at his right, the other at his left. ³⁴ and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots, ³⁵ while the people who stood looking on, and the senators themselves contemptuously said, he sav'd others; if he be Christ, the elect of God, let him save himself. ³⁶ the soldiers too, who came to bring him vinegar, insulted him, ³⁷ saying, if thou art the king of the Jews, save thy self. ³⁸ they likewise put the following inscription over his head, in Greek, in Latin, and in Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. ³⁹ Now one of the malefactors, that was crucified with him, impiously said, if thou art the Christ, save thy self, and us. ⁴⁰ but the other answered, and thus reprov'd him, art thou under no awe of God, thou that art condemned to the same punishment? ⁴¹ as for us, it is with justice, that we suffer the penalty due to our crimes: but as for him, what misdemeanour has he been guilty of? ⁴² then said he to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you enter into your kingdom. ⁴³ Jesus answer'd, verily I tell you, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise. ⁴⁴ About the sixth hour, it was dark all over the land till the ninth hour. ⁴⁵ the sun was obscured, and the veil of the temple was rent in two. ⁴⁶ and Jesus cryed with a loud voice, saying, father, into thy hands I commend my spirit; and in pronouncing these words, he expired. ⁴⁷ The centurion upon seeing what had happen'd, gave glory to God, and said, certainly this was a righteous man. ⁴⁸ and all the people that had crowded to that sight, went home striking their breasts at the thoughts of those events. ⁴⁹ As for his acquaintance, they all stood at a distance, with the women that followed him from Galilee, and were spectators during the whole transaction. ⁵⁰ There was likewise present a counsellor, named Joseph, a man of probity and justice, one who had never abetted the contrivances and proceedings of the Jews. ⁵¹ he was of Arimathea, a city of Judea, and one of those, who were in expectation of the Messiah's reign. ⁵² this very man went to Pilate, and begg'd the body of Jesus. ⁵³ and he took it down, and wrapp'd it in linnen, and laid it in a sepulchre, hewn out of a rock, wherein nobody had ever yet been deposited. ⁵⁴ now that day was the preparation, and the sabbath then drew on. ⁵⁵ the women therefore, who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee, followed Joseph, to the sepulchre, to see how the body was disposed of. ⁵⁶ then they went home, and provided spices and perfumes: after which they rested the sabbath-day, as the law appointed.

¹ As soon as it was day, all the chief priests and senators of the people consulted measures against Jesus how they might put him to death. ² and when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor of Judea.

¹¹ When Jesus appear'd before the governor, the governor asked him, art thou the king of the Jews? and Jesus answer'd yes. ¹² but when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he return'd no answer. ¹³ whereupon Pilate said to him, don't you hear how many things they lay to your charge? ¹⁴ but he made no answer to any thing he said, so that the governor was very much surpriz'd.

¹ Early in the morning the chief priests, the rulers, and Scribes, even the whole council, after having deliberated together, caus'd Jesus to be bound, then led him away and deliver'd him to Pilate. ² Pilate therefore ask'd him, art thou the king of the Jews? and he made answer, yes. ³ the chief priests continuing to accuse him with much clamour, ⁴ Pilate spake to him again, and said, will you make no defence for your self? don't you hear what they urge against you? ⁵ but Jesus still made no answer; so that Pilate was much amaz'd.

⁶⁶ As soon as it was day, the rulers of the people, the chief priests and the Scribes being assembled, they order'd him to be brought before their council,

²⁸ Then they led Jesus early in the morning from Caiaphas, to the Pretorium: but the Jews themselves did not enter into the Pretorium, lest they should be defiled: and so not be in a condition to eat the passover. ²⁹ Pilate therefore went out to them, and said, what crime do you object to this man? ³⁰ they answered him, if he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him to you. ³¹ Pilate then said to them, take him your selves, and judge him according to your law. but the Jews said to him, it is not lawful for us to put any man to death. ³² so that what Jesus had said, to signify the death he should die, was actually accomplished. ³³ Then Pilate entred into the Pretorium, and addressing himself to Jesus, said to him, are not you the king of the Jews? ³⁴ Jesus answered him, is it your opinion that I am, or did others give it you as theirs? ³⁵ Pilate answered, am I a Jew? your own nation, and the chief priests have delivered thee up to me: what hast thou done? ³⁶ Jesus answered, my kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, I should have had my guards to prevent my falling into the hands of the Jews: whereas my kingdom is of another nature. ³⁷ upon this Pilate said to him, you are then a king? Jesus answered, you say right, for I am a king. to this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, to persuade mankind of the truth. every one that loves truth is observant of my directions. ³⁸ what is truth? said Pilate. and upon saying this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, I don't find he is guilty of any crime.

²⁷ however, lest we should give offence, go you to the sea, throw in a book, and take the first fish that strikes: then open its jaws, and you will find a piece of money: that take, and give it to them for me and thee.

²¹ they answer'd, Cesar's. then said he to them, render therefore unto Cesar, the things which are Cesar's: and unto God, the things that are God's.

⁵⁹ Now the chief priests, the senators and the whole council, endeavour'd to get false evidence against Jesus, that he might be condemn'd to die. ⁶⁰ but they found none: and though many false witnesses came, it was not found sufficient. at last there came two false witnesses, who charg'd him with saying,

¹⁷ to which Jesus reply'd, render to Cesar what belongs to Cesar, and to God what belongs to God. and they were surprized at the answer.

⁵⁵ Now the chief priests, and the whole council endeavour'd to get evidence against Jesus, to condemn him to die; but they found none. ⁵⁶ there were indeed several, who depos'd what was false against him: besides, what they deposed was insufficient.

⁶¹ but Jesus remain'd silent, and gave no answer. then the high priest asked him again, and said to him, art thou the Christ, the son of the most High? ⁶² and Jesus answered, I AM. and ye shall see the son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

²⁰ they watch'd then, and suborn'd spies, who under pretence of their tender consciences, might ensnare him in his discourse, and so betray him to the civil power and jurisdiction of the governor. ²¹ they address'd him therefore in this manner; master, we know that what you say and teach is all right. you are not influenc'd by the quality of men, but explain the divine law with sincerity: ²² should we pay tribute to Cesar, or no? ²³ but Jesus perceiving their malicious design, said to them, why do you practise upon me? ²⁴ show me a penny: whose image and inscription is this? they answer'd, Cesar's. ²⁵ render then, said he, to Cesar, what belongs to Cesar, and to God, what belongs to God.

⁶⁹ but in a little time the son of man shall be seated on the powerful right hand of God. ⁷⁰ then said they all, art thou then the son of God? you are in the right, answer'd he, for I am so.

⁵ but they were the more vehement, saying, he promotes sedition by speading such doctrine thro' all Judea, from Galilee to this place.

¹⁴ you have represented this man to me as one that was stirring up the people to a revolt: you see I have examin'd him in your presence; yet I don't find he is guilty of the crimes you have laid to his charge: no, nor even Herod;

³⁰ they answered him, if he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him to you.

³³ Then Pilate entred into the Pretorium, and addressing himself to Jesus, said to him, are not you the king of the Jews? ³⁴ Jesus answered him, is it your opinion that I am, or did others give it you as theirs? ³⁵ Pilate answered, am I a Jew? your own nation, and the chief priests have delivered thee up to me: what hast thou done? ³⁶ Jesus answered, my kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, I should have had my guards to prevent my falling into the hands of the Jews: whereas my kingdom is of another nature. ³⁷ upon this Pilate said to him, you are then a king? Jesus answered, you say right, for I am a king. to this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, to persuade mankind of the truth. every one that loves truth is observant of my directions.

¹² upon this, Pilate propos'd to release him: but the Jews cried out, if you let this man go, you are not Cesar's friend: he that sets up for king, opposes Cesar.

²⁰ having presented them to the Officers, they said, these men, who are Jews, raise great disorders in our city, and preach such maxims, ²¹ as it is not lawful for Romans, as we are, to admit or practise.

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.

⁵ this man is known to be a pernicious fellow that goes about the world to raise seditions among the Jews: he is the ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

¹³ so far are they from proving what they lay to my charge.

¹⁶ always maintaining a good conscience, that instead of inveighing against you as evildoers, they may be cover'd with confusion, who traduce your virtuous behaviour as Christians. ¹⁷ for since it is the will of heaven you should suffer, it is better you should suffer for your virtue, than for any crimes. ¹⁸ for Jesus Christ himself has already suffer'd for our sins, the innocent for the guilty, to bring us to God: who, tho' he died with respect to his body, was rais'd to life by that spirit,

¹¹ When Jesus appear'd before the governor, the governor asked him, art thou the king of the Jews? and Jesus answer'd yes.

² Pilate therefore ask'd him, art thou the king of the Jews? and he made answer, yes.

¹⁸ then they began to salute him, saying, "Hail king of the Jews!"

³² let the Messiah, the king of Israel, descend now from the cross: let us see that, and we will believe on him. and they that were crucified with him, threw their reproaches at him.

³² he shall be great, he shall be the son of the most high. the Lord God shall give him the throne of his father David. ³³ he shall reign over the house of Jacob, and of his kingdom there shall be no end."

³⁸ "blessed be he, said they, whom the Lord hath sent to be our king. prosperity from heaven, and glory from the most high." ³⁹ upon this some of the Pharisees, who were in the crowd, said to him, master, rebuke your disciples. ⁴⁰ but he answer'd them, if they should be silent, the stones would exclaim.

⁷⁰ then said they all, art thou then the son of God? you are in the right, answer'd he, for I am so.

³⁸ they likewise put the following inscription over his head, in Greek, in Latin, and in Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

⁴⁹ Nathanael answered, rabbi, thou art the son of God, thou art the king of Israel.

³ hail king of the Jews! said they, and struck him on the cheeks.

¹⁹ and Pilate caused an inscription to be put over the cross, in these words, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. ²⁰ now this inscription was read by many of the Jews: for Jesus was crucified nigh the city: and it was written in Syriac, Greek, and Latin. ²¹ thereupon the chief priests of the Jews went to Pilate, saying, don't write, "The king of the Jews;" but that he said, I am king of the Jews.

¹³ I enjoin you, before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who made a glorious confession before Pontius Pilate;

¹⁹ Whilst he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent this message to him, pray, have nothing to do with that just man: for to-day I have suffered very much on his account in a dream.

²³ the governor said, why, what mischief has he done? but they cried out the more, let him be crucified. 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.

¹⁴ Pilate replied, why, what harm has he done? but they cried out more furiously, crucify him.

¹⁴ you have represented this man to me as one that was stirring up the people to a revolt: you see I have examin'd him in your presence; yet I don't find he is guilty of the crimes you have laid to his charge: no, nor even Herod; ¹⁵ for I referr'd you to him, and you see nothing that is capital, has been made out against him.

²² however he urg'd it a third time, why, what crime has he done? I don't find he has done any thing that deserves death: I will therefore order him to be whipp'd, and so dismiss him.

³⁸ what is truth? said Pilate. and upon saying this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, I don't find he is guilty of any crime.

⁴ Pilate therefore went out again, and said to them, observe, I bring him out to you, to acquaint you that I find no fault in him. ⁵ so Jesus marched out wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. and Pilate said to them, here's the man. ⁶ as soon as the chief priests and officers saw him, they cried out, "crucify him, crucify him." Pilate said to them, take him yourselves, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

²⁶ and indeed we wanted an high priest of such a character, one that is holy, innocent, undefiled, one that is separated from sinful men, and exalted above the heavens; one who was under no necessity,

¹⁹ but by the precious blood of Christ, who is the lamb without spot, and without blemish:

²² leaving an example for your exact imitation, he who never offended, and from whose lips no fallacy was ever utter'd,

¹⁸ for Jesus Christ himself has already suffer'd for our sins, the innocent for the guilty, to bring us to God: who, tho' he died with respect to his body, was rais'd to life by that spirit,

¹² After this, Jesus having heard that John was confined in prison, retired into Galilee. ¹³ and leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, a maritime town upon the confines of Zabulon and Nepthalim: ¹⁴ whereby those words of Esaias the prophet, had their full effect, "the land of Zabulon, ¹⁵ and the land of Nephthalim, lying upon the sea, and about Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles: ¹⁶ the people which sat in darkness, saw a great light: and to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light is sprung up."

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:

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.

¹⁴ But after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, spreading the good news of the kingdom of the Messiah.

¹⁴ Jesus return'd by the influence of the spirit into Galilee, where his same quickly spread over all the country; ¹⁵ for he preach'd in their synagogues with universal applause.

⁵³ As he was pursuing his discourse, the Scribes and Pharisees passionately urg'd him with many captious questions, in order to ensnare him,

²³ but they persisted with great clamour in their demands, to have him crucified: and as the people and chief priests redoubled their clamours,

⁴³ The day following Jesus having a mind to go into Galilee, met with Philip, and said to him, follow me.

¹¹ thus was the first miracle of Jesus wrought at Cana in Galilee, by which he displayed his power; and his disciples believed on him.

⁴¹ some said, this is the Messias. but said others, shall the Messias come out of Galilee?

⁵² they answered him, are you also of Galilee? search the scriptures, and you will not find that a prophet did ever arise out of Galilee.

¹⁵ but they cried out, away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate said to them, shall I crucify your king? the chief priests answered, we have no king but Cesar.

³³ When they heard that, they were so enraged, they consulted to take away their lives.

⁵⁴ When they heard these things, they were transported with rage, and gnashed their teeth against him.

⁵⁷ then they broke out into a loud cry, and stopping their ears, fell upon him all at once.

³⁷ you know, how his fame spread from Galilee through all Judea, after the baptism which John had preach'd:

¹⁰ but the tumult growing worse, the tribune apprehensive that Paul might be torn to pieces among them, order'd detachment to secure him by force of arms, and bring him to the castle.

¹ At the same time, there were some present, who gave Jesus an account of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

³⁷ after this man, Judas of Galilee appear'd, at the time of the registry, and seduc'd many people: he also perished, and all his followers were dispersed.

¹ At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

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:

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.

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.

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."

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.

¹⁹ give me too this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands he may receive the holy spirit.

⁶ Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest these trample them under foot, and those turn upon you and tear you.

¹⁴ but he made no answer to any thing he said, so that the governor was very much surpriz'd.

³² but he answered them, go, tell that fox, that to-day and to-morrow I am casting out demons, and performing cures, and the third day my course will be finished:

³² the passage of the scripture which he read, was this, "he was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a lamb before his shearer, was dumb, so opened he not his mouth:

²³ who, when he was reviled, did not revile again: when he was in his sufferings, he did not threat, but referr'd his cause to the righteous judge.

² and thus they began their charge, we found this man subverting our nation, opposing the giving tribute to Cesar, asserting that he himself is Christ the king.

²⁷ after this the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered all the foot-guards about him. ²⁸ and having stripp'd him, they put on him a scarlet robe. ²⁹ then pleating a crown of thorns, they set it on his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, in mockery, saying, hail king of the Jews. ³⁰ and they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

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.

¹⁶ Then the soldiers took Jesus away into the hall, call'd Pretorium; and summon'd their whole company together. ¹⁷ and they put on him a purple cloth, and set a wreath of thorns upon his head for a crown; ¹⁸ then they began to salute him, saying, "Hail king of the Jews!" ¹⁹ and they struck him on the head with a cane, spit upon him, and bowing their knees, made a show of reverence. ²⁰ Their mockery ended, they stript him of his purple, and put his own cloaths on him; then led him away to be crucified.

⁶⁴ they made him blind-fold, they slapt him on the face, and cry'd out, divine who it was that smote thee. ⁶⁵ and besides all this, they loaded him with the most impious invectives.

⁵ so Jesus marched out wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. and Pilate said to them, here's the man.

²⁷ for it was truly against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, that Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, united themselves in this city, ²⁸ to effect what thy power and thy wisdom pre-determined to be done.

¹ Then the Pharisees and the Sadducees came, with a captious design, and desired him to show them some miracle in the sky.

²⁷ for it was truly against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, that Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, united themselves in this city,

¹³ they all agree in this, to give their power and strength to the beast. ¹⁴ they will make war with the lamb, but the lamb, who is lord of lords, and king of kings, together with those that are called, chosen, and faithful, shall overcome them.

²¹ the governor therefore having asked, which of the two would you have me release? they said, Barabbas. ²² Pilate replied, what shall I do then with Jesus, who is called Christ? they all cried out, let him be crucified. ²³ the governor said, why, what mischief has he done? but they cried out the more, let him be crucified.

⁴ Pilate therefore went out again, and said to them, observe, I bring him out to you, to acquaint you that I find no fault in him.

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

⁵⁴ now the centurion, and they that were with him, to guard Jesus, having observ'd the earthquake, and all that had happened, were under great apprehensions, and said, certainly this was the son of God.

¹ At length the whole assembly broke up, and Jesus was conducted to Pilate: ² and thus they began their charge, we found this man subverting our nation, opposing the giving tribute to Cesar, asserting that he himself is Christ the king.

⁴ at last Pilate said to the chief priests, and to the people, I don't find any crime in this man. ⁵ but they were the more vehement, saying, he promotes sedition by speading such doctrine thro' all Judea, from Galilee to this place.

²⁸ although they could not convict him of any thing capital, yet they demanded of Pilate, that he should be put to death.

²⁶ Then he released to them Barabbas: but he order'd Jesus to be scourged, and delivered up to be crucified.

¹⁵ Pilate therefore willing to humour the people, released to them Barabbas, and having caused Jesus to be scourg'd, he deliver'd him to be crucified.

¹ Then Pilate order'd Jesus to be scourged. ² and the soldiers having made a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and threw a purple robe about him. ³ hail king of the Jews! said they, and struck him on the cheeks. ⁴ Pilate therefore went out again, and said to them, observe, I bring him out to you, to acquaint you that I find no fault in him.

⁴⁰ after the apostles were called in, and scourged, they charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then releas'd them. out they went from the council, ⁴¹ full of joy, that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.

³⁷ but Paul replied, they have publickly scourg'd us, who are Romans, without any trial, they have thrown us into jayl, and now do they give us a private discharge? no, let them come themselves and release us.

¹⁵ Now it was customary at that feast for the governor to release a prisoner, such as the people should nominate.

⁶ Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people.

³⁹ but as it is customary with you to get me to discharge some prisoner at the time of the passover, would you have me release the king of the Jews?

¹⁵ Now it was customary at that feast for the governor to release a prisoner, such as the people should nominate. ¹⁶ there happen'd to be then in custody a notorious criminal, nam'd Barabbas. ¹⁷ therefore when they were assembled, Pilate said to them, who would you have releas'd? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ? ¹⁸ for he was sensible that they had delivered him up out of meer envy. ¹⁹ Whilst he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent this message to him, pray, have nothing to do with that just man: for to-day I have suffered very much on his account in a dream. ²⁰ but the chief priests and senators persuaded the people to demand Barabbas, and put to death Jesus. ²¹ the governor therefore having asked, which of the two would you have me release? they said, Barabbas. ²² Pilate replied, what shall I do then with Jesus, who is called Christ? they all cried out, let him be crucified. ²³ the governor said, why, what mischief has he done? but they cried out the more, let him be crucified. 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." ²⁶ Then he released to them Barabbas: but he order'd Jesus to be scourged, and delivered up to be crucified.

⁶ Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people. ⁷ Barabbas lay then confin'd with other seditious, who had committed murder in an insurrection. ⁸ the populace therefore fell a roaring, and desired him to do as was always practis'd. ⁹ but Pilate answered them, saying, do you chuse to have Jesus releas'd, the king of the Jews? ¹⁰ for he perceived plainly, it was out of malice, that the chief priests had prosecuted him. ¹¹ but the chief priests incited the people to demand, that he would rather release Barabbas. ¹² Pilate still urg'd them again, and said, what then would you have me do with him, that you stile king of the Jews? ¹³ and they cried out again, crucify him. ¹⁴ Pilate replied, why, what harm has he done? but they cried out more furiously, crucify him. ¹⁵ Pilate therefore willing to humour the people, released to them Barabbas, and having caused Jesus to be scourg'd, he deliver'd him to be crucified.

³⁹ but as it is customary with you to get me to discharge some prisoner at the time of the passover, would you have me release the king of the Jews? ⁴⁰ upon which they all cried out again: not him, but Barabbas. now Barabbas was a robber.

¹⁵ but they cried out, away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate said to them, shall I crucify your king? the chief priests answered, we have no king but Cesar. ¹⁶ upon which he delivered him up to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took Jesus and led him away.

¹⁴ but ye renounced him that was holy and just; you interceeded for the life of a murderer,

³⁶ roaring out, "away with him."

²² Till that word, the Jews had given their attention, but then they broke out into a full cry, "out of the world with such a fellow: for it is not fit he should live."

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.

²² Pilate replied, what shall I do then with Jesus, who is called Christ? they all cried out, let him be crucified. ²³ the governor said, why, what mischief has he done? but they cried out the more, let him be crucified. 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."

¹³ and they cried out again, crucify him.

¹⁶ I will therefore order him to be whipp'd, and then release him.

²⁰ Pilate therefore, desirous to release Jesus, expostulated with them again.

¹ Then Pilate order'd Jesus to be scourged.

⁶ Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people. ⁷ Barabbas lay then confin'd with other seditious, who had committed murder in an insurrection.

⁴⁰ upon which they all cried out again: not him, but Barabbas. now Barabbas was a robber.

³² As they were going along, they met a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: and compelled him to carry the cross. ³³ when they were come to a place called Golgotha, a word which signifies a skull, ³⁴ they gave him a mixture of wine and gall: but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink. ³⁵ after they had crucified him, they shared his clothes among them by casting losts: ³⁶ and they took their post to watch him there. ³⁷ and they set an Inscription over his head, denoting the reason of his execution, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. ³⁸ At the same time, two robbers were crucified with him: one on his right hand, the other on his left. ³⁹ the passengers all the while reviling him, shook their heads at him, ⁴⁰ and cry'd, you that could destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, now save thy self: if thou art the son of God, come down from the cross. ⁴¹ the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner. ⁴² he saved others, said they, but cannot save himself: if he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. ⁴³ he relied upon God; if he be such a favourite, let God then deliver him: for he us'd to say he was the son of God. ⁴⁴ one of the robbers too, who were crucified with him, treated him with the same reproach.

²¹ one Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he pass'd by in his return out of the country, was compell'd to carry the cross. ²² so they brought him to a place called Golgotha, that is, the place of a skull. ²³ there they offered him myrrhed wine to drink, but he did not take it. ²⁴ after they had crucified him, they shared his garments, by casting lots for them: to determine what each of them should take. ²⁵ now it was the third hour of the day, when they crucified him, ²⁶ and the inscription of the charge against him was thus express'd, THE KING OF THE JEWS. ²⁷ at the same time they crucified two robbers, one on his right hand, the other on his left. ²⁸ so that this passage of scripture was fulfill'd, "and he was numbred with the transgressors." ²⁹ besides the people that pass'd by, shook their heads, and impiously said: ah, you that can destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, ³⁰ save your self, and come down from the cross. ³¹ in like manner the chief priests and the Scribes in derision said to one another: he pretended to save others, himself he cannot save. ³² let the Messiah, the king of Israel, descend now from the cross: let us see that, and we will believe on him. and they that were crucified with him, threw their reproaches at him.

²³ Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.

²⁷ and he that does not bear his cross, and tread in my steps, cannot be my disciple.

¹⁶ upon which he delivered him up to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took Jesus and led him away. ¹⁷ and he bearing his cross, marched out to a place called the skull, which is in the Syriac, Golgotha: where they crucified him,

¹⁰ Asia, Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, the parts of Libya about Cyrene, foreigners from Rome, Jews, and proselytes,

⁶ these they presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.

⁹ when some out of the several synagogues, belonging to the freed men, to the Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and to those of Cilicia, and of Asia, came to dispute with Stephen.

¹ Now there were several prophets and teachers in the church of Antioch, as Barnabas, Simeon surnam'd Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

⁵⁵ And several women were there who look'd on at a distance, and had followed Jesus from Galilee, to assist him with their service.

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:

² and several women, who had been delivered from evil spirits and cured of their diseases: particularly Mary Magdalene, who had been dispossess'd of seven demons:

⁵² the company there were all in tears lamenting for her: but he said don't weep; she is not dead, but asleep.

⁵⁵ the women therefore, who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee, followed Joseph, to the sepulchre, to see how the body was disposed of.

¹⁹ unhappy will they be that are with child, and they that give suck in those days.

¹⁷ unhappy the women who are pregnant, and those who nurse children at such a time. ¹⁸ pray that your flight be not in the winter. ¹⁹ for the distress of that time will be such as never happen'd since the beginning of the world, which God created, to this present, nor ever shall be.

²³ wo to them that are with child, or to them that give suck in those days: for this will be a region of great distress, and wrath will pour down upon this people. ²⁴ by the destructive sword shall they fall, and be led into captivity among all nations: and Jerusalem shall be kept waste by the nations, as long as those nations shall subsist.

¹⁶ "fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the lamb:

⁶ in those days shall men seek for death, but shall not find it; they will desire to die, and death will shun them.

¹² and with the fan in his hand, he will throughly cleanse his floor, and gather the wheat into his grainery, but the chaff will he burn with unquenchable fire."

⁶ if a man abide not in me, he is cast away as withered branches that are gather'd up to be thrown into the fire, where they are burned.

⁸ but that which bears thorns and briars, is look'd upon as lying under a curse; whose end will be to be burnt.

¹⁷ for now is the time when God will begin his judgments with his own church. now if he begins with us, what will the conclusion be to those who do not obey the divine gospel? ¹⁸ if the virtuous escape with difficulty, what will become of impious transgressors?

¹² they are a disgrace to your love-feasts, they indulge themselves at your festivals without reserve: clouds without water, transported with every wind: trees whose fruit soon withers and is useless, twice dead and rooted up:

³⁸ At the same time, two robbers were crucified with him: one on his right hand, the other on his left.

²⁷ at the same time they crucified two robbers, one on his right hand, the other on his left.

³⁷ for take notice, that scripture, "and he was number'd among the transgressors," is yet to be accomplished in my person: and all that relates to me is going to be consummated.

¹⁸ and two others with him, one on each side, and Jesus in the middle.

² having Jesus in our view, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God.

¹⁹ and deliver him up to the Gentiles, to be insulted, scourged, and crucified: but the third day he shall rise again.

² ye know that in two days the feast of the passover will begin, and the son of man be delivered up to be crucified.

³³ when they were come to a place called Golgotha, a word which signifies a skull, ³⁴ they gave him a mixture of wine and gall: but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink.

³³ now, said he, we are going to Jerusalem, where the son of man will be delivered up to the chief priests, and to the Scribes, who will condemn him to die, and deliver him to the Gentiles. ³⁴ they will treat him with ignominy, subject him to the lash, spit upon him, and at last put him to death. but on the third day he will rise again.

²² so they brought him to a place called Golgotha, that is, the place of a skull. ²³ there they offered him myrrhed wine to drink, but he did not take it.

⁷ that the son of man must be deliver'd into the hands of sinful men; be crucified; and the third day rise again.

¹⁴ but as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up:

³³ (this he said to signify what death he should die.) ³⁴ Upon which the people said to him, we have learnt from the law, that the Messiah is to live for ever: why do you say then, the son of man must be lift up? who is this son of man?

³² so that what Jesus had said, to signify the death he should die, was actually accomplished.

¹⁷ and he bearing his cross, marched out to a place called the skull, which is in the Syriac, Golgotha: where they crucified him, ¹⁸ and two others with him, one on each side, and Jesus in the middle.

²³ him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by means of the wicked, have crucified and slain: whom God hath raised up,

³⁰ the God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, and hanged on a tree.

²⁹ after they had accomplished all that was written concerning him, he was taken down from the cross, and laid in a sepulchre:

¹³ Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us. (for it is written, " cursed is every one, that hangeth upon a tree.")

¹² for Jesus likewise suffered without the gate, to show he was the expiatory victim for the people. ¹³ let us therefore decamp, and bear the reproach of following his example:

²⁴ he himself cancel'd our sins by the crucifixion of his body, that we being set free from sin, might live in the service of virtue. it is by his bruises that you were healed:

⁴⁴ but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who traduce you, and persecute you:

²⁵ At the same time Jesus, continuing his discourses, said, "I thank thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, for having revealed unto babes what thou hast hid from the wise and prudent.

³⁵ after they had crucified him, they shared his clothes among them by casting losts: ³⁶ and they took their post to watch him there.

²⁴ after they had crucified him, they shared his garments, by casting lots for them: to determine what each of them should take.

²⁷ But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you: ²⁸ and pray for those, who maliciously abuse you.

⁴⁷ but the servant, who knows his master's will, and prepares not himself, nor executes his orders, shall receive many stripes. ⁴⁸ whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes. for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand.

⁴⁷ The centurion upon seeing what had happen'd, gave glory to God, and said, certainly this was a righteous man. ⁴⁸ and all the people that had crowded to that sight, went home striking their breasts at the thoughts of those events.

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.

¹¹ Jesus answered, you could not have any power over me, except you deriv'd it from above: therefore they who delivered me into your hands are the most culpable.

²³ The soldiers, after they had crucified Jesus, took his garments (and made four parts, to every soldier a part) and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. ²⁴ they said therefore among themselves, let us not rent it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: so that the scripture was fulfilled, which said, "they parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots." this was what the soldiers actually did.

¹⁷ and now, brethren, I know it was through ignorance, that both you and your rulers, have acted thus.

⁶⁰ and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.

¹⁴ bless them who persecute you:

⁸ which none of the rulers of this age understood: for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

¹² we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:

¹³ who was before a blasphemer, and a violent persecutor; but I obtained mercy, because I acted thro' ignorance in incrudelity.

²⁰ from a principle of conscience. what glory is there in suffering corporal punishment for real offences? but if you meet with ill usage for doing your duty, and bear it with constancy, ²¹ this will conciliate the divine favour. and this is the condition of your vocation, since Christ himself has suffer'd for us, ²² leaving an example for your exact imitation, he who never offended, and from whose lips no fallacy was ever utter'd, ²³ who, when he was reviled, did not revile again: when he was in his sufferings, he did not threat, but referr'd his cause to the righteous judge.

⁹ don't return evil for evil, nor calumny for calumny; on the contrary, bestow your benedictions, considering that your vocation obliges you thereto, as a means to obtain the divine blessing.

¹⁷ of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: at the same time a voice was heard from heaven, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

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 shew justice to the nations.

³⁸ At the same time, two robbers were crucified with him: one on his right hand, the other on his left. ³⁹ the passengers all the while reviling him, shook their heads at him, ⁴⁰ and cry'd, you that could destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, now save thy self: if thou art the son of God, come down from the cross. ⁴¹ the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner. ⁴² he saved others, said they, but cannot save himself: if he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. ⁴³ he relied upon God; if he be such a favourite, let God then deliver him: for he us'd to say he was the son of God.

¹⁴ The Pharisees too, who were noted for avarice, heard all this discourse, and treated him with derision.

⁶⁷ and said to him, if you are the Christ, say so. but he answer'd, if I should tell you so, you will not believe it. ⁶⁸ and if I should argue it with you, you will neither answer me, nor let me go.

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

³⁴ they gave him a mixture of wine and gall: but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink.

⁴⁸ immediately one of them ran to fetch a spunge, which they steep'd in vinegar, and fastning it to the end of a stick, they presented it to him, to drink:

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.

¹¹ then Herod and his retinue treated him with contempt, and in derision sent him back magnificently dress'd to Pilate.

²⁸ after this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be be fulfilled, said, I thirst. ²⁹ now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon a stick of hyssop, and held it to his mouth. ³⁰ when Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, it is finished: and bowing his head, he expir'd.

³⁷ and they set an Inscription over his head, denoting the reason of his execution, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

²⁶ and the inscription of the charge against him was thus express'd, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

³ then Pilate ask'd him, art thou the king of the Jews? Jesus answer'd him, 'tis as you say.

¹⁹ and Pilate caused an inscription to be put over the cross, in these words, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. ²⁰ now this inscription was read by many of the Jews: for Jesus was crucified nigh the city: and it was written in Syriac, Greek, and Latin. ²¹ thereupon the chief priests of the Jews went to Pilate, saying, don't write, "The king of the Jews;" but that he said, I am king of the Jews. ²² Pilate answered, what I have writ, I have writ.

⁴⁴ one of the robbers too, who were crucified with him, treated him with the same reproach.

³⁴ I tell you, that of two persons lying in the same bed that night, the one shall be taken, and the other left. ³⁵ two women shall be grinding together, the one shall be taken, and the other left:

³⁵ while the people who stood looking on, and the senators themselves contemptuously said, he sav'd others; if he be Christ, the elect of God, let him save himself.

³⁷ saying, if thou art the king of the Jews, save thy self.

⁵ but I will inform you whom you should fear: fear him, who after he has kill'd, has power to precipitate into hell; yes, I advise you, fear him.

¹¹ and be not accomplices in the fruitless practices of vice; on the contrary, condemn them.

⁴ who will not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: and all nations shall come to adore thee; because thy judgments have been display'd."

¹¹ and blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.

¹⁸ I will depart, and go to my father, and say to him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and against thee; ¹⁹ I am no longer worthy to be called your son: treat me as one of your hir'd servants.

⁷ Surrender therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

⁸ If we say that we are without sin, we deceive ourselves, and have no regard to truth. ⁹ if we confess our sins, as he is faithful and just, he will forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all iniquity.

⁸ moreover I declare unto you, whoever shall acknowledge me before men, him shall the son of man also own before the angels of God.

¹³ but the Publican, who stood a good way lower, not daring to lift up even his eyes to heaven, only smote his breast, and said, O God, be merciful to me, who am a sinner.

²⁶ was not the Messiah to have suffer'd thus, and after that enter into his glory?

²⁸ Thomas answered, and said to him, my Lord and my God!

³¹ believe, said they, on the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved, you, and your family.

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

⁹ for if you openly confess, that Jesus is the Lord, and sincerely believe, that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. ¹⁰ for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. ¹¹ for the scripture saith, "whosoever believeth on him, shall not be ashamed." ¹² In reality there is no difference between the Jew and the Gentile: they have all the same Lord, who is bountiful to all that call upon him. ¹³ "whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved." ¹⁴ But how, say you, shall they call on him on whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?

¹⁰ nor thieves, nor misers, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor raparees, shall inherit the kingdom of God. ¹¹ and such were some of you: but you have been washed, you have been sanctified, you have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the spirit of our God.

¹¹ when the spirit of Christ inform'd the minds of the prophets of his future sufferings, and of the glorious consequences, they were solicitous to know the circumstances of the times pointed at:

⁶ wherefore it is said in the scripture, I lay in Sion the principal stone of the angle, a choice one of great value: he that ⁷ trusts thereon shall not be confounded. it will prove an honour to you, who believe; but to the incredulous, the same stone, which is the chief of the angle,

¹ Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God: and every one that loves the father, will likewise be affected with love to his son.

¹¹ Now what is testified, is this, that God has given to us eternal life: and this life is by his son. ¹² he that receives the son, is intitled to life; and he that does not receive the son of God, has no title to life. ¹³ these things have I written to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, by your believing on the name of the son of God.

¹⁵ can't I do what I will with my own? because I am bountiful, are you invidious? ¹⁶ thus the last shall be first, and the first last: for though many are invited, few have precedence.

⁴ who of you that has an hundred sheep, will not, upon losing one, leave the ninety nine in the desart, to go after that which is lost, till he finds it? ⁵ and when he hath found it, joyfully lay it upon his shoulders?

²⁰ so he departed and went to his father. but while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him, and mov'd with compassion, ran and threw himself upon his neck, and kissed him. ²¹ then the son said to him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and against you, I am no longer worthy to be called your son. ²² but the father said to his servants, bring hither the finest robe, and put it on him: put a ring on his finger, and shoes on his feet. ²³ take the fatted calf, and kill it: let us eat and be merry: ²⁴ for this son of mine was dead, and is come to life: he was lost, and is found again. and then they began their feast.

¹⁰ for the son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost.

³ and when I am gone, and have prepar'd a place for you, I will come again, to take you with me, that where I am there ye may be also.

²⁴ father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am going; that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me: for thou didst love me before the foundation of the world; yet,

²⁰ the law was introduc'd, that the greatness of the fall might fully appear; but the more sin display'd its enormity, the divine favour was so much the more transcendent. ²¹ that as sin prevailed unto death, even so might the divine favour prevail by righteousness unto eternal life, thro' Jesus Christ our Lord.

⁸ ) in this assurance, I say, I think it best to be quit of this body, and be present with the Lord.

³ but tho' I don't know whether it was in the body, or out of the body, which God only knows, ⁴ this I know, that he was snatch'd up into paradise, and heard such secrets as it is not lawful for a man to reveal.

²³ I am doubly press'd between my desire to depart, in order to be with Christ, which is by far the best for ME;

¹⁵ it is a proposition worthy to be believ'd, and be embrac'd by all, that Jesus Christ is come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the greatest. ¹⁶ however I obtained mercy, that Jesus Christ might demonstrate the greatness of his clemency, by making me an eminent instance of it to those who should hereafter believe in him, in order to eternal life.

²⁵ so that he has an uninterrupted power to save those, that come to God by him, because he ever lives to make intercession for them.

⁷ he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God."

⁴⁵ Now from the sixth hour to the ninth, the whole land was cover'd with darkness.

⁵² the graves opened, and the bodies of many saints who slept arose,

³³ Now from the sixth hour the whole land was cover'd with darkness until the ninth hour. ³⁴ and at the ninth hour Jesus cry'd out with a loud voice, saying, ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTANI, that is, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?

³⁹ and the Centurion who stood over-against him, observing that he expired with so great a cry, said, certainly this man was the son of God.

¹⁴ it was then about the sixth hour of the day before the sabbath of the passover: and he said to the Jews, behold your king.

²⁰ the sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and illustrious day of the Lord shall come.

⁵¹ Immediately the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom; the earth trembled, the rocks split,

³⁸ Immediately the veil of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom.

¹⁴ for he is our peace-maker, who hath united both Jew and Gentile, and hath by his flesh broken down the middle wall of partition ¹⁵ (which kept us at variance) by abolishing the dogmatical injunctions of the law, that having made the peace, he might incorporate the two into one new body under himself; ¹⁶ that he might reconcile both in one body unto God by the cross, wherefore he destroyed the enmity that was between them: ¹⁷ and being come, he preached the glad tidings of peace to YOU who were afar off, and to US that were nigh. ¹⁸ for thro' him both of us have access by the same spirit to the father.

¹⁹ might have strong consolation to serve as a sure and stedfast anchor to the soul: till it arrives within the veil,

³ and beyond the veil, was the second part of the tabernacle which is called the holy of holys; ⁴ there was the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant gilded all over with gold, wherein was the golden urn containing the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the alliance. ⁵ over the ark were the cherubims of glory covering the propitiatory with their wings, of which we cannot now enter into a particular detail. ⁶ These things being thus disposed, the priests went at all times into the first part of the tabernacle, to officiate the divine service. but into the other part, ⁷ the high priest only enter'd, and that but once every year, when he carried the blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people. ⁸ the holy spirit showing thereby, that the way to the holy of holys, was not yet open, while the first tabernacle was standing.

¹⁹ Wherefore, my brethren, since by virtue of the blood of Jesus we have the liberty of entring into the holy of holies, ²⁰ by a new and living way which he has first open'd for us, thro' the veil, that is, thro' his flesh; ²¹ and having an high priest, who is established over the house of God, ²² let us draw near with sincerity, in full assurance of faith, having our consciences purified from guilt, and our bodies washed with pure water.

⁴⁶ and about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ELI, ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI? that is to say, "my God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me?" ⁴⁷ some of the standers by, when they heard that, said, he calls upon Elias. ⁴⁸ immediately one of them ran to fetch a spunge, which they steep'd in vinegar, and fastning it to the end of a stick, they presented it to him, to drink: ⁴⁹ while the rest cry'd, now let us see whether Elias will come to save him. ⁵⁰ but Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and then expir'd. ⁵¹ Immediately the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom; the earth trembled, the rocks split, ⁵² the graves opened, and the bodies of many saints who slept arose, ⁵³ and came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared to many. ⁵⁴ now the centurion, and they that were with him, to guard Jesus, having observ'd the earthquake, and all that had happened, were under great apprehensions, and said, certainly this was the son of God. ⁵⁵ And several women were there who look'd on at a distance, and had followed Jesus from Galilee, to assist him with their service. ⁵⁶ among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and of Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.

³⁴ and at the ninth hour Jesus cry'd out with a loud voice, saying, ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTANI, that is, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME? 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. ³⁷ then Jesus cry'd with a loud voice, and expired. ³⁸ Immediately the veil of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom. ³⁹ and the Centurion who stood over-against him, observing that he expired with so great a cry, said, certainly this man was the son of God. 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: ⁴¹ who had attended Jesus, and supply'd him with necessaries when he was in Galilee: besides many other women, who came up with him to Jerusalem.

³⁰ when Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, it is finished: and bowing his head, he expir'd.

⁵⁹ Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

⁸ at this the multitude were amazed, and glorified God, for having communicated such power to men.

⁴¹ as for us, it is with justice, that we suffer the penalty due to our crimes: but as for him, what misdemeanour has he been guilty of?

⁷ the Jews answered him, we have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he pretended to be the son of God.

³⁷ Now when they heard this, their hearts were struck with remorse, and they said to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, men and brethren, what shall we do?

⁶¹ in the mean time Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary were sitting over against the sepulchre.

⁴⁷ and Mary the mother of Joses, took notice where he was laid.

²⁷ who was followed by a great crowd of people, and several women, who beat their breasts and lamented him.

²¹ thereupon the chief priests of the Jews went to Pilate, saying, don't write, "The king of the Jews;" but that he said, I am king of the Jews. ²² Pilate answered, what I have writ, I have writ. ²³ The soldiers, after they had crucified Jesus, took his garments (and made four parts, to every soldier a part) and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. ²⁴ they said therefore among themselves, let us not rent it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: so that the scripture was fulfilled, which said, "they parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots." this was what the soldiers actually did. ²⁵ In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross. ²⁶ when Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, woman, behold thy son. ²⁷ then he said to the disciple, behold thy mother. and from that time the disciple took her to his own home.

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. ⁶¹ in the mean time Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary were sitting over against the sepulchre.

⁴² Now, as soon as the evening was come; because it was then the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, ⁴³ one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. ⁴⁴ Pilate surpriz'd that he should be dead so soon, sent for the Centurion, and ask'd him, if he had been dead any time. ⁴⁵ and being satisfied of it, he granted the body to Joseph; ⁴⁶ who taking down the body, wrapped it in a fine linnen cloth, which he had bought, and laid it in a sepulchre, which was hewn out of a rock, and roll'd a stone for a door to the sepulchre: and Mary Magdalene, ⁴⁷ and Mary the mother of Joses, took notice where he was laid.

²⁵ At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy.

³⁸ after this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but for fear of the Jews a conceal'd one, pray'd Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave: so he went and took the body of Jesus. ³⁹ Nicodemus, who formerly went to Jesus by night, came likewise and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. ⁴⁰ they took therefore the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, according to the manner of burial among the Jews. ⁴¹ now near the place where he was crucified, there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, in which no body had ever yet been laid. ⁴² as this sepulchre was nigh at hand, they laid Jesus therein, because the time of the preparation of the Jews was expiring.

² and was a proselyte, together with all his family: he gave much alms to the people, and was assiduous in his prayers to God.

²² they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him.

²⁴ for he was a good man, and full of the holy spirit and of faith: so that many converts were added to the church.

⁴³ one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

³⁸ and happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.

⁴² then said he to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you enter into your kingdom.

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.

⁴⁶ who taking down the body, wrapped it in a fine linnen cloth, which he had bought, and laid it in a sepulchre, which was hewn out of a rock, and roll'd a stone for a door to the sepulchre: and Mary Magdalene,

⁶² Now the next day after the preparation of the sabbath, the chief priests and Pharisees went together to Pilate,

⁴² Now, as soon as the evening was come; because it was then the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

³¹ Now for fear the bodies should remain upon the cross on the sabbath-day, for it was then the eve of the pascal-sabbath, a day of high solemnity, the Jews desired Pilate that their legs might be broke, and that they might be taken away.

⁴² as this sepulchre was nigh at hand, they laid Jesus therein, because the time of the preparation of the Jews was expiring.

⁴⁹ As for his acquaintance, they all stood at a distance, with the women that followed him from Galilee, and were spectators during the whole transaction.

¹ When the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, after having bought aromatic drugs to embalm him,

¹ On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they went to the sepulchre with the spices they had provided, accompanied by several others.