Matthew 14 Cross References - Mace

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. 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. 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. 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.

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.

¹⁵ as he was then directing them diligently to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod,

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:

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;

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. 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:

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.

¹⁵ for I referr'd you to him, and you see nothing that is capital, has been made out against him.

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,

¹ About that time, king Herod Agrippa began to persecute some of the church.

¹¹ I declare unto you, among the whole race of prophets, there never appear'd a greater than John the Baptist: (notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of the

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

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

⁴¹ and many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but every thing that he said concerning this man, was true.

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,

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;

¹⁹ which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it;

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."

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.

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.

²³ and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there. ²⁴ for John was not yet cast into prison.

¹⁸ upon which John told him, "it is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

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."

⁹ or did you go to see a prophet? yes, and be assured, one superiour to a prophet.

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

³² for John instructed you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the licentious believed him. and tho' you saw that, you did not yet repent, so as to believe him.

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.

³⁰ the baptism of John, was it of divine, or of human institution? ³¹ answer me that. upon this they reasoned thus with themselves; if we should say, it was divine, he will urge, why then did you not believe him? ³² if we should say, it was a human institution, we run a risk from the people. (for they all believed John was a true prophet.)

¹ Within two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread. and the chief priests, with the Scribes, contriv'd how they might seize Jesus by surprize, and put him to death. ² but they objected, it could not be during the festival, for fear of a popular insurrection.

⁶ if we should assert, it was a human contrivance, the populace would stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

²¹ so when they had further threatned them, they let them go, not finding it practicable to punish them, because of the people, who all glorified God for that which was done.

²⁶ upon which the captain went with his officers, and brought them, without offering any violence, for fear of being stoned, he and his men by the people.

²⁴ master, said they, by the law of Moses, in case a man die without children, his brother is oblig'd to marry his wife, in order to perpetuate his brother's name.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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;

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:

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. ¹³ Pilate therefore hearing them talk at this rate, order'd Jesus to be brought forth, and then sat down in a place of Mosaic work on his tribunal, in Syriac call'd Gabbatha. 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. 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.

²³ Felix then order'd a centurion to take Paul into his custody, without confining him so as to hinder his friends from waiting upon him. 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 ²⁷ offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.

³ "desiring the favour he might be sent for to Jerusalem." they having prepar'd measures to assassinate him upon the road. ⁴ Festus answer'd, that Paul was in custody at Cesarea, where he design'd to be himself e'er long: ⁵ the most considerable, said he, among you may go with me, and if he has committed any crime, let 'em begin the process. ⁶ Having staid above eight, nay ten days, he went to Cesarea, and on the morrow mounting the tribunal, he order'd Paul to be brought before him. ⁷ when he appear'd, the Jews, who were come from Jerusalem presented themselves before Festus, and loaded Paul with abundance of accusations, which they were not able to prove. ⁸ to this he answer'd, "I have not been guilty of any misdemeanour, either against the law, or against the temple, or against Cesar." ⁹ but Festus willing to oblige the Jews ask'd him, will you consent to go to Jerusalem, and take your trial before me there?

¹² but I tell you, that Elias is already come, tho' they knew him not, but treated him in an arbitrary manner; with such usage as the son of man shall likewise suffer at their hands.

³⁵ but they seiz'd his servants, beat some, killed one, and stoned another. ³⁶ then he sent a greater number of servants, than at first: who met with the same treatment.

³ he sent out his servants to call those that were invited to the wedding: but they would not come. ⁴ then he sent out other servants, saying, tell those who are invited, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and every thing is ready: come to the entertainment. ⁵ but instead of showing any regard, they went their ways, one to his farm, another to his traffick. ⁶ others seiz'd his servants, outrageously abused them, and slew them.

³⁴ wherefore I shall send you prophets, and wise men, and Scribes; you will kill some, and crucify others, many will ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city. ³⁵ so that you maybe charg'd with all the innocent blood shed upon earth, from the blood of Abel the just, unto the blood of Zacharias, the son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. ³⁶ I declare unto you, all these things shall befall this generation.

¹³ but I tell you, that Elias is already come, as it was foretold; and they have treated him at their discretion.

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.

⁷ when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit, will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.

⁶ for they have shed the blood of saints and prophets: thou hast given them blood to drink; for they have deserv'd it."

⁶ and I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondred with great admiration.

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.

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

²³ Then if they persecute you in one city, fly to another: for I assure you, before you have preach'd thro' all the cities of the Jews, the son of man will come.

¹⁵ but Jesus perceiving their design, withdrew himself thence, accompany'd by great multitudes, and he healed all their sick,

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.

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? ³⁴ Jesus asked, how many loaves have ye? they reply'd, seven, and a few small fish. ³⁵ and he bid the people sit down on the ground. 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. 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.

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.

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.

¹ At length Jesus passed over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias; ² where a great multitude followed him, invited by the miraculous cures which they saw him perform. ³ Jesus therefore went up a mountain, where he sat down with his disciples. 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. 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 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:

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,

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? ³⁴ Jesus asked, how many loaves have ye? they reply'd, seven, and a few small fish. ³⁵ and he bid the people sit down on the ground. 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. 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. ³⁹ then dismissing the multitude, he embark'd, and came to the coast of Magada.

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.

¹ At that time, as the company were very numerous, and had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples, and said, ² I am concern'd for this people, they have been with me now three days without having had any thing to eat.

²² it has frequently thrown him into the fire, and into the water, to the hazard of his life; if therefore you can do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

¹³ when the Lord saw her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said to her, don't weep.

⁴¹ as he drew nigh, he beheld the city, and bewail'd its fate,

³³ when Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping who came with her, he sighed from his heart, and was troubled, ³⁴ and said, where have ye laid him? they said to him, Lord, come and see. ³⁵ then Jesus wept.

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

² he might have the greater compassion for those who sin through ignorance or mistake. and for the same reason

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.

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.

³ if I send them home fasting, they will faint by the way: for some of them are come very far.

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.

¹¹ he answer'd them, let him that hath two coats give one to him that hath none; and let him that has plenty of provisions act in like manner.

²⁹ for as Judas had the purse, some of them thought, that Jesus had ordered him to buy what was necessary against the feast: or give something to the poor.

² who tho' labouring under great trial of affliction, and extreme poverty, have notwithstanding with exceeding cheerfulness contributed very liberally: being forward of themselves to the utmost of their power, ³ (I bear them witness) yea, and beyond their power:

⁷ let every man give as he is disposed in his own mind, without any regret or reluctance: for God loves a cheerful benefactor. ⁸ and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work:

³³ how can we get bread enough in the desert to satisfy such a multitude? ³⁴ Jesus asked, how many loaves have ye? they reply'd, seven, and a few small fish.

⁹ where's your understanding? don't you remember the five loaves among five thousand and how many baskets ye took away?

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.

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?

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:

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?

³⁵ and he bid the people sit down on the ground. 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. ²⁷ and he took the cup, and having given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, drink ye all of it:

³⁹ then he order'd the people to sit down in distinct companies upon the green grass.

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.

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. ²³ and he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank of it.

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

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:

¹⁹ then he took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, saying, this represents my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me.

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

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.

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.

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.

¹⁶ the cup of benediction which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? the bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

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

²⁴ and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, "take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me."

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.

⁶ Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be satisfied.

³³ how can we get bread enough in the desert to satisfy such a multitude?

⁸ which Jesus perceiving, he said, distrustful men, why do ye trouble your heads about forgetting the bread? 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?

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.

¹⁶ they said to one another, this is because we did not take bread: which Jesus perceiving, 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?

⁵³ the needy he has furnished with plentiful enjoyments, and the rich he has reduced to poverty.

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

⁷ Philip answered him, two hundred penny-worth of bread is not sufficient to furnish every one of them a little.

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.

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.

⁴ however, many who heard Peter's discourse, believed, to the number of about five thousand people.

³⁴ for there was no poor among them, because as many as bad lands or houses, sold them, and brought the value,

⁸ and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work: ⁹ as it is written, " he hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his liberality remaineth for ever." ¹⁰ now he that furnishes seed to the sower, and bread for food, shall furnish and multiply what you sow, and increase the fruits of your liberality. ¹¹ so that being enriched in every thing, you may be continually beneficent to the glory of God by our thanksgiving.

¹⁹ for which may my God crown all your desires with glory by Christ Jesus.

³⁶ Then Jesus leaving the multitude, went into the house: and his disciples coming to him, said, explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.

³⁹ then dismissing the multitude, he embark'd, and came to the coast of Magada.

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:

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.

³⁶ After this, Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemani, and said to the disciples, stay here, while I go there and pray.

⁴⁶ and when they had taken their leave, he retired to a mountain to pray.

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

²⁸ About eight days after this discourse, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up a mountain to pray.

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:

⁴ whilst we shall continue our applications to prayer, and to preaching.

²⁴ and on a sudden so great a storm arose at sea, that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

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.

¹⁸ but the sea ran high, by reason of the wind that blew hard.

⁴³ but this you conceive, that if a man knew at what hour of the night the thief would come, he would set a watch, and not suffer his house to be broke open.

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.

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.

² he held in his hand a little book open: his right foot was upon the sea, and his left foot on the land.

⁵ Then the angel which I saw standing upon the sea, and upon the land, lifted up his hand to heaven,

⁸ And the voice which I heard from heaven, spake to me again, and said, "go, take the little book that is open, from the hand of the angel who stands upon the sea, and upon the land."

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.

¹¹ when there appear'd to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the incense-altar. ¹² Zacharias startled at the sight and was seized with fear.

⁵ upon which they were frightned, and bowed themselves to the very ground: but the men said to them, why do you look among the dead for one that is alive?

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

⁴⁵ then he open'd their minds to make them understand the scriptures, and said to them,

¹⁵ are you mad? said they. but she persisting that it was even so, they reply'd, it is then his angel.

¹⁷ as soon as I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead: but he laid his right hand upon me, and said, "Fear not; I am the first and the last:

² where they brought a man on a bed, lying sick of the palsy: and Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the paralytic, take courage, my son, thy sins are forgiven.

⁷ but Jesus came and touched them, and said, arise, be not afraid.

¹⁰ then said Jesus to them, be not afraid: go bid my brethren repair to Galilee, and there shall they see me.

¹³ but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John:

³⁰ but the angel said to her, "Mary, be not afraid: for you are the object of divine favour.

¹⁰ but the angel said to them, be not afraid, I am only come to bring you great news, which will be matter of joy to you and to the whole world.

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:

²⁰ but he said to them, it is I, be not afraid.

¹ Let not your heart be troubled: you trust in God, trust also in me. ² in my father's house are many mansions; however, I have told you, I am going to prepare a place for you: 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.

³³ these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.

¹¹ The night following, the Lord appear'd to him, and said, Paul, take courage; for the same remonstrances that you have made concerning me at Jerusalem, you must likewise make at Rome.

¹⁷ as soon as I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead: but he laid his right hand upon me, and said, "Fear not; I am the first and the last: ¹⁸ I am he that liveth; I was dead; but now you see I am alive for all eternity, amen; and I have the keys of the grave, and of death."

²⁷ Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it?

³³ Peter thereupon said, tho' all the rest should abandon you, I never will. ³⁴ Jesus replied, I tell you for certain, that this night before the time of cock-crowing, thou shalt abjure me thrice. ³⁵ but Peter said, though it should cost me my life, I never will disown you. and so said all the disciples.

³¹ but he urg'd it with more vehemence, tho' I should die with you, I will not renounce you. and all the rest affirm'd the same.

³¹ Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve. ³² but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren. ³³ Peter answer'd, Lord, I am ready to accompany you both to prison, and to death. ³⁴ but Jesus said, before the cock proclaims the day, you will thrice deny that ever you knew me.

⁴⁹ they who were about him seeing what would happen, said to him, shall we smite with the sword? ⁵⁰ and one of them struck a servant of the high priest, and slash'd off his right ear.

⁶⁸ but Simon Peter answered, Lord, to whom shall we go? you have the words of eternal life.

³⁶ Simon Peter said to him, Lord, where are you going? Jesus answered him, you cannot at present follow me, where I am going; but hereafter you shall. ³⁷ Peter said to him, Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for your sake. ³⁸ Jesus answered him, you lay down your life for my sake! Verily, verily I say unto thee, the cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

³ Now it is by virtue of my apostolical commission, that I charge every man among you, not to entertain too high an opinion of himself; but modestly consider, that 'tis God who has dealt to every man his proportion of spiritual gifts.

²⁰ because of your incredulity, said Jesus: for I tell you truly, if ye had ever so little faith, ye might say to this mountain, remove hence to yonder place, and it should remove; and nothing would be too difficult for you.

²¹ Jesus answered them, I declare to you, if ye have a full assurance of faith, ye shall not only be able to do this to a fig-tree, but if ye should even say to this mountain, be thou removed, and cast into the sea; it should be done.

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

²² but Jesus replied, and said to them, rely upon God. ²³ for I assuredly tell you, that whoever shall say to this mountain, be removed, and cast into the sea, having no doubt in his mind, but believing what he says shall be effected, what he pronounces shall actually be accomplished.

⁶ if your faith improv'd like a grain of mustard-seed, you might say to this sycamine-tree, be thou rooted up, and planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

¹⁶ it is the faith which we have in him, that has procured strength to this man whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him, hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

¹⁹ far from being weak in faith, unconcern'd at his own bodily decay, being then about an hundred years old, and at Sarah's incapacity of child-bearing,

¹³ to these things I am equal, thro' Christ who strengthens me.

²⁴ and on a sudden so great a storm arose at sea, that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. ²⁵ and his disciples came and awaked him, saying, Lord, save us: we are sinking.

⁶⁹ In the mean time Peter was sitting without in the court: and a servant maid came to him, and said, you likewise was one of Jesus the Galilean's comrades. ⁷⁰ but he denied it before them all, saying, I know nothing of the matter. ⁷¹ and when he was going out at the porch, another maid saw him, and said to those that were by, this fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. ⁷² but he denied it again, and swore I don't know the man. ⁷³ soon after they that stood by coming up, said to Peter, certainly you are one of them, for thy speech bewrays thee. ⁷⁴ then he fell to solemn imprecations, and swore, "I don't know the man." and immediately the cock crew: ⁷⁵ when Peter remembred what Jesus had said to him, "before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice." and he went out, and wept bitterly.

³⁸ watch and pray, that you may not yield to temptation: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the body is weak.

⁶⁶ In the mean time Peter was in the entry of the hall, where one of the maids belonging to the high priest came: ⁶⁷ and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked earnestly upon him, and said, you too was with Jesus the Nazarene. ⁶⁸ but he denied it, saying, I don't know him, neither am I acquainted with any such you mention. and he went out into the porch, when the cock crow'd. ⁶⁹ the maid saw him a second time, and said to the standers-by, this is one of them: ⁷⁰ but he denied it again. a little time after, they that stood by, still urg'd Peter, saying, you are certainly one of his disciples, for your speech shows you to be a Galilean. ⁷¹ but he fell a cursing, and swore, I don't know the man you mention, ⁷² and the cock crowed for the second time. then Peter calling to mind that expression of Jesus, "before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice," he cover'd his head and wept.

⁵⁴ Then they seized him and carried him away to the high priest's house, and Peter followed at a distance. ⁵⁵ now as they had made a fire in the middle of the hall, and people were sitting all round it, Peter too sat down among them. ⁵⁶ but one of the servants seeing him by the fire, star'd him in the face, and said, this man was with him too. ⁵⁷ but he renounc'd Jesus, saying, woman, I don't know him. ⁵⁸ a little while after another seeing him, said, you are even one of them. but Peter said to him, man, I am not. ⁵⁹ about an hour after another confidently affirm'd, saying, this fellow was certainly with him; for he too is a Galilean. ⁶⁰ Peter reply'd, man, I don't know what you would say, and immediately while he was yet speaking, the cock crew. ⁶¹ whereupon the Lord turned about, and look'd upon Peter. then Peter remembred what the Lord had said to him, "before the cock-crowing you shall deny me thrice."

²⁵ as Simon Peter then stood there warming himself: they said to him, art not thou also one of his disciples? which he denied, and said, I am not. ²⁶ one of the servants of the high priest, kinsman to him whose ear Peter struck off, said, did not I see thee in the garden with him? ²⁷ but Peter denied this too, and immediately the cock crew.

⁷ and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which, ⁸ I besought the Lord thrice, to make him leave me. ⁹ but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me. ¹⁰ I take pleasure then in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am afflicted, then it is I have fortitude.

¹⁶ At my first defence, I had no assistance, for every body deserted me. I wish it may never be laid to their charge. ¹⁷ however the Lord assisted and strengthen'd me, that the gospel might be confirm'd by my remonstrance, and all the nations might hear it; so that I was deliver'd out of the mouth of the lion:

³⁰ now if God thus adorns the flower of the field, which thriving to day, is to morrow thrown into the oven, how much more shall he provide for you, if you have any degree of faith?

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.

⁸ which Jesus perceiving, he said, distrustful men, why do ye trouble your heads about forgetting the bread?

³¹ and he came, and taking her by the hand, lift her up; upon which the fever immediately left her, and she served them at table.

⁴¹ Jesus then mov'd with compassion, held out his hand, and touching him, said, I will, be thou healed.

⁴¹ then taking her hand, he said to her, Talitha cumi, that is to say, damsel, arise, 'tis I command you.

²³ for I assuredly tell you, that whoever shall say to this mountain, be removed, and cast into the sea, having no doubt in his mind, but believing what he says shall be effected, what he pronounces shall actually be accomplished.

⁷ go, tell Peter and the rest of his disciples, that he is gone before you into Galilee: there you will see him, as he foretold you.

³¹ Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve. ³² but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren.

³⁴ the Lord is actually risen, and hath appeared to Simon.

³⁰ by displaying thine hand in miraculous cures, and prodigies, which by the name of thy holy child Jesus shall be done.

¹⁸ he it was who against hope believed in hope, that he should become the father of many nations, according to what was told him, "so shall thy posterity be:" ¹⁹ far from being weak in faith, unconcern'd at his own bodily decay, being then about an hundred years old, and at Sarah's incapacity of child-bearing, ²⁰ he was not incredulously diffident of the divine promise; but was strong in faith, and did honour to God,

⁸ I direct therefore that the men pray in publick and private, lifting up their hands to heaven with innocence, charity, and composure.

⁶ but let him be fully persuaded of the lawfulness of what he asks: for he that is diffident about that, is like the waves that fluctuate with the wind. ⁷ such a man must not expect any answer from the Lord. ⁸ a diffident man is inconstant in all his actions.

⁵ whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time.

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

⁵¹ and as soon as he was got aboard, the wind ceased; which still encreas'd their astonishment and admiration:

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

³ whereupon the tempter came to him, and said, "If thou be the Son of God, command these stones to become bread."

²⁵ however she advanc'd, and throwing her self at his feet, cried, O Lord, assist me.

¹⁶ Simon Peter made answer, thou art Christ the son of the living God.

⁵ while he was speaking, a bright cloud surrounded them: and suddenly a voice broke out of the cloud, saying, "this is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him."

⁶³ but Jesus made no reply. and the high priest said to him, I conjure thee by the living God, to tell us, are you the Christ the son of God?

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.

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.

⁹ as they were making the way to his disciples, Jesus himself met them, and said, I salute you. and they came, and embraced his feet, and worshipped him.

¹⁷ and when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

¹ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the son of God.

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?

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.

⁴¹ many were dispossess'd of the demons, who cried aloud, you are the Messiah, the son of God. but he rebuked them, and would not suffer them to declare, that they knew him to be the Messiah.

²⁸ upon seeing Jesus, he set up a great cry, fell down before him, and roar'd out, what business have you with me, Jesus son of the most high God? I beseech you torment me not.

⁵² and they worship'd him, and with great joy return'd to Jerusalem,

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

⁶⁹ and we have believed and we have acknowledged that you are the Christ, the son of God.

³⁵ Jesus having heard that they had excommunicated him; and meeting with the man, he said to him, do you believe on the son of God? ³⁶ he answered and said, who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him? ³⁷ Jesus said to him, not only thou hast seen him, but it is he himself that is talking with thee. ³⁸ then said he to Jesus, Lord, I believe: and prostrated himself before him.

²⁷ do you believe this? yes, Lord, said Martha, I believe that thou art the Messiah the son of God, who was to come into the world.

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.

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.

³⁶ as they pursued their journey, they came to a place of water: and the eunuch said, see, here is water; what should hinder my being baptized?

⁴ but as to his holy spirit miraculously declared to be the son of God, by his resurrection from the dead:

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.

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?

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. ²⁵ and a great multitude of people followed him from Galilee, from Decapolis, from Jerusalem, from Judea, and from about Jordan.

²⁸ upon this his fame immediately spread abroad over all the region of Galilee. ²⁹ As soon as they were come out of the synagogue, they went with James and John into the house of Simon and Andrew, ³⁰ where Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, who presently acquainted Jesus with it. ³¹ and he came, and taking her by the hand, lift her up; upon which the fever immediately left her, and she served them at table. ³² In the evening, when the sun was set, they brought to him many diseased, and several demoniacks. ³³ the whole town being assembled before the door. ³⁴ and he healed many that were variously affected with diseases, and cast out many demons, not allowing them to say that they knew him.

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. ⁴ who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay. ⁵ Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, son, thy sins are forgiven. ⁶ but there were certain of the Scribes sitting there, who were dissatisfied in their own minds, and said to themselves, ⁷ why doth this man speak such blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God? ⁸ and immediately Jesus perceiving by his spirit, that they made these secret reflections, said, why do you entertain such suggestions? ⁹ is it not as easy to say to the paralytic, thy sins are forgiven: as to say, arise, and take up your bed and walk? ¹⁰ however, to let you see that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the sick of the palsy, ¹¹ 'tis I command you, take up thy bed, and go to your home. 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.

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.

⁵⁵ came flocking from all quarters, carrying their sick on their beds to the places where they heard he was:

²⁰ When a woman, who had been troubled with an hemorrhage twelve years, came behind him, and touch'd the hem of his garment. ²¹ for she said within her self, if I do but touch his garment, I shall be cured:

⁵ their phylacterys are broader, and the fringes of their garments are larger than those of others:

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

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

³⁷ all those whom my father gives me, shall come to me; and I will not reject any that come to me.

²³ if to avoid the violation of the Mosaic law, a man be exposed to circumcision on the sabbath-day, are ye angry at me, because I cured a man, whose whole body was indisposed on the sabbath-day?

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, ¹⁰ and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you entirely recover'd.

¹⁴ yet seeing the man who was cured standing with them, they could not tell what to reply. ¹⁵ having therefore order'd them to withdraw from the council, they conferred among themselves, ¹⁶ saying, what shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

¹¹ the miracles which God wrought by the ministry of Paul being of such an extraordinary nature, that by applying the handkerchiefs, ¹² or aprons that had touch'd his skin, to the distemper'd, they were cured, and the evil spirits came out of the possessed.