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THE FOUR GOSPELS,

AREANGED

IN THE FORM OF A HARMONY,
FROM THE TEXT OF THE AUTHORIZED VERSION.

BY THE LATE

REV. J. M. FULLER, M.A.,

PROFESSOR OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON ;

VICAR OF BEXLEY.

WITH FOUR MAPS
ILLUSTRATING THE JOURNEYS OF OUR LORD.

PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE /
TRACT COMMITTEE. ^ vi ^

SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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1894.

HORACE HART, PRINTER TO THE UNIVERSITY

PREFACE.

This Harmony has been drawn up after careful
examination of the latest works of the same kind. It
would be impossible to give here the reasons for
adopting any particular order in disputed cases. Those
reasons often arise from internal rather than external
evidences. It will perhaps be sufficient to say that
a study of the usual authorities and the more or
less known works of Tischendorf, Wieseler, Zumpt,
Weizsacker, Holtzmann, and Keim — bearing some di-
rectly, some indirectly upon these cases — have secured
for each debated point the fullest consideration.

The text is taken from the Oxford Edition of the
Authorized Version. The quotations from the Old Testa-
ment are printed in spaced type. The texts in brackets
at the end of paragrap]is (for example, in the Sermon
on the Mount) are printed in full in their proper place.

CONTENTS.

Contents.

PART I.

Sect. Page

1. (o) Pkeface of St. Mark 1

(b) St.Luke 1

2. The Genealogies of Jesus Christ 2

3. Zacharias and Elisabeth 3

4. The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus 4

5. The Prophecies of Elisabeth and Mary 4

6. The Birth and Circumcision of St. John the

Baptist 5

7. The Prophecy of Zacharias 5

8. The Burth of Jesus Christ 5, 6

9. The Shepherds keeping "Watch 6

10. The Presentation in the Temple 7

11. The Visit of the Wise Men from the East 7

12. The FUght into Egypt.-The Murder of the

Innocents 8

13. The Return to Nazareth 8

14. The Child Jesus in the Temple questioning with

the Doctors 8

PAKT II.

15. The Preaching and Baptism of John the Baptist 9
IG. The Baptism of Jesus 10

17. The Temptation of Christ 11

18. The Answer of John the Baptist to the Priests

and Levites sent from Jerusalem 12

19. His Testimony to Jesus 12

20. The Calling of Andrew and Simon Peter 12

21. The CaUing of Philip and Nathanael 13

22. The Marriage Feast at Cana in Galilee 13

23. Christ purgeth the Temple 13

24. Jesus teacheth Nicodemus 14

25. The Baptism, Witness, and Doctrine of John

concerning Christ 15

26. Christ talketh with a Woman of Samaria 15

27. Herod Lmprisoueth John the Baptist 16

28. Christ beginneth to preach 17

29. He teacheth in Nazareth 17

30. Jesus dwelleth in Capernaum 18

31. He calleth Peter and Andrew, Jame.s and John 18

32. He cureth one possessed of a Devil 19

33. He healeth Simon Peter's mother-in-law, and

others lO

34. Jesus preacheth throughout Galilee, and healeth

a Leper 20

S. Matt.

S.Maek.

1.1

1. 1-17

S. Luke.

1. 1-4

23-38
5-25
26-38
39-66

1.57-66

il. 67-80

1.18-25 i2. 1— 7

'2.8-21

12.22-38

2. 1-12

2. 13-18
2. 19-23

3. 1-12
3. 13-17
4.1-11

1.2-8
1. 9-11
1. 12, 13

. 39, 40
,41-52

3. 1-18
3. 21-23
4. 1-13

14. 3-5
4. 12, 17

6. 17-20
1. 14, 1.5

4.13-

4. 18-

■22

8. 14-17

[2-4
4. 23 & 8.

1.16-20
1. 21-28

1. 29-34

3. 19, 20
4. 14, 15
4. 16-30

4. 31, 32

5. 1-11
4. 33-37

1. 1-14

S. John.

3. 23-30
4. 1-42

4.43-54

1. 35-

4. 38-41

[& 5. 12-16
45 4. 42-44

1. 15-28
1. 2J-31
1. 35-42

1. 43-51

2. 1-12
2. 13-25
J. 1-22

CONTENTS.

Contents.

36.

37.

38.

Sect.

35. He healeth one sick of the Palsy

Jesus calleth Matthew from the Receipt

Custom.— The Fast of His disciples • • •

Journey to Jerusalem.— The Cure at the Pool

of Bethesfla

Jesus reproveth the Blindness of the Pharisees
concerning the Breach of the Sabhath, hy
Scripture, by Reason, and by a Miracle

39. Christ choose th His Twelve Apostles

40. The Sermon on the Mount.

Page
.. 21

{a) The Beatitudes 27

(b) The Salt of the Earth 28

(fi) The Light of the World 28

(d) The Fulfilment of the Law 28

[e] What it is to kUl 28

(/ ) What it is to commit Adultery '

(g)
W

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(TO)

(p)

(9)

[r]
is)
(t)

29
29
29
30
30
30
31
31
31
31

32
32
32
33
33
33
33

Swearing

Exhortation to suffer Wrong

Love to Enemies

Alms

Prayer

Fasting

(ri) Treasure in Heaven

(o) The Light of the Body

The Service of two Masters

Exhortation not to be careful about worldly
Things

Rash Judgment

Holy Things not to be cast to Dogs

Exhortation to Prayer

(m) The strait Gate

(w) False Prophets

{x) Saying and Doing

{y) The Houses on the Rock and Sand 34

(z) Effect of the Sermon 34

41. Christ healeth the Centurion's Servant 34

42. He raiseth from the Dead the Widow's Son 35

43. Christ answereth John's Messengers 36

44. He upbraideth the Unthankfulness of the Cities

of Galilee 37

45. The Woman which was a Sinner 37

46. Journey through Galilee 38

47. Jesus healeth the Man that was Dumb and

had a Devil

48. He sheweth who are His Brother,Sister,and Mother
Pabables.

(a) The Parable of the Sower

(6) a Candle under a Bushel • •

(d) the Wheat and Tares 41

(e) the Mustard Seed 42

(/) the Leaven 42

[g) Explanation of the Parable of the Wheat
and Tares ; the Parables of the Hid Trea-
sure, the Pearl, and the Draw-net 42

49,

S. Matt.

9. 1-8
9. 9-17

2. 1-12
2. 13-22

12. 1-21
10. 2—4

[4. 24, 25
5. 1-12
5. 13
5. 14-16
5. 17-20
5. 21—26
5. 27-32
5. 33-37
5. 38-42

5. 43-48

6. 1-4
6. 5-15
6. 16-18
6. 19-21
6. 22, 23
6.24

6. 25-34

7. 1-5
7.6

7. 7-12
7. 13, 14
7. 15-20
7. 21-23
7. 24-27

7. 28, 29

8. 1,5-13

S.Mabk. S.Luke.

5. 17-26

6. 27-39

2.23-
3. 13-

3.6

-19

3. 19-21

11. 2-19

11. 20-30

9. 32-34
12. 46-50

13. 1-9

13. 24-30
13. 31, 32
13. 3S

[36-53
13. 34, 35

3. 22-30

3. 31-35

4. 1-9
4. 21-25
4. 26-2.)

4. 30-32

4. 33, 34.

6. 1-11
6. 12-19

0. 20, 21 &
[22-26

6. 29, 30
6.27,28,32
[-36

6.37,38,41,
[42
6. 31

6. 43, 44
6. 46

6. 47-49

7. 1-10
7. 11-17
7. 18-36

7.36-50
8.1-3

8. 19-21

8.4-8
8. 16-18

S. John.

CONTENTS.

Contents.

Sect. Page

50. Clirist stUleth the Tempest on the Sea 43

51. He he.aleth a Man with an unclean Spirit 44

52. He healeth a Woman, raiseth from Death Jairus'

Daughter, and healeth two Blind Men 45

53. Christ is contemned of His own Countrymen 47

54. Christ sendeth out His Twelve Apostles 47

55. Herod's Opinion of Christ.— John Baptist is be-

headed and buried 49

56. The Apostles return.— Christ feedeth Five Thou-

sawl Men 50

57. He walketh on the Sea, and healeth the Sick

at Gennesareth 52

58. The ' Bread of Life." 53

59. Christ reproveth the Scribes and Pharisees • • • 54

60. He healeth the Daughter of a Woman of Ca-

naan and others 56

61. He feedeth Four Thousand Men.— Discourse with

the Pharisees and His Disciples 56

62. He healeth the blind Man at Bethsaida 58

63. Peter's Confession of Christ, and Discourse fol-

lowing 58

PART III.

64. The Transfiguration 60

65. Christ healeth the Lunatick. He foretelleth

His own Passion, and payeth Tribute. 62

66. DiSCOUBSES.

(a) The greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven • 63

(!)) One casting out Devils 64

\d) The lost Sheep 65

(e) Forgiveness 65

67. Jesus goeth up to the Feast of Tabernacles at

Jerusalem 66

68. Christ sheweth how He is to be followed 66

69. He sendeth out Seventy Disciples 67

70. The ' Doctrine ' of Jesus 67

71. Christ dehvereth the Woman taken in Adultery. 68

72. Christ ' the Light of the World.' 69

73. The Man born blind 70

74. Christ the ' Door ' and ' the good Shepherd.' • • 71

75. The Return of the Seventy Disciples 72

76. The Parable of the good Samaritan 72

77. Martha and Mary 73

78. Christ teacheth to pray 73

79. Ho healeth the blind and dumb Man possessed

with a Devil, and rebuketh the blasphemous

Pharisees 76

80. DlSCOUR,SES.

((() Christ reprehendeth the outward Show of
Holiness in the Pharisees, Scribes, and

Lawyers 75

(b) Christ preacheth to His Disciples to avoid

Hypocrisy and Fearfulness in publishing

His Doctrine 76

S. Matt. S. Mabk. S. Lukk. 8. John

8.18,23-27

8. 28-34

9. 18-31

13. 54-58
10.1,5-42

14. 1-12

14. 13-21

14. 22-36

15. 1-20

35-41
1-20

21-43

1-6

7-11

14—29

30-44

45-56

8.22-25
8. 26-39

8. 40-5(1

9. 1-5
9. 7—9
9. 10-17

15. 21—31

[12|
15. 32-16. 8,

16. 13-28

17. 1-13

17. 14-27

18. 1-5

18. 6-9
18. 10-14
18. 15-35

8. 19-22

12. 22-45

1-23

24-37

1-21
22-26

8. 27-9. 1 9. 18-27

9. 2-13 9. 28-36

9. 14-32 9. 37-45

9.33-37 9.46-48

9.38-41 19.49,50.
9. 42-50

9. 51-66

9. 57-62

10. 1-16

10. 17-24
10. 25-37

10. 38-42

11. 1-13

11. 14-36

11. 37-54

12. 1-12
12. 13-21

|6. 1-14

16. 15-21
6. 22-65

6. 66-71

7. 1-10

7. 11-53

8. 1-11

8. 12-59

9. 1-41

10. 1-21

CONTENTS.

Contents.

Sect. Page

{(l) Over-carefulness about worldly Things • • • • 77

(e) The Treasure that faileth not 77

{fj The watching Servant 78

(g) The Signs of the Times 78

81. (a) Repentance necessary for All 79

(b) The Parable of the fruitless Fig-Tree 79

82. (a) Christ healeth an infirm Woman 79

(6) Parables 80

83. The Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; the

Flight beyond Jordan 80

Progress through Cities and Villages ;
Discourses, Parables, Miracles, &c.

84. Are there Few that be saved ? 81

85. Christ reproveth Herod and Jerusalem 81

86. Christ healeth the Man with the Dropsy 82

87. (a) He teacheth Humility 82

(6) The great Supper 82

88. Christ's Disciples 8:^

89. [a] The Parable of the Lost Sheep 83

(b) the Piece of Silver 83

(d) the unjust Steward 84

(e) Christ reproveth the Pharisees 85

(/) The parable of the rich Man and Lazarus 85

(g) Offences 86

(;«) Faith and Duty 86

90. The Raising of Lazarus 80

91. The Gathering of a Council against Christ 87

92. The last Journey to Jerusalem 88

The healing of ten Lepers 88

Discourse upon the Coming of the Kingdom of

God and of the Son of Man 88

The Parable of the importunate Widow 89

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican • 89

97. Christ answereth tlie Pharisees concerning Di-

vorce 90

98. (a) He receiveth little ChUdren 90

(6) He instructeth the young Man how to at-
tain eternal Life

sake

{d) The Parable of the Labourers in the Vine-
yard

99. Christ foretelleth His Passion: the Request of

James and John : He healeth the Blind 93

100. (o) Zaccha;us 95

[h) The Parable of the Ten Pieces of Money • • 90

101. Mary anointeth the Head of Jesus 90

93.

94.

95.
96.

PART IV.

102. Christ rideth into Jerusalem 97

103. The fruitless leafy Tree 99

104. He purgeth the Temple: Exhortation to Paith 99

105. The ' Authority ' of Christ •

100

S. Matt. S. Mark. S. Luke. S. John

12. 22-32
12. 33, 34

12. 35-48
12.49-53

13. 1-5
13. 6-9
1.3. 10-17
13. 18-21

19. 1, 2

1.3. 22-30

13. 31-35

14. 1-6.
14. 7-11
14. 12-24

14. 25-35

15. 1-7

16. 8-10

15. 11-32

16. 1-13
|lG. 14-18
116. 19-31

17. 1-4
17. 5-10

10. 1

19. 3-12
19. 13-15

19. 16-22

19. 23-29

19. 30-20.

[10

20. 17-34

26. 6-13

21. 1-11

21. 18, 19"

21. 12, 13,

[19 6—22

21. 23-27

10. 2-12
10. 13-16

10. 17-22

10. 23-30

10.31

10. 32-52

14. 3-9

11. 1-11
11. 12-14
11. 15-26

11.27-33

17.11
17. 12-19

17. 20-37
18. 1-8

18. 9-14

18. 15-17

18. 18-23
18. 24-30

18. 31-43

19. 1-10
19. 11-28

19. 29-44
19. 45, 46
20.1-8

10. 22-42

11. 1-45
11. 46-54

11. 55 &12.

[i-n

12. 12-19

CONTENTS.

Vll

Contents.

Sect. Page

106. Paeables.—

(<() The Parable of the Two Sons 101

(6) the unthankful Husband-
men 101

son, and the Wedding-garment 103

107. Tribute to Cssar 103

108. The Error of the Sadducees on the Resurrection 104

109. The first and great Commandment 105

1 10. (a) The Opinion the Scribes held of Christ. Dis-

course against the Pharisees 105

(6) The "Widow's Mite 107

Ul. Greeks desire to see Jesus. He foreteUeth His

Death 108

112. He foreteUeth the Destruction of the Temple and

His own Coming 109

113. Pabables.—

(a) The Parable of the ten Virgms 113

({,) the Talents 113

114. The Description of the last Judgment 114

115. The Rulers conspire against Christ. Judas cove-

nanteth to betray Him 114

116. («) Christ eateth the Passover 115

(b) He instituteth His Holy Supper 118

117. The last Discourses of Cheist.—

(a) The Hope of Heaven. The "Way, the Truth,

and the Life 118

The Promise of the Comforter 119

The Parable of the "Vine and the Branches 119

Christ's Commandment 120

Comfort under the Hatred and Persecution

of the "World 120

(/ ) The Promise of the Holy Ghost 120

(</) Christ speaketh of His Resurrection 121

(h) The Confession of the Disciples. Their Flight

foretold 121

(i) Christ's Prayer 122

Jesus f orewameth Peter of his Denial 123

119. Gethsemane 124

120. The Betrayal 124

121. Jesus is carried—

(a) before the Council, and denied by Peter- • • • 126

(b) before Pilate 129

122. Judas hangeth himself 129

123 (a) Jesus before Pilate 129

(b) before Herod 130

fied 131

124 (a) The Crucifixion 133

(b) Jesus is mocked 134

(d) The Thieves crucified with Him 135

125. Jesus dieth 135

126. His Side is pierced 137

127. He is buried 1,37

128. His Sepulchre is sealed and watched 138

(fc)
(<■)
id)

118.

S. Matt.

S. Mark.

S. Luke.

21. 28-32

21. 33-46

12. 1-12

20. 9—19

22. 1-14

22. 15-22

12. 13-17

20. 20-26

22. 23-33

12. 18-27

20. 27-39

22. 34-40

12. 28-34«

[&23

[40

22. 41-4G,

12. 34 (i)-

20. 40-47

12. 41—44

21. 1-4

24.

13.

21. 5-38

25. 1-13

25. 14-30

25. 31-46

[14-lC

[10, 11

26. 1-5,

14. 1, 2,

22. 1-6

26. 17-25

14. 12-21

22. 7-23

26. 26-29

14. 22-25

22. 19, 20,
[15-18

. .. .f^ft df\

26. 30-36

14. 26-32

22.39,31-

26. 37-46

14. 33-42

22. 41-46

26. 47-56

14. 43-52

22. 47-53

26. .57, 58

14. 53, 54

22. 54, 55

27. 1, 2

15.1

23.1

27. 3-10

27. 11-14

15. 2-5

23. 2-5
23. 6-12

23. 13-25

27. 15-31

15. 6-20

27. 32-38

15. 21-28

23. 26-34

27. 39-43

15. 29-32"

23. 35-38

27.44

15. 32»

23. 39-43

27. 45-50

15. 33-41

23. 44-49

27. 57-01

15. 42-47

23. 50-56

27. 62—66

S. John.

12. 20-50

13. 1-38

14. 1-14
14. 15-31

15. 1-10
15. 11-17

15. 18-27
16. 1-11
16. 12-24

16. 25-33
1 17. 1-26

18. 1, 2

18. 3-11
[24, 15-18
18. 12-14,
18. 28-32

18. 33-38

18.39-19.16
19. 17-24

19. 25-27

19. 28-30
19. 31-37
19. 38—42

VUl

CONTENTS.

Contents.

Sect. Page

129. The Resurrection 138

130. Tlie Soldiers at the Sepulchre 140

l.'il. Christ appeareth to the Disciples that weut to

Emmaus 141

132. He appeareth to the Apostles at Jerusalem.

Thomas is absent 142

133. He appeareth again ; Thomas is present 142

134. He appeareth to the Disciples at the Sea of Ti-

berias 142

135. He appeareth at the Mount in GalUee Wu

136. He ascendeth into Heaven 144

137. Conclusion 144

S. Matt.

28. 1-10
28. 11-15

28. 16-20

S. Makk. ! S. Luke.
16. 1-11

16, 12, 13
16.14

16. 15-18

16. 10, 20 ,24. 44-53

24. 1-12

24. 13-35
24. 3fi-43

S. John.
20.1-18

mm -25
•20.26-2!)

21.1-24

20. 30, 31
[& 21. 25

THE FOUR GOSPELS,

AREANGED

IN THE FORM OF A HARMONY,
FROM THE TEXT OF THE AUTHORIZED VERSION.

PAKT I.
1. (a) Preface of St. Mark.

St. Mark i. 1.

IHE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

(h) Preface of St. Luke.

St. Luke i. 1 — 4.

FOPv-ASMUCH as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration
of those things which are most surely believed among us, ^ even as they delivered
them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word ;
3 it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the
very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, ^that thou miglitest
know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was
God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. ^ All things were made by him ;
and without him was not any thing made that was made. * In him was life ; and the

THE GENEALOGIES OF JESUS CHBIST.

St. John i. 1—14.

life was the light of men. ^ ^nd the light shineth in darkness ; and the darkness
comprehended it not.

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. ''The same came
for a witness, to hear witness of the Light, that all men through him miglit
believe, s jje was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
» That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
i^He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him
not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. '^"'Bxxi as many as
received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that
believe on his name : " which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh,
nor of the will of man, but of God. "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt
among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,)
full ot grace and truth.

2. The Genealogies of Jesus Christ.

St. Matt. i. 1—17. St. Luke hi. 23—38.

The book of the generation of Jesus
Christ, the son of David, the son of Abra-
ham.

- Abraham begat Isaac ; and Isaac begat
Jacob ; and Jacob begat Judas and his
brethren ; ^ and Judas begat Phares and
Zai-a of Thamar ; and Phares begat Es-
rom ; and Esrom begat Aram ; ■* and Ai'am
begat Aminadab ; and Aminadab begat
Naasson ; and Naasson begat Salmon ;
* and Salmon begat Booz of Eachab ; and
Booz begat Obed of Euth ; and Obed be-
gat Jesse; ^aud Jesse begat David the
king ;

And David the king begat Solomon of
her that had been the wife of Urias ; 5" and
Solomon begat Eoboani ; and Eoboam be-
gat Abia ; and Abia begat Asa ; 8 and Asa
begat Josaphat ; and Josaphat begat Jo-
ram ; and Joram begat Ozias ; ^ and Ozias
begat Joatham ; and Joathara begat Achaz ;
and Achaz begat Ezekias ; "and Ezekias
begat Manasses ; and Mauasses begat A-
mon ; and Amon begat Josias ; " and
Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren,
about the time they were carried away to
Babylon :

12 And after they were brought to Baby-
lon, Jechonias begat Salathiel ; and Sala-
thiel begat Zorobabel ; 13 and Zorobabel
begat Abiud ; and Abiud begat Eliakim ;
and Eliakim begat Azor ; i^and Azor be-
gat Sadoc ; and Sadoc begat Achim ; and
Achim begat Eliud ; is and Eliud begat
Eleazar ; and Eleazar begat Matthan ; and
Matthan begat Jacob; i^and Jacob begat
Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was

2' Jesus

being (as was supposed)

the son of Joseph, which was the son of
Heli, 24 which was the son of Matthat,
which was the son of Levi, which was thr
son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna,
which was the son of Joseph, -^ which was
the son of Mattathias, which was the son of
Amos, which was the son of Naum, which
was the son of Esli, which was the son of
Nagge, 26 which was the son of Maath,
which was the son of Mattathias, which
was the son of Semei, which was the son
of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,
27 which was the S07i of Joanna, which was
the son of Ehesa, which was the son of Zo-
robabel, which was the son of Salathiel,
which was the son of Neri, 28 which was
the son of Melchi, which was the son of
Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which
was the son of Elmodam, which was the
son of Er, 29 which was the son of Jose,
which was the son of Eliezer, which was
the son of Jorim, which was the son of
Matthat, which was the son of Levi,
30 which was the son of Simeon, which was
the son of Juda, which was the son of
Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which
was the son of Eliakim, 3i which was the
son of Melea, which was the son of Menan,
which was the son of Mattatha, which was
the son of Nathan, which was the son of
David, 32 which was the son of Jesse, which
was the son of Obed, which was the son
of Booz, which was the son of Salmon,
which was the son of Naasson, 33 which
was the son of Aminadab. which was the

ZACHABIAS AND ELISABETH.

St. Matt. i. 1—17. St. Luke hi. 23—38.

horn Jesus, who is called Christ. ^'So all son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom,
the generations from Abraham to David which was the son of Phares, which was
arc fourteen generations; and from David the son of Juda, ^4 which was the sou of
until the carrying away into Babylon arc Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which
fourteen generations ; and from the carry- was the son of Alaraham, which was the
ing away into Babylon unto Christ are son of Thara, \\hich was the son of Nachor,
fourteen generations. 35 which was the son of Saruch, which was

the son of Ragau, which was the son of
Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, ^" which
was the son of Cainan, which was the so7i of Arphaxad, which was
the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of La-
mech, 37 -which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch,
which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was
the son of Cainan, 38 -which was the son of Enos, which was the son
of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.

3. Zacharias and Elisabeth.

Sixth year before the common date called A. D. 1.
St. Luke i. 5 — 25.

5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judrea, a certain priest named
Zacharias, of the course of Abia : and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and
her name was Elisabeth. " And they were both righteous before God, walking in all
the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. ''And they had no child,
because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
^And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the
order of his course, ^ according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to
burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. ^^Aiid the whole multitude
of the people were praying without at the time of incense. "And there appeared
unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
12 And when Zacharias save him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. '3B^t
the angel said unto him. Fear not, Zacharias : for thy prayer is heard ; and thy wife
Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. '•lAnd thou
shalt have joy and gladness ; and many shall rejoice at his birth. '^ For he shall be
great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink;
and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. 'fiAnd
many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. i^And he shall
go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers
to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to
make ready a people prepared for the Lord. '^And Zacharias said unto the angel,
Whereby shall I know this ? for 1 am an old man, and my wife well stricken in
years. '^And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the
presence of God ; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad
tidings. 2o^jjf^^ behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day
that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall
be fulfilled in their season. 21 ji^^id. the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled
that he tarried so long in the temple. 22 ^.nd when he came out, he could not speak
unto them : and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple ; for he beck-
oned unto them, and remained speechless. 23 ^nd it came to pass, that, as soon as the
days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. 24 And
after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,
25Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take
away my reproach among men.

A 2

THE PROPHECIES OF ELISABETH AND MABY.
4. The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus.

Sixth year before the common date called A.D. 1.
St. Luke i. 26—38.

2" And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of
Galilee, named Nazareth, 27^0 a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph,
of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 ^^,j tjig angel came in
tinto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee : blessed
art thou among women. 29^ji(\ when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying,
and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. ^^ And the angel
said unto her. Fear not, Mary : for thou hast found favour with God. ^i And,
behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his
name JESUS. ^^Ue shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest:
and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David : ^^ and he shall
reign over the house of Jacob for ever ; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
3^ Then said Mary unto the angel. How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
33 And the angel answered and said unto her. The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee,
and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee : therefore also that holy thing
which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. sii^nd^ behold, thy
cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age : and this is the sixth
month with hei-, who was called ban-en. ^^ For with God nothing shall be impossible.
^ And Mary said. Behold the handmaid of the Lord ; be it unto me according to thy
word. And the angel departed from her.

5. The Prophecies of Elisabeth and Mary.

St. Luke i. 39 — 56.

39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the bill country with haste,
into a city of Juda ; 40 and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
« And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe
leaped in her womb ; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost : ^ and she
spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed
is the fi-uit of thy womb. 43 ^nd whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord
should come to me? 44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in
mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. '^ And blessed is she that believed :
for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
^^And Mary said,

My soul doth magnify the Lord,
*^ and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden : for, behold, from

henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

49 For he that is mighty hatli done to me great things ; and holy is his name.
3" And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

51 He hath shewed strength with his arm ; he hath scattered the proud in the

imagination of their hearts.

52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

53 He hath filled the hungry with good things ; and the rich he hath sent empty

away.

54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy ;

55 as he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

56 And Mary abode with her about three months^ and returned to her own house.

THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST.

6. The Birth and Circumcision of St. John the Baptist.

F{fth year before the common dale called A. D. 1.

St. Luke i. 57—66.

57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered ; and she brought
forth a son. ^^And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed
great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59And it came to pass, that on
the eighth day they came to circumcise the child ; and they called him Zacharias,
after the name of his father. """And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he
shall be called John. ^lAnd they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that
is called by this name, ^^^.nd they made signs to his father, how he would have
him called. ''•' And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying. His name is John.
And they marvelled all. ''■^ And liis mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue
loosed, and he spake, and praised God. ^s^nd fear came on all that dwelt round
about them : and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country
of Judtea. "^And all they that heard the//i laid the/n. up in their hearts, saying. What
manner of child shall this be ! And the hand of the Lord was Avith him.

7« The Prophecy of Zacharias.

St. Luke i. 67—80.

67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied,
saying,

^^ Blessed be the Lord God of Israel ; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

6" and hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David ;

™ as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world
began :

71 that we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us ;

7- to perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy co-
venant ;

7* the oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

7^ that he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our
enemies might serve him without fear,

"5 in holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest : for thou shalt go

bef(jre the face of the Lord to jirepare his ways ;

77 to give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

78 through the tender mercy of our God ; whereby the dayspring from on high hath

visited us,

79 to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide

our feet into the way of peace.

80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the
day of his shewing unto Israel.

8. The Birth of Jesus Christ.

Ot) St. Matt. i. 18—25.

(«) 18 N(.)W the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise : When as his mother Mary
was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the
Holy Ghost. ''■' Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make
her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily, ^d But while he thought

THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST.

St. Matt. i. 18—25.

on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him iu a dream, say-
ing, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife : for that
which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. -^And she shall bring forth a son,
and thou shalt call his name JESUS : for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was sj^oken of the Lord by
the prophet, saying, ^SBehold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring
forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being inter-
preted is, God with us. 24'phen Joseph being raised fromi sleep did as the angel of
the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife : ^s and knew her not till she
had brought forth her first-born son : and he called his name JESUS.

Fourth year before the common date called A. D. 1.
(5) St. Luke ii. 1—7.

(6) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from CfEsar
Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. ^{A?ul this taxing was first made
when Cyreuius was governor of Syria.) ^And all went to be taxed, every one into
his own city. "^And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth,
into Judfca, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem ; (because he was of
the house and lineage of David:) ^to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being
great with child. ^ And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were ac-
complished that she should be delivered. ''And she brought forth her firstborn son,
and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him iu a manger ; because there
was no room for them in the inn.

9. The Shepherds keeping Watch.

St. Luke ii. 8 — 21.

*And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping
watch over their flock by night. ^And, lo, the angel of the Lord came uison them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them : and they were sore afraid, i'^ And
the angel said unto them. Fear not ; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to -all people. ^'For uuto you is born this day in the city of David
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. ^^ ^nd this shall be a sign unto you ; Ye shall
find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger, ^^^n^i suddenly there
was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, !■* Glory
to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

IS And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven,
the shepherds said one to another. Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this
thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made Ivoowu uuto us. '"And they
came with haste, and found Mary, and .Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. ''' And
when they had seen it, tliey made known abroad the saying whicli was told them
concerning this cliild. ''^And all they tliat heard it wondere<l at those things which
were told them by the shepherds. '"But Mary kept all these things, and pondered
them in her heart. -" And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all
the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

-'And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his
name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived
in the womb.

THE VISIT OF TEE WISE MEN.

10. The Presentation in the Temple.

Fourth to the third i/ear before the common date called A.D. 1.
St. Luke ii. 22—38.

22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were
acconiplishedj tliey brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord ; 23 (as it
is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opeueth the womb shall
be called holy to the Lord;) 24and to ofl'er a sacrifice according to that which
is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name ivas Simeon ; and the
same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel : and the Holy
Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he
should not see death, before he had seen tlie Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit
into the temple : and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after
the custom of the law, 2sthen took he him uji in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word :

30 for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

31 which thou hast prepared before the face of all people ;

32 a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

*3And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of
him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary Ids mother. Behold, this child
is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel ; and for a sign which shall be
spoken against ; ^s (yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the
thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

3fiAnd there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe
of Aser : she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from
her virginity; 37 and she ^oas a widow of about fourscore and four years, which de-
parted not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of
him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

11. The Visit of the Wise Men from the East.

St. Matt. ii. 1—12. '

Now when Jesus was bom in Bethlehem of Judn-a in the days of Herod tlie
king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 saying. Where is he
that is born King of the Jews ? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come
to worship him. 3\\riign Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled,
and all Jerusalem with him. ■lAnd when he had gathered all the chief priests and
scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
5 And they said unto him. In Bethlehem of Judsea : for thus it is written by the
prophet, ^And thou Bethlehem, i7i the land of Juda, art not the least
among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor,
that shall rule my people Israel. ''Then Herod, when he had privily called
the wise men, enquired of tliem diligently what time the star appeared. ^And he
sent them to Bethlehem, and said. Go and search diligently I'or the young child ;
and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worshi))
him also. 'J When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which
tliey saw in the east, went before tlieni, till it came and stood over where the young
child was. '"When they saw the star, they rejoice<l witli exceeding great joy. '^ And
when they were come into tlie house, they saw' the young child with Mary his mother,
and fell down, and worshipped him : and when tliey liad opened their treasures, they
presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 j^^^ lieing warned
of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their
own country another way.

THE CHILD JESUS IN THE TEMPLE.

12. The Flight into Egypt.— The Murder of the Innocents.

Tliird year before the common date called A. D. 1.
St. Matt. ii. 13—18.

13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph
in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and tlee into Egypt,
and be thou there until I bring thee word : for Herod will seek the young child to
destroy him. i^When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night,
and departed into Egypt : i^ and was there until the death of Herod : that it niiglit
be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt
have I called my son.

16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding
wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all
the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time whicli lie had
diligently enquired of the wise men. ^''Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by
Jeremy the projahet, saying, '^j^ Rama was there a voice heard, lamenta-
tion, and weeping, and great mourning, Racliel weeping for her chil-
dren, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

13. The Return to Nazareth.

St. Matt. ii. 19—23. St. Luke ii. 39, 40.

19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord apj^ear-
eth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 2" saying. Arise, and take the young
child and his motliei', and go into the land of Lsrael : for they are
dead whicli sought the young child's life, -i And lie arose, and took
the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
22 But wlien he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room
of his father Herod, he was afraid to go

tliither : notwithstanding, being warned ^a^fji, -wJieii they had performed all

of God in a dream, lie turned aside into things according to the law of the Lord,
the parts of Galilee : -^ and he came and they returned into Galilee, to their own
dwelt in a city called Nazareth : that it city Nazareth. * ^^^^ ^\^^, ^.\^[\^[ gj-ew, and
might be fulfilled which was spoken by the waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom:
prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. and the grace of God was upon him.

14. The Child Jesus in the Temple questioning with the

Doctors.

A. D. 8.
St. Luke ii. 41 — 52.

■11 Now his parents weat to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the ijassover.
•i^And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of
the feast. •^^And when they had fullilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus
tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Josejah and his mother knew not of it., •"But
they, supposing him to have been in the conii)aiiy, went a day's journey ; and they
sought him among their kinsfolk and ac(piaintance. -^SAiid when they found him
not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. -^tiAnd it came to pass, that
after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors,
both hearing them, and asking them questions. -^^And all that heard him were

THE PREACHING AND BAPTISM OF JOHN.

St. Luke ii. 41 — 52.

astonished at his iiuderstanding and answers. •'^And when they saw him, they were
amazed : and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us ? behold,
thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. •I'-'And he said unto them. How is it
that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? s^^m^
they understood not the saying which he spake unto them, si And he went down
with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them : but his jnother kept
all tliese sayings in her heart. 52^^^ Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in
favour with God and man.

PART II.
15. The Preaching and Baptism of John the Baptist.

A. D. 2U. 30"' i/ear of our Lord's life.
St. Matt. hi. 1—12. St. Mark i. 2—8. St. Luke hi. 1-18.

In those days came John
the Baptist, preaching in the
wilderness of Judrea, ^and
saying. Repent ye : for the
kingdom of heaven is at
hand. ^ por this is he that
was spoken of by the pro-
phet Esaias, saying, The
voice of one crying in
the 'wilderness, Pre-
pare ye the way of the
Lord, make his paths
straight. ^ And the same
John liad his raiment of
(•amel's hair, and a leathern
girdle about his loins ; and
his meat was locusts and
wild honey. STi^en went
out to him Jerusalem, and
all Judaja, and all the region
round about Jordan, ^and
were baptized of him in
Jordan, confessing their
sins.

2 As it is wi'itten in the
prophets. Behold, I send
my messenger before
thy face, which sliall
prepare thy way be-
fore thee. ^The voice
of one crying in the
wilderness, Prepare ye
the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight.
■^John did baptize in the
wilderness, and preach the
baptism of repentance for
the remission of sins. ■' And
there went out unto him
all the land of Judii-a, and
they of Jerusalem, and were
all baptized of him in the
river of Jordan, confessing
their sins. ^ And John was
clothed with camel's liair,
and with a girdle of a skin
about his loins ; and he did
eat locusts and wild honey ;
''and preached, saying,

Now in the fifteenth
year of the reign of Tiberius
Cwsar, Pontius Pilate being
governor of Judaea, and He-
rod being tetrarch of Galilee,
and his brother Philip te-
trarch of Ituraja and of the
region of Trachonitis, and
Lysanias the tetrarch of A-
bilene, ^ Annas and Caia-
phas being the high priests,
the word of God came unto
John the son of Zacliarias
in the wilderness. ^ And he
came into all the country
about Jordan, preaching the
baptism of repentance for
the remission of sins ; * as
it is written in the book of
the words of Esaias the pro-
jihet, saying, The voice of
one crying in the wil-
derness, Prepare ye the
way of the Lord, make
his paths straight.

'' But when he saw many
of the Pharisees and Sad-
dvicees come to his baptism,
he said unto them, gene-
ration of vipers, who liath
warned you to flee from the
wrath to come? ^ Bring forth

•'Every valley shall be
filled, and every mountain and hill shall be (
brought low; and the crooked shall be made
straight, and the rough ways shall be made
smooth; '^aud all flesh shall see the salvation
of God.

" Then said lie to the multitude that came forth
to be baptized of him, generation of vipers, who hath
warned you to flee from the wrath to come? ''Bring
forth therefore fruits wortliy of repentance, and begin
not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to uur
father : for I say unto you. That God is able of these
stones to raise up children unto Abraham. ^And now

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS.

A. D. 27.

St. Matt. hi. 1 — 12.

St. Makk I. 2—8.

St. Luke hi. 1 — 18.

therefore fruits meet for re-
pentance : 9 and think not
to say within youselves, We
have Abraham to our father :
for I say unto you, that God
is able of these stones to
raise up children unto A-
braham. ^" And now also the
axe is laid unto the root of
the trees : therefore every
tree which bringeth not
forth good fruit is hewn
down, and cast into the fire.
11 1 indeed Ijaptize you with
water unto repentance : but
he that cometh after me is
mightier than I, whose shoes
I am not worthy to bear :
he shall baptize you with
the Holy Ghost, and ivith
fire : i- whose fan -is in his
hand, and he will throughly
purge his floor, and gather
his wheat into the gar-
ner ; but he will burn up
the chaff with unquench-
able lire.

also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every
tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is
hewn down, and cast into the fire.

i^And the people asked him, saying. What shall
we do then? ^He answereth and saith unto them. He
that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath

none ; and he that hath meat,
let him do likewise, i^^pj^gi^

There cometh one migh-
tier than I after me, the
latchet of whose shoes 1 am
not worthy to stoop down
and unloose. ^I indeed have
baptized you with water :
but he shall baptize you
with the Holy Ghost.

And what shall we do?

came also publicans to be
baptized, and said unto him,
Master, what shall we do ?
13 And he said unto them,
Exact no more than that
which is appointed you.
i-*And the soldiers likewise
demanded of him, saying.
And he said unto them. Do
violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely ; and
be content with your wages.

15 And as the people were in expectation, and all
men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were
the Christ, or not ; i^ John answered, saying unto
them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but
one mightier than 1 cometh, the latchet of whose
shoes I am not worthy to unloose : he shall bap-
tize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire : i'' wliose
fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his
floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner ; but
the chatf he will burn with fire un(|uenchable. I'^And
many other tilings in his exhortation preached he
unto the people.

16. The Baptism of Jesus.

A. D. 27. 31" year of our Lord's life.
St. Matt. hi. 13—17. St. Makk i. 9—11. St. Luke hi. 21—23.

13 Then cometh Jesus
from Galilee to Jordan unto
John, to be baptized of him.
i-*But John forbad him, say-
ing, I have need to be bap-
tized of thee, and comest
thou to me ? i^ And Jesus
answering said unto him.
Suffer it to be so now : for
thus it becometh us to ful-
fil all righteousness. Then
he sutfereil him. i" And Je-
sus, when he was baptized,
went up straightway out of

9 And it came to pass
in those days, that Jesus
came from Nazareth of Ga-
lilee, and was baptized of
John in Jordan, i" And
straightway coming up out
of the water, he saw the
heavens opened, and the
Spirit like a dove descend-
ing iipou him : n and there
came a voice from heaven,
sayinij, Thou art my belov-
ed Son, in whom I am well
pleased.

the water : and, lo, the hea-
vens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit
of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon
him : i'' and lo a voice from heaven, saying. This
is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

21 Now when all the peo-
ple were baptized, it came
to pass, that Jesus also be-
ing baptized, and praying,
the heaven was opened,
22 and the Holy Ghost de-
scended in a bodily shape
like a dove upon him, and
a voice came I'rom heaven,
which said. Thou art my
beloved Son ; in thee I am
well pleased.

2-' And Jesus himself be-
gan to be about thirty years
of ajce.

A. D. 27.

THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST.

17. The Temptation of Christ.

St. Matt. iv. 1 — 11.

St. Makk I. 12, 13.

St. Luke iv. 1—13.

Then was Jeans led up i- And immediately the And Jesus being full

of the spirit into the wilder- spirit di'ivetli him into the of the Holy Ghost returned

ness to be tempted of the wilderness, i^^m^ \y^> Y^rj^g fi-gm Jordan, and was led

devil. 2 And when he had there in the wilderness forty by the Spirit into the wil-

fasted forty days and forty days, tempted of Satan ; and derness, "being forty days

nights, he was afterward an was with the wild beasts ; tempted of the devil. And

hungered. ^And when the
tempter came to him, he said, If
thou be the Sou of God, command
that these stones be made bread. ■* But
he answered and said. It is written,
Man shall not live by bread
alone, but by every word that
proceedeth out of the mouth
of God. 5 Then the devil taketh
him up into the holy city, and set-
teth him on a pinnacle of the tem-
ple, 6 and saith unto him, If thou
be the Son of God, cast thyself
down: for it is written, He shall
give his angels charge con-
cerning thee : and in their
hands they shall bear thee
up, lest at any time thou dash
thy foot against a stone. ''Je-
sus said unto him, It is written
again, Tliou slialt not tempt tlie
Lord thy God. ^ Again, the devil
taketh him up into an exceeding
high mountain, and sheweth him
all the kingdoms of the world, and
the glory of them ; ^ and saith unto
him, All these things will I give
thee, if thou wilt fall down and
worship me. i° Then saith Jesus
unto him. Get thee hence, Satan :
for it is wi'itten, Thou shalt wor-
ship the Lord thy God, and
him only shalt thou serve.
11 Then the devil leavetli him,
and, behold, angels came and
ministered unto him.

in those days he did eat
nothing : and when they were end-
ed, he afterward hungered. ^ And
the devil said unto him. If thou
be the Son of God, command this •
stone that it be made bread. ''And
Jesus answered him, saying. It is
written. That man shall not live
by bread alone, but by every
word of God. 5 And the devil, tak-
ing him up into an high mountain,
shewed unto him all the kingdoms
of the world in a moment of time.
"And the devil said unto him, All
this jiower will I give thee, and the
glory of them : for that is delivered
unto me ; and to whomsoever I will
I give it. '' If thou therefore wilt
worship me, all shall be thine. "^And
Jesus answered and said unto him.
Get thee behind me, Satan : for it
is written. Thou shalt worship
the Lord thy God, and him
only shalt thou serve. ^And
he brought him to Jerusalem, and
set him on a pinnacle of the tem-
ple, and said unto him, If thou be
the Son of God, cast thyself down
from hence : i" for it is written,
He shall give his angels
charge over thee, to keep
thee: iiand in their hands
they shall bear thee up, lest
at any time thou dash thy
foot against a stone, i- And
Jesus answering said unto him. It

is said. Thou shalt not tempt
the Lord thy God. i^And when the devil had ended all the tempta-
tion, he dei^arted from him for a season.

12 THE TESTIMONY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST. A. D. 27.

18. The Answer of John the Baptist to the Priests and
Levites sent from Jerusalem.

St. John i. 15—28.

15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He
that Cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. '"And of his
fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. ^''For the law was given by Moses,
but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. ^^ No man hath seen God at any time ;
the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he liath declared him.

i^And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from
Jerusalem to ask him. Who art tliou ? ^'> And he confessed, and denied not ; but con-
fessed, I am not the Christ. "^ And tliey asked him. What then ? Art thou Elias ?
And he saitli, I am not. Art thou that prophet '{ And lie answei-ed. No. -- Tlien
said they unto him. Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them tliat sent
us. What sayest thou of thyself? '-^He said, I am the voice of one crying
in the wilderness. Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet
Esaias. "-^And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. ^SAnd they asked
him, and said unto him. Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor
Elias, neither that prophet ? -^ John answered them, saying, I baptize with water :
Imt there standeth one among you, whom ye know not ; ^ he it is, who coming
after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

19. His Testimony to Jesus.

St. John i. 29—34.

29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith. Behold the Lamb
of God, which taketh away the sin of the world, ^dfj^jg jy jjg qj- whom I said, After
me cometh a man which is preferred before me : for he was before me. '^^ And I
knew him not : but that lie should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come
baptizing witli water. ^-And John bare record, saying, I saw the Sjiirit descending
from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. ^s^j^]^ j j^ne^ ]ijni not: but he
tliat sent me to Ijaptize witli water, the same said unto me. Upon whom thou shalt
see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he wliicli baptizeth with
the Holy Ghost. ^^And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

20. The Calling of Andrew and Simon Peter.

St. John i. 35—42.

^•'•AciAiN the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 36and looking
upon Jesus as he walked, he saith. Behold the Lamb of God ! ^7 And the two dis-
ciples lieard him speak, and they followed Jesus. •*** Tlien Jesus turned, and saw
them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi,
(wliich is to say, being interpreted. Master,) where dwellest thou ? "■' He saith unto
them. Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that
day : fur it was about the tenth hour. ■^" One of the two wliich heard .John .speak,
and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. ■*! He first tindeth his own
brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Mcssias, which is, being in-
terpreted, the Christ. ■i^And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him,
he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona : thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by
interpretation, A stone.

A.D. 27. CHRIST PVEGETH THE TEMPLE. 13

21. The Calling of Philip and Nathanael,

St. John i. 43—51.

43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and
saith unto him, follow me. "" Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and
Peter. *^ Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him. We have found him, of whom
Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?
Philip saith unto him, Come and see. 47jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and
saith of him. Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile ! 48 Nathanael saith
unto him. Whence knowest thou me ? Jesus answered and said unto him. Before that
Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. 49 Nathanael
answered and saith unto him. Rabbi, thou art the Son of God ; thou art the King
of Israel, ^o jggus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee
under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these, ^i^nd
he saith unto him. Verily, verily, I say unto you. Hereafter ye shall see heaven open,
and tlie angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.

22. The Marriage Feast at Cana in Galilee.

St. John ii. 1—12.

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee ; and the mother of
Jesus was there : - and both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him. They have no
wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her. Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is
not yet come, ^jjis mother saith unto the servants. Whatsoever he saith unto you,
do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the
purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. '^ Jesus saith unto them,
Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. ^And he saith
unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare
it. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and
knew not whence it was : (but the servants which drew the water knew ;) the governor
of the feast called the bridegroom, i^and saith unto him. Every man at the begin-
ning doth set forth good wine ; and when men have well drunk, then that which
is worse : but thou hast kept the good wine until now. " This beginning of miracles
did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory ; and his disciples
believed on him.

12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren,
and his disciples : and they continued there not many days.

23. Christ purgeth the Temple.

St. John ii. 13—25.

"And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, i4and
found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of
money sitting : i^ and when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them
all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers'

14 JESUS TEACHETH NIC0DEMU8. A. D 27.

St. John ii. 13—25.

money, and overthrew the tables; i^and said unto them that sold doves, Take these
things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. '''And his
disciples remembered that it was written. The zeal of thine house hath eaten
me up. '8 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto
us, seeing that thou doest these things ? ^^ Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy
this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 2" Then said the Jews, Forty and
six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days ? 21 But
he spake of the temple of his body. 22When therefore he was risen from the dead,
his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them ; and they believed the
scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.

-^ Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed
in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. -''But Jesus did not commit
himself unto them, because he knew all me?t, '^^and needed not that any should tes-
tify of man : for he knew what was in man.

24. Jesus Teacheth Nicodemus.

St. John hi. 1—22.

Therk was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews :
2 the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou
art a teacher come from God : for no man can do these miracles that thou doest,
except God be with him. ^ Jesus answered and said unto him. Verily, verily, I say
unto thee. Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. ^Nico-
demus saith unto him. How can a man be born when he is old ? can he enter the
second time into his mother's womb, and be born ? ^ Jesus answered. Verily, verily,
I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter
into the kingdom of God. ^ That which is born of the flesh is ilesh ; and that whicli
is born of the Spirit is spirit. '^ Marvel not that I said unto thee. Ye must be born
again. ^ The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but
canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth : so is every one that is born
of the Spirit. ^ Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be ?
'" Jesus answered and said unto him. Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not
these tilings ? " Verily, verily, I say unto thee. We speak that we do know, and
testify that we have seen ; and ye receive not our witness. ^^ jf j }iave told you
earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly
things? i3^,j(j fio man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from
heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. i^And as Moses lifted up the ser-
pent in the wilderness, even so mixst the Son of man be lifted up: ^'that whosoever
believeth in him should not pei-ish, but have eternal life, i*" For God so loved the
world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should
not perish, but have everlasting life, i'' For God sent not his Son into the world to
condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved, '^jjg tjj^t
believeth on him is not condemned : but he that believeth not is condemned already,
because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. i^And
this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness
rather than light, because their deeds were evil. "^For every one that doeth evil
hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 g^t
he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that
they are wrought in God.

22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judsea ; and there
he tarried with them, and baptized.

A. D. 27. CHRIST TALKETH WITH A WOMAN OF SAMARIA. 15

25. The Baptism, Witness, and Doctrine of John concerning

Christ.

St. John hi. 23—36.

23 And John also was baptizing in ^non near to Salim, because there was much
water there : and they came, and were baptized. ^-^ For John was not yet cast into
prison.

25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about
purifying. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with
thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and
all mew come to him. 27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except
it be given him from heaven. 28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am
not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. 29 jje that hath the bride is the bride-
groom : but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth
greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled, ^ojje
must increase, but I must decrease, ^i He that conieth from above is above all : he
that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth : he that cometh from heaven
is above all. ^2 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth ; and no man
receiveth his testimony, ^sjje that hath received his testiinony hath set to his seal
.that God is true. 34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for
God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto Mm. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and
hath given all things into his hand. -'6 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting
life : and he that believeth not the Son sliall not see life ; but the wrath of God
abideth on him.

26. Christ talketh with a Woman of Samaria.

St. John iv. 1 — 42.

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made
and baptized more disciples than John, 2 (though Jesus himself baptized not, but his
disciples,) 3 he left Judaja, and departed again into Galilee. ^And he mu,st needs go
through Samaria. ^ Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near
to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. « Now Jacob's well was
there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well : aiid
it was about the sixth hour.

7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her. Give
me to drink. ^ (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) » Then
saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink
of me, which am a woman of Samaria ? for the Jews have no dealings with the Sama-
ritans. 1" Jesus answered and said unto her. If thou knewest the gift of God, and
who it is that saith to thee. Give me to drink ; thou wouldest have asked of him,
and he would have given thee living water. " The woman saith unto him. Sir, thou
hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep : from whence then hast thou that
living water ? 12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and
drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle ? " jesus answered and said
unto her. Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again : !•* but whosoever
drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst ; but the water that
I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
" The woman saith unto him. Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come
hither to draw, is jesus saith unto her. Go, call thy husband, and come hither. ^''The
woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her. Thou hast well

HEROD IMPRISONETH JOHN THE BAPTIST. A. D. 27.

St. John iv. 1 — 42.

said, I have no husband: ^^for thovi hast had five husbands ; and he whom thou now
hast is not thy husband : in that saidst thou truly. '^ The woman saith unto him,
Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. ^OQur fathers worshipped in this mountain;
and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship, ^i Jesus saith
imto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this moun-
tain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what :
we know what we worship : for salvation is of the Jews, ^s But the hour cometh,
and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in
truth : for the Father seeketh such to worship him. -•* God is a Spirit : and they that
worship him must worship Mm in spirit and in truth. 25 The woman saith unto him,
I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ : when he is come, he will tell
us all things, ^ejgg^s saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the
woman : yet no man said. What seekest thou ? or, Why talkest thou with her ?
28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to
the men, 29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did : is not this
the Christ ? ""^ Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.

31 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying. Master, eat. ^- But he
said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. ^^ Therefore said the
disciples one to another. Hath any man brought him ought to eat? 34jesus saith
unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his
work. 33 gay not ye. There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold,
I say unto you. Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white
already to harvest. •''^And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit
unto life eternal : that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice
together. 37And herein is that saying true. One soweth, and another reapeth. ^sj
sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour : other men laboured, and ye
are entered into their labours. 39And many of the Samaritans of that city believed
on him for the saying of the woman, which testified. He told me all that ever I did.
* So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would
tarry with them : and he abode there two days, ^i And many more believed because
of his own word; 42aud said unto the woman. Now we believe, not because of thy
saying : for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ,
the Saviour of the world.

27. Herod imprisoneth John the Baptist.

St. Matt. xiv. 3—5. St. Mark vi. 17 — 20. St. Luke hi. 19—20.

3 [For] Herod [had] laid
hold on John, and bound
him, and put him in prison
for Herodias' sake, his bro-
ther Philip's wife. ^For
John said unto him. It is
not lawful for thee to have
her. ^And when he would
have put him to death, he
feared the multitude, be-
cause they counted him as
a prophet.

17 [For] Herod [himself
had] sent forth and laid hold
upon John, and bound him
in prison for Herodias' sake,
his brother Philip's wife :
for he had married her.
18 For John had said unto
Herod, It is not lawful for

19 But Herod the te-
trarch, being reproved by
him [John] for Herodias his
brother Philip's wife, and
for all the evils which He-
rod had done, 20 added yet
this above all, that he shut
up John in j)rison.

thee to have thy brother's
wife. 18 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against
him, and would have killed him ; but she could
not : 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was
a just man and an holy, and observed him ; and
when he heard him, he did many things, and heard
him gladly.

JO ;> o

•me PLACES in

THE HOLY LANB Zal""""-

Counected 'witli tlie

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J-ro/TK Capemxxnjn U* Je^'U-&<xienL, to Jf'i'i<iho(oi^ MettijoLbuf^a > to

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A.D. 28.

CHRIST PBEACRETH IN GALILEE.

St. Matt. iv.
12, 17.

28. Christ beginneth to preach.

A.D. 28. 32"'J ijear of our Lord's life.

St. Mark i. St. Luke iv.

14, 15. 14, 15.

St. John iv.
43—54.

12 Now wheu Je-
sus had heard that
John was cast into
prison, he departed
into Galilee. ^Trom
that time Jesus be-
gan to preach, and
to say, Repent : for
the kingdom of hea-
ven is at hand.

I'^Now after that
John was put in jDri-
son, Jesus came in-
to Galilee, preach-
ing the gosisel of
the kingdom of God,
'" and saying, The
time is fulfilled, and
the kingdom of God
is at hand : repent
ye, and believe the
gospel.

I'IAnd Jesus re-
turned in the power
of the Spirit into
Galilee : and there
went out a fame of
him through all the
region round about.
i°And he taught in
their synagogues, be-
ing glorified of all.

43 Now after two
days he departed
thence, and went in-
to Galilee. ■"For Je-
sus himself testified,
that a prophet hath
no honour in his
own country. -^^Then
when he was come
into Galilee, the Ga-
lileans received him,
having seen all the

things that he did
at Jerusalem at the feast : for they also went unto the feast.

•IS So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the
water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick
at Capernaum. ■*'' When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaja
into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come
down, and heal his son : for he was at the pomt of death. ■^ Then said
Jesus unto him. Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.
■^ The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my cb.ild die. ^" Je-
sus saith unto him, Go thy way ; thy son liveth. And the man believed
the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. si And
as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying,
Thy son liveth. 52 Then enquired he of them the hour when be began
to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour
the fever left him. 53 So the father knew that it was at the same hour,
in the which Jesus said unto him. Thy son liveth : and himself be-
lieved, and his whole house. S'lThis is again the second miracle that
Jesus did, when he was come out of Judfea into Galilee.

29. He teacheth in Nazareth.

St. Luke iv. 16—30.

16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up : and, as his custoju
was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read, i^ And
there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had
opened the book, he found the place where it was written, i^The Spirit of the
Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to
the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deli-
verance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set
at liberty them that are bruised, is to preach the acceptable year
of the Lord. 20 j^nd he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister,
and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened
on him. 21 And he began to say unto them. This day is this scripture fulfilled in
your ears. 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which
proceeded out of his mouth. And they said. Is not this Joseph's son? 23 And he
said unto them. Ye will .surely .say unto me this proverb. Physician, heal thyself:
whatsoever we have heard done in Cyi.eruaum, do also here in thy country. 24 And
he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country. 25 ^ut

/ ^

18 PETER AND ANDBEH^, JAMES AND JOHN, CALLED. A. D. 28.

St. Luke iv. 16-30.

I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the
heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout
all the land; ^ai^i^t unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city
of Sidon, unto a woman that vxcs a widow. 27 And many lepers were in Israel in
the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman
the Syrian.

•-8 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with
wrath, ^-'and rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow
of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.
30 But he passing through the midst of them went his way.

30. JesTis dwelleth in Capernaum.

St. Matt. iv. 13—16. St. Luke iv. 31, 32.

13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and 31A.nd came down to Capernaum, a

dwelt in Capernaum, wdiicli is upon the city of Galilee, and taught them on the
sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and sabbath days. ^a^Qj they were astonish-
Neplithalim : i-* that it might be fulfilled ed at his doctrine: for his word was with
which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, power,
saying, i-' The land of Zabulon, and

the laud of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond
Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles ; i^tiig peojile which sat
in darkness saw great light ; and to them which sat in
the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.

31. He calleth Peter and Andrew, James and John.

St. M.iTT. IV. 18—22. St. Mark i. 16—20. St. Luke v. 1—11.

18 And Jesus, walking
by the sea of Galilee, saw
two brethren, Simon called
Peter, and Andrew his bro-
ther, casting a net into the
sea: for they were fishers.
19 And he saith unto them,
Follow me, and I will make
you fishers of men. 20 ^nd
they straightway left their
nets, and followed him.
-1 And going on from thence,
he saw other two brethren,
James the son of Zebedee,
and John his brother, in a
ship with Zebedee their fa-
ther, mending their nets ;
and he called them. 22 And
they immediately left the
ship and their father, and
followed him.

16 Now as he walked by
the sea of Galilee, he saw
Simon and Andrew his bro-
ther casting a net into the
sea : for they were fishers,
i*" And Jesus said unto them.
Come ye after me, and I
will make you to become
fishers of men. i^ And
straightway they forsook
their nets, and followed
him. 19 And when he had
gone a little farther thence,
he saw James the son of
Zebedee, and John his bro-
ther, who also were in the
ship mending their nets.
2t'And straightway he called
them : and they left their
father Zebedee in the shiji
with the hired servants, and
went after him.

And it came to pass,
that, as the people pressed
upon him to hear the word
of God, he stood by the lake
of Gennesaret, 2 and saw
two ships standing by the
lake : but the fishermen were
gone out of them, and were
washing their nets. ^And
he entered into one of the
ships, which was Simon's,
and prayed him that he
would thrust out a little
from the land. And he sat
down, and taught the people
out of the ship. ^Now when
he had left speaking, he said
unto Simon, Launch out in-
to the deep, and let down
your nets for a draught.
^And Simon answering said
unto him, Master, we have
toiled all the night, and

A. D. 28.

JESUS HEALETE AT CAPERNAUM.

St. Matt. iv. 18—22.

St. Mark i. 16—20.

St. Luke v. 1 — 11.

have taken nothing : nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
^And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of
fishes: and their net brake. ^Aiid they beckoned unto their partners,
which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them.
And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying,
Depart from me ; for I am a sinful man, Lord. 9 For he was aston-
ished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which
they had taken : i'^ and so ivas also James, and John, the sons of
Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon,
Fear not ; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. i^ And when they
had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

32. He cureth one possessed of a Devil.

St. Mark i. 21—28. St. Luke rv. 33—37.

-1 And they went into Capernaum ;
and straightway on the sabbath day he
entered into the synagogue, and taught.
22 And they were astonished at his doc-
trine : for he taught them as one that had
authority, and not as the scribes. -^And
there was in their synagogue a man with
an unclean spirit ; and he cried out, -^ say-
ing. Let us alone ; what have we to do
with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art
thou come to destroy us ? I know thee
who thou art, the Holy One of God. ^s^nd
Jesus rebuked him, saying. Hold thy peace,
and come out of him. -^And when the
unclean spirit had torn him, and cried
with a loud voice, he came out of him.
27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that

33 And in the synagogue there was a
man, which had a spirit of an unclean
devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

34 saying. Let us alone ; what have we to
do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth ? art
thou come to destroy us? I know thee
who thou art ; the Holy One of God.

35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying. Hold
thy peace, and come out of him. And
when the devil had thrown him in the
midst, he came out of him, and hurt him
not. 36Ajid they were all amazed, and
spake among themselves, saying. What
a word is this ! for with authority and
power he commandeth the imclean spirits,
and they come out. 37_^(i the fame of
him went out into every place of the
country round about.

they questioned among themselves, saying,

What thing is this ? what new doctrine is

this ? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and

they do obey him. ^s^nd immediately his fame spread abroad

throughout all the region round about Galilee.

33. He healeth Simon Peter's mother-in-law, and others.

St. Matt. viii. 14—17. St. Mark i. 29—34. St. Luke iv. 38—41,

I'IAnd when Jesus was
come into Peter's house, he
saw his wife's mother laid,
and sick of a fever. i^And
he touched her hand, and

29 And forthwith, when
they were come out of the
synagogue, they entered in-
to the house of Sunou and
Andrew, with James and
John, 30 But Simon's wile's

38 And he arose out of
the synagogue, and entered
into Simon's house. And
Simon's wife's mother was
taken with a great fever;
and they besought him for
her. 3i) ^-^^ lie stood over
fi2

JESUS PREACHETR THROUGHOUT GALILEE. A. D. 28.

St. Matt. tiii. 14 — 17.

St. Makk I. 29—34.

St. Luke iv. 38—41.

the fever left her : and she
arose, and ministered unto
them.

1® When the even was
yome, they brought unto
him many that were pos-
sessed with devils : and he
cast out the spirits with his
word, and healed all that
were sick : i'' that it might
be fulfilled which was spoken
by Esaias the prophet, say-
ing, Himself took our
infirmities, and bare
our sicknesses.

mother lay sick of a fever,
and anon they tell him of
her. 31 _^nfi jje came and
took her by the hand, and
lifted her up ; and immedi-
ately the fever left her, and
she ministered unto them.

32 And at even, when the
sun did set, they brought
unto him all that were dis-
eased, and them that were
possessed with devils. 33 And
all the city was gathered
together at the door. 34 And
he healed many that were
sick of divers diseases, and
cast out many devils ; and
suffered not the devils to
speak, because they knew
him.

her, and rebuked the fever ;
and it left her : and imme-
diately she arose and minis-
tered unto them.

'^ Now when the sun was
setting, all they that had
any sick with divers dis-
eases brought them unto
him ; and he laid his hands
on every one of them, and
healed them. *i And devils
also came out of many, cry-
ing out, and saying. Thou
art Christ the Son of God.
And he rebuking them suf-
fered them not to speak :
for they knew that he was
Christ.

34. Jesus preacheth throughout Galilee, and healeth a Leper.

St. Matt. iv. 23. St. Mark i. 35 — 45. St. Luke iv. 42 — 44.

35 And in the morning, rising up a great while
before day, he went out, and departed into a soli-
tary place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon and
they that were with him followed after him.
37 And when they had found him, they said unto
him, All men seek for thee. 38 ^^(i j^g gg^jij ^jj^q
them. Let us go into the
next towns, that I may
preach there also : for there-
fore came I forth. 39 And
he jireached in their syna-
gogues throughout all Gali-
lee, and cast out devils.

23 And Jesus went about
all Galilee, teaching in their
synagogues, and preaching
the gosi^el of the kingdom,
and healing all manner of
sickness and all manner of
disease among the people.
VIII. 2 — 4.
2 And, behold, there came
a leper and worshipped him,
saying. Lord, if thou wilt,
thou canst make me clean.
3 And Jesus put forth his
hand, and touched him, say-
ing, I will ; be thou clean.
And immediately his le-
prosy was cleansed.

40 And there came a leper
to him, beseeching him, and
kneeling down to him, and
saying unto him. If thou
wilt, thou canst make, me
clean. •*! And Jesus, moved
with compassion, put forth
his hand, and touched him,
and saith unto him, I will ;
be thou clean. ^" And as soon
as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy
departed from him, and he was cleansed.
■*3An(l he straitly charged him, and forth-
with sent him away; **and saith unto him.

42 And when it was day,
he departed and went into
a desert place : and the peo-
ple sought him, and came
unto him, and stayed him,
that he should not depart
from them. ^SAnd he said
unto them, I must preach
the kingdom of God to other
citie-s also : for therefore am
I sent. 44 And he preached
in the synagogues of Ga-
lilee.

V. 12—16.
i^And it came to pass, when
he was in a certain city, be-
hold a man full of leprosy :
who seeing Jesus fell on his
face, and besought him, say-
ing, Lord, if thou wilt, thou
canst make me clean. i3And
he put forth his hand, and
touched him, saying, I will :
be thou clean. And imme-
diately the leprosy dejiarted
from him. i^And he charg-
ed him to tell no man : but
go, and shew thyself to the

A. D. 28. HE HEALETH ONE SICK OF THE PALSY.

St. Matt. viii. 2 — 4.

St. Mark i. 35—45.

See thou say nothing to any man : but go
thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and
offer for thy cleansing those things which
Moses commanded, for a testimony unto
them. •'SBut he went out, and began to
publish it much, and to blaze abroad the
matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more
openly enter into the city, but was with-
out in desert places : and they came to
him from every quarter.

St. Luke v. 12—16.

priest, and offer for thy
cleansing, according as Mo-
ses commanded, for a tes-
timony unto them, i^jjut
so much the more went
there a fame abroad of him :
and great multitudes came
together to hear, and to be
healed by him of their in-
firmities. IS And he with-
drew himself into the wU-
ilerness, and prayed.

35. He healeth one sick of the Palsy.

St. Matt. ix. 1—8. St. Mark ii. 1—12. St. Luke v. 17—26.

And he entered into a
ship, and passed over, and
came into his own city.

2 And, behold, they brought
to him a man sick of the
palsy, lying on a bed : and
Jesus seeing their faith said
unto the sick of the palsy ;
Son, be of good cheer ; thy
sins be forgiven thee. ^Aml,
behold, certain of the scribes
said within themselves, This
wi«?z. blasphemeth. "i And Je-
sus knowing their thoughts
said, Wlierefore think ye
evil in your hearts ? ■' For
whether is easier, to say, Thy
sins be forgiven thee ; or to
say, Arise, and walk? "But
that ye may know that the
Son of man hath power on
earth to forgive sins, (then
saith he to the sick of the
palsy,) Arise, take up thy
bed, and go unto thine
house. ''And he arose, and
departed to his house.

And again he entered
into Capernaum after some
days ; and it was noised that
he was in the house. ^And
straightway many were ga-
thered together, insomuch
that there wa^ no room to
receive them, no, not so
much as about the door :
and he preached the word
vmto them.

•■' And they come, unto
him, bringing one sick of
the palsy, which was borne
of four. ■lAnd when they
could not come nigh un-
to him for the press, they
uncovered the roof where he
was : and when they had
br( 'cen it up, they let down
the bed wherein the sick of
the palsy lay. ^Wlien Jesus
saw their faith, he said unto
the sick of the palsy. Son,
thy sins be forgiven thee.
"But there were certain of
the scribes sitting there, and
reasoning in their hearts,
''Why doth this 7>ia7i thus
speak blasphemies ? who can
forgive sins but God only ?
8 And immediately when Je-
sus perceived in his spirit
that they so reasoned with-
in themselves, he said unto
them, Why reason ye these

i^And it came to pass
on a certain day, as he was
teaching, that there were
Pharisees and doctors of the
law sitting by, which were
come out of every to\vn of
Galilee, and Judrea, and Je-
rusalem : and the power of
the Lord was present to heal
them.

i^And, behold, men brought
in a bed a man which
was taken with a palsy :
and they sought means to
bring him in, and to lay hhn
before him. '^ And when
they could not find by what
luay they might bring him
in because of the multitude,
they went upon the house-
top, and let him down
through the tiling with his
couch into the midst before
Jesus. 20 And when he saw
their faith, he said unto
him, Man, thy sins are for-
given thee. "1 And the scribes
and the Pharisees began to
reason, saying, Who is this
which spealrt^th blasphe-
mies ? Who can forgive sins,
but God alone ? 22 But
when Jesus perceived their
thoughts, he answering said
unto them, What reason ye

JESVS CALLETH MATTHEW.

A. D. 28.

St. Matt. ix. 1 — 8.

St. Mark n. 1 — 12.

St. Luke v. 17—26.

"But when the multitudes
saw it, they marvelled, and
glorified God, whicli had
given such power unto men.

things in your hearts ? " Whe-
ther is it easier to say to
the sick of the palsy, Thy
sins he forgiven thee ; or to
say, Arise, and take up thy
bed, and walk ? w But that
ye may know that the Son
of man hath power on earth
to forgive sins, (he saith to
the sick of the palsy,) " I
say unto thee. Arise, and
take up thy bed, and go thy
way into thine house, i^^nd
immediately he arose, took
up the bed, and went forth
before them all ; insomuch
that they were all amazed,
and glorified God, saying,
We never saw it on this
fashion.

in your hearts ? 23 Whether
is easier, to say, Thy sins be
forgiven thee ; or to say.
Rise up and walk? 24 But
that ye may know that the
Son of man hath power
upon earth to forgive sins,
(he said unto the sick of
the palsy,) I say unto thee.
Arise, and take up thy
couch, and go into thine
house. 25Ajj2 immediately
he rose up before them, and
took up that whereon he
lay, and departed to his
own house, glorifying God.
26 And they were all amazed,
and they glorified God, and
were filled with fear, saying,
We have seen strange things
to day.

36. Jesus calleth Matthew from the Receipt of Custom, &c.

St. Matt. ix. 9—13. St. Mark ii. 1-3—17. St. Luke v. 27—32.

^AxD as Jesus passed
forth from thence, he saw
a man, named Matthew,
sitting at the receipt of
custom : and he saith unto
him. Follow me. And he
arose, and followed him.
i''And it came to pass, as
Jesus sat at meat in the
house, liehold, many piibli-
cans and sinners came and
sat do\vn with him and
his disciples. i^And when
the Pharisees saw it, they
said iinto his disciples. Why
eateth your Master with
publicans and sinners? i2But
when Jesus heard that, he
said unto them. They that
be whole need not a physi-
cian, but they that are sick.
1^ But go ye and learn what
that meaneth, I will have
mercy, and not sacrifice :
for I am not come to call
the righteous, but sinners to
repentance.

i^AxD he went forth
again by the sea side ; and
all the multitude resorted
unto him, and he taught
them. 14^11(1 as he passed
by, he saw Levi the son of
AJphffius sitting at the re-
ceipt of custom, and said
unto him, Follow me. And
he arose and followed him.
!■'' And it came to pass, that,
as Jesus sat at meat in his
house, many publicans and
sinners sat also together
with Jesus and his disciples :
for there were many, and
they followed him. ^^j^nd
when the scribes and Pha-
risees saw him eat with
publicans and sinners, they
said xmto his disciples, How
is it that he eateth and
drinketh with publicans and
sinners ? i'' When Jesus

27 And after these things
he went forth, and saw a
publican, named Levi, sit-
ting at the receipt of cus-
tom : and he said unto him.
Follow me. 28 And he left
all, rose up, and followed
him. 29 And Levi made him
a great feast in his own
house : and there was a
great company of publicans
and of others that sat down
with them. ^^ But their
scribes and Pharisees mur-
mured against his disciples,
saying. Why do ye eat and
drink witli publicans and
sinners ? 3i And Jesus an- , .
swering said unto them, ;|
They that are whole need//
not a physician ; but they
that are sick. ^2 j came not
to call the righteous, but '
sinners to repentance.

heard it, he saith unto them.
They that are whole have no need of the physi-
cian, but they that are sick : I came not to call
the righteoixs, but sinners to repentance.

A. D. 28.

JOURNEY TO JEEVSALEM.

St. Matt. ix. 14 — 17.

St. Mark it. 18—22.

St. Luke v. 33—30.

'■*Thou came to liim the
iliscipk's of John, saying,
Wliy ilo we and the Phari-
sees fast oft, Lut thy disci-
ples fast not? 15 And Jesus
said nnto them. Can the
children of the bridecham-
ber mourn, as long as the
bridegroom is with them ?
but the days will come,
when the bridegroom shall
be taken from them, and
then shall they fast.

IS No man putteth a piece
of new cloth unto an old gar-
ment, for that which is put
in to fill it up taketh from
the garment, and the rent
is made worse, i'' Neither
do men put new wine into
old bottles : else the bottles
break, and the wine runneth
out, and the bottles perish ;
but they put new wine into
new bottles, and both are
preserved.

and the
marred :
bottles.

wme
but

^^ And they said unto him,
Why do the disciples of
John fast often, and make
prayers, and likewise the
discijiles of the Pharisees ;
but thine eat and drink ?
^■lAnd he said unto them.
Can ye make the children
of the bridechamber fast,
while the bridegroom is
with them ? "■' But the days
will come, when the bride-
groom shall be taken away
from them, and then shall
they fast in those days.

38 And he spake also a
parable unto them ; No
man putteth a piece of a
new garment upon an old ;
if otherwise, then both the
new maketh a i"ent, and the
piece that was take7i out of
the new agreeth not with the
old. 37Axid no man putteth
new wine into old bottles ;
else the new wine will burst
the bottles, and be spilled,
and the bottles shall perish.
38 But new wine must be
put into new bottles ; and
both are preserved. 39 No
also having drunk old un'ne straightway desireth
: for he saith. The old is better.

■1^ And the disciples of
John and of the Pharisees
used to fast : and they come
and say unto him. Why do
the disciples of John and of
the Pharisees fast, but thy
disciples fast not ? i^And
.Jesus said unto them. Can
the children of the bride-
chamber fast, while the
bridegroom is with them ?
as long as they have the
bridegroom with them, they
cannot fast. -" But the days
will come, when the bride-
groom shall be taken away
Irom them, and then shall
they fast in those days.

21 No man also seweth a
piece of new cloth on an old
garment : else the new piece
that filled it up taketh away
from the old, and the rent
is made worse. 22 ^^d no
man putteth new wine into
old bottles : else the new
wine doth burst the bottles,
is spilled, and the bottles will be
new wine must be put into new

man
new

37. Journey to Jerusalem.— The Cure at the Pool

of Bethesda.

St. John v.

Afteii this there was a feast of the Jews ; and Jcsns went up to Jerusalem.
-Now there is at .Jerusalem by the .sheep market a pool, which is called in the
Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 i^ these lay a great multitude ot
impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. ■* For
an anwl went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water : who-
soever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of
whatsoever disease he had. 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity
thirty and eight years. ^When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now
a long time in that case, he saith unto him. Wilt thou be made whole? ''The im-
potent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put
me into the pool : but wliile I am coming, another steppeth down before me. ^ Jesus

24 THE CURE AT THE POOL OF BETHESDA. A. D. 28.

St. John v.

saith unto him. Rise, take up tliy bed, and walk. "And immediately the 7i)an was
made whole, and took up his bed, and walked : and on the same day was the sabT)ath.
1" The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day : it is not
lawful for thee to carry thy bed. ^^ He answered them, He that made me whole, the
same said unto me. Take wp thy bed, and walk. ^^ Then asked they him. What
man is that which said unto thee. Take up thy bed, and walk? iSj^j^j i^ ^i^^t was
healed wist not who it was : for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being
in thcct place. ^* Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him.
Behold, thou art made whole : sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.
15 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him
whole.

16 And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because
he had done these things on the sabbath day. i^But Jesus answered them, My
Father worketh hitherto, and I work, i^ Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill
him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his
Father, making himself equal with God. i^'Then answered Jesus and said unto
them, Verily, verily, I say unto you. The Son can do nothing of himself, but what
he seeth the Father do : for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son
likewise. ""For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that him-
self doeth : and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.
21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and qiiickeneth them; even so the Son
(laickenetli whom he will. -- For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed
all judgment unto the Son : ^3 that all men should honour the Son, even as they
honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father
which hath sent him. 24Verily, verily, I say unto you. He that heareth my word,
and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into
condemnation ; but is passed from death unto life. 25 Verily, verily, I say unto you.
The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of
God : and they that hear shall live. 26 jPor as the Father hath life in himself ; so
hath he given to the Son to have life in himself ; 27 and hath given him authority
to execute ju.dgment also, because he is the Son of man. 28 Marvel not at this : for
the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 and
shall come forth ; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life ; and they
that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. ^"I can of mine own self
do nothing : as I hear, I judge ; and my judgment is just ; because I seek not mine
own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent nie. ^i If I bear witness of myself,
my witness is not true. ^2 There is another that beareth witness of me ; and I know
that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. ^^Ye sent unto John, and he
bare witness unto the truth. ^^ But I receive not testimony from man : but these
things I say, that ye might be saved. ^^ jjg -^y^s a burning and a shining light : and
ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. '■^ But I have greater witness
than that of John : for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same
works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. ^z^nd the Father
himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his
voice at any time, nor seen his shape. ^^ And ye have not his word abiding in you :
for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. 39 Search the scriptures ; for in them
_3'e think ye have eternal life : and they are they which testify of me. 4o ^nd ye will
not come to me, that ye might have life. ■*! i receive not honour from men. ^2 gut
I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. 43 j ^m come in my Father's
name, and ye receive me not : if another shall come in his own name, him ye will
receive. -14 jjow can ye believe, which receive honour one of mother, and seek not the
honour that cometh from God only? ^spg not think that I will accuse you to the
Father: thei-e is one that accusetli you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. 46 For had
ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he %vi'ote of me. ^zjj^t if ye
believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words ?

A. D. 28.

THE PHARISEES' BLINDNESS REPROVED.

38. Jesus reproveth the Blindness of the Pharisees concerning
the Breach of the Sabbath, by Scripture, by Reason,
and by a Miracle.

St, Matt. xii. 1 — 21.

St. Mark ii. 23.— iir. 6.

St. Luke vi. 1 — 11.

At that time Jesus
went on the sabbath day
through the corn ; and his
disciples were an hungred,
and began to pluck the ears
of com, and to eat. ^B^^t
when the Pharisees saw it,
they said unto him, Behold,
thy disciples do that which
is not lawful to do upon the
sabbath day. ^ But he said
unto them. Have ye not read
what David did, when he
was an himgred, and they
that were with him ; * how
he entered into the house of
God, and did eat the shew-
bread, which was not lawful
for him to eat, neither for
them which were with him,
but only for the priests?
5 Or have ye not read in the
law, how that on the sab-
bath days the priests in the
temple profane the sabbath,
and are blameless ? ^ g^t I
say unto you, That in this
place is one greater than
' But if ye had

23 And it came to pass,
that he went through the
corn fields on the sabbath
day ; and his disciples be-
gan, as they went, to pluck
the ears of corn. ^4 ^n^ t]jg
Pharisees said unto him.
Behold, Why do they on
the sabbath day that which
is not lawful ? "5 ^^^d jjg
said unto them. Have ye
never read what David did,
when he had need, and was
an hungred, he, and they
that were with him? -^How
he went into the house of
God in the days of Abia-
thar the high priest, and did
eat the shewbread, which
is not lawful to eat but for
the priests, and gave also
to them which were with
him ? 27 And he said unto
them. The sabbath was made
for man, and not man for
the sabbath : -^ therefore the
Son of man is Lord also of
the sabbath.

the temple.

known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not
sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

9 And when he was de-
parted thence, he went into
their synagogue : ^° and, be-
hold, there was a man which
had his hand withered. And
they asked him, saying, Is
it lawful to heal on the sab-
bath days ? that they might
accuse him. " And he said
unto them. What man shall
there be among you, that
shall have one sheep, and if
it fall into a pit on the sab-
bath day, will he not lay
hold on it, and lift it out ?

III. And he entered again
into the syna'gogue; and there
was a man there which had
a withered hand. ^ And they
watched him, whether he
would heal him on the sab-
bath day ; that they might
accuse him. ^And he saith
unto the man which had the
withered hand. Stand forth.
*And he saitli unto them,
Is it lawful to do good on
the sabbath days, or to do
evil ? to save life, or to kill ?
But they held their peace.

And it came to pass on
the second sabbath after the
first, that he went through
the corn fields ; and his dis-
ciples j)lucked the ears of
com, and did eat, nibbing
them in thci?- hands. ^And
certain of the Pharisees said
unto them. Why do ye that
which is not lawful to do
on the sabbath days? ^And
Jesus answering them said,
Have ye not read so much
as this, what David did, when
himself was an hungred,
and they which were with
him ; ^ how he went into
the house of God, and did
take and eat the shewbread,
and gave also to them that
were with liim ; which it is
not lawful to eat but for
the priests alone ? ^ And he
said unto them. That the
Son of man is Lord also of
the sabbath.

6 And it came to pass also
on another sabbath, that he
entered into the synagogue
and taught : and there was
a man whose right hand
was withered. '' And the
scribes and Pharisees watch-
ed him, whether he would
heal on the sabbath day ;
that the}'- might find an ac-
cusation against him. ''But
he knew their thoughts, and
said to the man which had
the withered hand. Rise up,
and stand forth in the midst.
And he arose and stood
forth. ^ Then said Jesus unto

CHRIST CHOOSETH HIS TWELVE APOSTLES. A. D. 28.

St. Matt. xii. 1 — 21.

St. Maek II. 23.— m. 6.

St. Luke vi. 1 — 11.

^" How much then is a man
better tlian a sheep? Where-
fore it is lawful to do well
on the sabbath days. I'^Then
saith he to the man, Stretch
forth thine hand. And he
stretched it forth ; and it
was restored whole, like as
the other.

14 Then the Pharisees went
out, and held a council a-
gainst him, how they might
destroy him. ^^But when
Jesus knew it, he withdrew

•'' And when ho had looked
round about on them with
anger, "oeing grieved for the
hardness of their hearts, he
saith unto the man. Stretch
forth thine hand. And he
stretched it out : and his
hand was restored whole as
the other.

"And the Pharisees went
foi'th, and straigiitway took
counsel with the Herodians
against him, how they might
destroy him.

himself from thence : and
great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; i^and charged
them that they should not make him known ; '" that it might be ful-
filled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, i^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 judgment to the Gentiles. ^^ He shall not strive, nor
cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. 20^
bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he
not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. 21 And
in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

them, I will ask you one
thing ; Is it lawful on the
sa1)bath days to do good, or
to do evil ? to save life, or to
destroy it ? i" And looking
round about upon them all,
he said unto the man, Stretch
forth thy hand. And he did
so : and his hand was re-
stored whole as the other.

11 And they were filled
with madness ; and commun-
ed one with another what
they might do to Jesus.

39. Christ chooseth His Twelve Apostles.

St. Matt. X. 2—4. iv.24,25. St. Maek hi. 13—19. St. Luke vi. 12—19.

2 Now the names of the
twelve apostles are these ;
The first, Simon, who is call-
ed Peter, and Andrew his
brother ; James the son of
Zebedee, and John his bi'o-
ther ; ^ Philip, and Bartho-
lomew ; Thomas, and Mat-
thew the publican ; James
the son of Alphseus, and
Lebba'us, whose surname
was ThaddfEus ; * Simon the
Canaanite, and Judas Isca-
riot, who also betrayed him.

'•''And he goeth up into a
mountain, and calleth unto
him whom he would : and
they came unto him. i^^nd
he ordained twelve, that
^they should be with him,
and that he might send
them forth to preach, '^and
to have power to heal sick-
nesses, and to cast out devils :
'"and Simon he surnamed
Peter ; i'' and James the son
of Zebedee, and John the
brother of James ; and he
surnamed them Boanerges,
which is. The sons of thun-
der : 18 and Andrew, and
Philip, and Bartholomew,
and Matthew, and Thomas,
and James the son of Al-
pha?us, and Thaddnsus, and
Simon the Canaanite, '^and
Judas Iscariot, which also
betrayed him.

12 And it came to pass
in those days, that he went
out into a mountain to praj',
and continued all night in
prayer to God. i^^nd when
it was day, he called unto
him his disciples : and of
them he chose twelve, whom
also he named apostles ;

'■i Simon, (whom he also
named Peter,) and Andrew
his brother, James and John,
Philip and Bartholomew,

15 Matthew and Thomas,
James the son of Alpha3us,
and Simon called Zelotes,

16 and Judas the brother of
James, and Judas Iscariot,
which also w\as the traitor.

A. D. 28.

THE SEBMON ON THE MOUNT.

St. Matt. tv. 24, 25.

St. Mark hi. 7—12.

St. Luke vi. 17 — 19.

2-1 And his fame went
tliroxighout all Syria : and
they brought unto him all
sick people that were taken
with divers diseases and tor-
ments, and those which were
possessed with devils, and
those which were lunatick,
and those that had the palsy ;
and he healed them.

-5 And there followed him
great multitudes of people
from Galilee, and from De-
capolis, and from Jerusa-
lem, and fro7ti Juda?a, and
from beyond Jordan.

7 But Jesus withdrew

himself with his disciples to

the sea : and a great multi-
tude from Galilee followed

him, and from Judaia, ^ and

from Jerusalem, and from

Idumfea, and from beyond

Jordan ; and they about

Tyre and Sidon, a great

multitude, when they had

heard what great things he

did, came unto him. ^And

he spake to his disciples,

that a small ship should

wait on him because of the

multitude, lest they should

throng him. i" For he had

healed many ; insomuch that
they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as
had plagues. ^^ And unclean spirits, when they saw him,
fell down before him, and cried, saying. Thou art the
Son of God. *2 And he straitly charged them that
they should not make him known.

^''And he came down with
them, and stood in the plain,
and the company of his dis-
ciples, and a great multi-
tude of people out of all
Judwa and Jerusalem, and
from the sea coast of Tyre
and Sidon, which came to
hear him, and to be healed
of their diseases ; ^^and they
that were vexed with itu-
clean spirits : and they were
healed. ^*'And the whole
multitude sought to touch
him : for there went virtue
out of him, and healed them
all.

40. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.
(«) The Beatitudes.

St. Matt. v. 1—12. St. Luke vi. 20, 21.

""And he lifted up his eyes on his
disciples, and said,

Blessed be yc poor : for your's is the
kingdom of God. ^igigssed are ye that
hunger now : for ye shall be filled. Blessed
arc ye that weep now : for ye shall laugh.

And seeing the multitudes, he went
up into a mountain : and when he was set,
his disciples came unto him: -and he open-
ed his mouth, and taught them, saying,

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit : for
their's is the kingdom of heaven. ''Blessed
are they that mourn : for they shall be
comforted, ^gjessed are the meek: for
they shall inherit the earth. "'Blessed
are they which do hunger and thirst alter
righteousness : for they shall be filled.

" Blessed are the merciful : for they shall obtain mercy. ^ Blessed are
the pure in heart: for they shall see God. » Blessed are the peace-
makers : for they shall be called the children of God. ^^ Blessed are
they which are persecuted for righteous-
ness' sake : for their's is the kingdom of
heaven. ii Blessed are ye, when men shall
revile you, and persecute you, and shall
say all manner of evil against you falsely,
for my sake. ^^ Rejoice, and be exceeding
glad : for great is your reward in heaven :
for so persecuted they the prophets which
were before you.

22—26.

" Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you,
and when they shall separate you from
their comimny, and shall reproach you, and
cast out your name as evil, for the Son of
man's sake. -■' Rejoice ye in that day, and
leap for joy ; for, behold, your reward is
great in heaven : for in the like manner did
their fathers unto the prophets. 24But woe unto you that are rich!

28 THE SEBMON ON THE MOUNT. A. D. 28.

St. Matt. v. 1—12. St. Luke vi. 22-26.

for ye have received your consolation, ^s "^q^ ^nto you that are full !
for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now ! for ye shall
mourn and weep. "-^Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of
you ! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

(h) The Salt of the Earth.

St. Matt. v. 13.

1* Ye are the salt of the earth : but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith
shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be
trodden under foot of men.

(St. Mark ix. 50. St. Luke xiv. 34, 35.)
(c) The Light of the World.

St. Matt. v. 14—16.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid
15 Neither do men light a caudle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick ;
and it giveth light unto all that are in the house, ^^het your light so shine before
men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

(For ver. 15, compare St. Mark iv. 21 ; St. Luke viii. 16 ; xi. 33.)

(cZ) The Fulfilment of the Law.

St. Matt. v. 17 — 20.

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets : I am not
come to destroy, but to fulfil, ispor verily I say unto you. Till heaven and earth
pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach
men so, he shall be called the least in the Icingdom of heaven : but whosoever shall
do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven, ^o for
I say unto you. That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the
scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

(For ver. 18, compare St. Luke xvi. 17.)

(e) What it is to kill.

St. Matt. v. 21—26.

21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and
whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment : 22 b^t I say unto you, That
whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judg-
ment : and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council ;

A.D. 28. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. 29

St. Matt. v. 21—26.

but whosoever shall say. Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. 23 Therefore if
thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought
against thee; 24 leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be recon-
ciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. "^ Agree with thine adversary
quickly, whiles thou art in the way with liim ; lest at any time the adversary deliver
thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into
prison. ^6 Verily I say unto thee. Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou
hast paid the uttermost farthing.

(For verses 25, 26, compare St. Luke xii. 58, 59.)

(/) What it is to commit Adultery,

St. Matt. v. 27—32.

■-''Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit
adultery : ^s^ut I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after
her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart, ^s^u^i jf thy right eye
offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee : for it is profitable for thee that one
of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it oft", and cast it from thee : for it is pro-
fitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body
should be cast into hell.

31 It hath been said. Whosoever shall put away his wife, let hiui give her a writ-
ing of divorcement: 32i3ut i g^y unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife,
saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery : and whosoever
shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

(For verses 29, 30, comp. St. Make ix. 43—48. For ver. 32, comp. St. Luke xvj. 18.)

(y) Swearing.

St. Matt. v. 33—37.

33AUAIN, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time. Thou shalt
not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 34ijut
I say unto you. Swear not at all ; neither by heaven ; for it is God's throne : ^5 nor by
the earth ; for it is his footstool : neither by Jerusalem ; for it is the city of the
gi-eat King. ^6 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make
one hair white or black. 37 But let your communication be. Yea, yea ; Nay, nay : for
whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

(/i) Exhortation to suffer Wrong.

St. Matt. v. 38—42. St. Luke vi. 29, 30.

33 Ye have heard that it hath been said.
An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a
tooth: 39i)ut I say unto you. That ye
resist not evil : but whosoever shall smite ^9 _^nd unto him that smiteth thee on the

THE SEBMON ON THE MOUNT.

A.D.28.

St. Matt. v. 38-42.

thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the
other also. ^''And if any man will sue
thee at the law, and take away thy coat,
let him have tht/ cloke also. 4iAnd who-
soever shall comjDel thee to go a mile, go
with him twain. •^^ Give to him that ask-
eth thee, and from him that would borrow
of thee turn not thou away.

St, Luke vi. 29, 30.

one cheek offer also the other ; and him
that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to
take thy coat also.

i*°Give to every man
that asketh of thee ; and of him that tak-
eth away thy goods ask tlie^m not again.

(?) Love to Enemies.

St. Matt. v. 43—48. St. Luke vi. 27, 28, 32—36.

*3 Ye have heard that it hath been said,
Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and
hate thine enemy. •"But I say unto you.
Love your enemies, bless them that curse
you, do good to them that hate you, and
pray for them which despitefully use you,
and persecute you ; -isthat ye may be the
children of your Father which is in heaven :
for he maketli his sun to rise on the evil
and on the good, and sendeth rain on the
just and on the unjust. ^^ For if ye love
them which love you, what reward have
ye? do not even the publicans the same?
'*'■ And if ye salute yoiu' brethren only, what
do ye more thxin others 1 do not even the
publicans so ? ■i® Be ye therefore perfect,
even as your Father which is in heaven
is perfect.

The evil. '^ Be ye therefore

"''But I say unto you which hear.
Love your enemies, do good to them which
hate you, ^s bless them that curse you, and
pray for them which despitefully use you.
•^- For if ye love them which love you,
what thank have ye ? for sinners also love
those that love them. 33 ^^^i jf yg do good
to them which do good to you, what thank
have ye ? for sinners also do even the same.
^ And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope
to receive, what thank have ye ? for sin-
ners also lend to sinners, to receive as
much again, ^sg^t jgve ye your enemies,
and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing
again ; and your reward shall be great, and
ye shall be the children of the Highest :
for he is kind unto the unthankful and to
merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

(A) Alms.

St. Matt. vi. 1 — 4.

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them : otherwise
ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest
thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the syna-
gogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto
you. They have their reward. ^'&vX when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand
know what thy right hand doeth : ^ that thine alms may be in secret : and thy
Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

(i) Prayer.

St. Matt. vi. 5 — 15.

5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for
they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets,
that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you. They have their reward.
'"'But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut

A.D. 28. THE SERMON ON THE 3I0UNT. 31

St. Matt. vi. 5 — 15.

thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret ; and thy Father which seeth in
secret shall reward thee openly. ''But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as
the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
8 Be not ye therefore like unto them : for your Father knoweth what things ye havu
need of, before ye ask him. ^ After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. i^Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. ^^ Give us this day our daily bread.
^'-And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. i^A^mi lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil : For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and
the glory, for ever. Amen.

i^For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive
you : 15 but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither wiU yoiu- Father forgive
your trespasses.
(For verses 9—13, comp. St. Luke xi. 2—4. For ver. 12, comp. St. Mark xi. 25, 26.)

()tt) Fasting.
St. Matt. vi. 16—18. •

16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance : for
they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto
you, They have their reward. ^'^ But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and
wash thy face ; '« that thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which
is in secret : and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

(«) Treasure in Heaven.

St. Matt. vi. 19—21.

^'■>hiLY not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth
corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal : 20 ij^^t lay up for yourselves
treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves
do not break through nor steal : 21 for wrhere your treasure is, there -will your heart
be also.

(For verses 20, 21, compare St. Luke xii. 33, 34.)

(u) The Light of the Body.

St. Matt. vi. 22, 23.

•- The light of the body is the eye : if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole
body shall be full of light. '-3 But if thine eye be evil, thy wliole body shall be full
of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that
darkness !

(St. Luke xi. 34—36.)

(p) The Service of two Masters.

St. Matt. vi. 24.

2-1 No man can serve two masters : for either he will hate the one, and love the
other ; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God
and mammon.

(St. Luk.e XVI. 13.)

32 THE SEBMON ON THE MOUNT. A.D. 28.

(q) Exhortation not to be careful about worldly Things.

St. Matt. vi. 25—34.

25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat,
or what ye shall drink ; nor yet for yom- body, what ye shall put on. Is not the
life more than meat, and the body than raiment ? ^6 Behold the fowls of the air : for
they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns ; yet your heavenly Father
feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they ? ^7 Which of you by taking thought
can add one cubit unto his stature ? ^8 And wliy take ye thought for raiment ? Consider
the lilies of the field, how they grow ; they toil not, neither do they spin : ^9 ard yet I
say unto you. That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
3" Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to raon-ow
is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, ye of little faith ? ^^ There-
fore take no thought, saying. What shall we eat ? or. What shall we drink ? or, Where-
withal shall we be clothed ? ^3 (for after all these things do the Gentiles seek :) for
your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things, ^sgut seek ye
first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness ; and all these things shall be added
unto you. ^4 Take therefore no thought for the morrow : for the morrow shall take
thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

(For ver. 25, comp. St. Luke xii. 22, 23. For verses 26—33, comp. St. Luke xii. 24— 3L)

{>■) Rash Judgment.

St. Matt. vii. 1—5. St. Luke vi. 37, 38, 41, 42.

Judge not, that ye be not judged. 37Judge not, and ye shall not be judg-

2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall ed : condemn not, and ye shall not be con-
be judged : and with what measure ye demned : forgive, and ye shall be forgiven :
mete, it shall be measured to you again. ssgjve, and it shall be given unto you;

good measure, pressed down, and shaken

together, and running over, shall men give

into your bosom. For with the same

measure that ye mete withal it shall be

measured to you again.

3 And why beholdest thou the mote that ^i And why beholdest thou the mote

is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest

the beam that is in thine own eye ? * Or not the beam that is in thine own eye ?

how wilt thou say to thy brother. Let me '^ Either how canst thou say to thy bro-

pull out the mote out of thine eye ; and, ther, Brother, let me pull out the mote

behold, a beam is in thine own eye ? ^Thou that is in thine eye, when thou thyself

hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of beholdest not the beam that is in thine

thine own eye ; and then shalt thou see own eye ? Thou hypocrite, cast out first

clearly to cast out the mote out of thy the beam out of thine own eye, and then

brother's eye. shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote

that is in thy brother's eye.

(St. Mark iv. 24.)

(s) Holy Things not to be cast to Dogs.

St. Matt. vii. 6.

^GiVE not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before
swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

A. D. 28. THE STRAIT GATE. 33

(t) Exhortation to Prayer.

St. Matt. vii. 7—12. St. Luke vi. 31.

7 Ask, and it .sli.ill be given you ; seek, and ye shall find ; knock, and it sliall Ix;
opened unto you : » for every one that asketh receiveth ; and he that seekctli flndeth ;
and to him tliat knocketh it shall be opened. "Or what man is there of you, whom
if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? i"or if he ask a fish, will lie give him
a serpent? "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gilts unto your childi'en,
how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that
ask him?

'-Therefore all things whatsoever ye ^iand as ye would that men should

wiiuld that men should do to you, do ye do to you, do ye also to them likewise,
even so to them : for this is the law and
the firophets.

(For ver.ses 7—11, compare St. Luke xi. 9—13.)

{n) The Strait Gate.

St. INIatt. vii. 13, 14.

13 Enter ye in at the strait gate : for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that
leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: !•* because strait iV
the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that
find it.

(St. Luke xiii. 24.)

(w) False Prophets.

St. Matt. vir. 15—20. St. Luke vi. 43, 44.

15 Beware of false prophets, which
come to you in sheep's clothing, but in-
wardly they are ravening wolves. '^^Ye -i^ For a good tree briugeth not foi'th
shall know theni by their fruits. Do men corrupt fruit ; neither doth a corrupt tree
gather gi-apes of thorns, or figs of thistles ? bring forth good fruit. ■*"* For every tree
'''Even so every good tree bringeth forth is known by his own fruit. For of thorns
good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble
forth evil fruit. i^A good tree cannot bush gather they grapes,
bring forth evil fruit, neither can a cor-
rupt tree biiug forth good fruit, i" Every tree that bringeth not forth
good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. -" Wherefore by their
fruits ye shall know them.

(a) Saying and Doing.

St. Matt. vii. 21—23. St. Luke vi. 46.

21 Not every one that saith unto me, '•cand why call ye me, Lord, Lord

Lord, Lord, .shall enter into the kingdom and do not the things which I say ?
of heaven ; but he that doeth the will of

CHRIST HEALETH THE

A. D. 28.

St. Matt. vii. 21—23.

my Father which is in heaven. 22]yi,.jj^y ^ju ^^y ^^ j^^g jj^ ^j^f^^; ^jj^y^
Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name ? and in thy name
liave cast out devils ? and in thy name done many wonderful works ?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you : depart from
me, ye that work iniquity.

(St. Luke xiii. 25 — 27.)

{y) The Houses on the Rock and Sand.

St. Matt. vii. 24—27. St. Luke vi, 47—49.

^^TiiEEEFORE whosoever heareth these
sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will
liken him unto a wise man, which built
his house upon a rock : ^5 ^nd the rain
descended, and the floods came, and the
winds blew, and beat upon that house ;
and it fell not : for it was founded upon
a lock. 26j^in\ every one that heareth
these sayings of mine, and doeth them
not, shall be likened unto a foolish man,
which built his house upon the sand :
27 and the rain descended, and the floods
caioe, and the winds blew, and beat ui^on
that house ; and it fell : and great was the
fall of it.

47 Whosoever cometh to me, and hear-
eth my sayings, and doeth them, I will
shew you to whom he is like : ^ he is like
a man which built an house, and digged
deep, and laid the foundation on a rock :
and when the flood arose, the stream beat
vehemently upon that house, and could not
shake it : for it was founded upon a rock.
4^ But he that heareth, and doeth not, is
like a man that without a foundation built
an house upon the earth ; against which
the stream did beat vehemently, and im-
mediately it fell ; and the ruin of that
house was great.

(z) Effect of the Sermon.

St. Matt. vii. 28, 29.

28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were
astonished at his doctrine : 29 for he taught them as one having authority, and not
as the scribes.

41. Christ healeth the Centurion's Servant.

St. Matt. viii. 1, 5 — 13. St. Mark hi. 19 — 21. St. Luke vii. 1 — 10.

When he was come down
from the mountain, great
multitudes followed him.

5 And when Jesus was en-
tered into Capernaum, there
came unto him a centurion,
beseeching him, ("and say-
ing, Lord, my servant lieth

^^And they went into
an house. 20 And the multi-
tude cometh together again,
so that they could not so
much as eat bread.

21 And when his friends
heard 0/ it, they went out
to lay hold on him : for

Now when he had end-
ed all his sayings in the
audience of the people, he
entered into Capernaum.
2 And a certain centurion's
servant, who was dear imto
him, was sick, and ready to
die. 3 And when he heard

A.D. 28.

CENTURION'S SERVANT.

St. Matt. viii. 1, 5-13. St. Makk hi. 19—21.

St. Luke vii. 1 — 10.

at home sick of the palsy, they said,
gi-ievously tormented. ''And liimself.
Jesus saith unto liini, I will
come and heal him. ^ The centurion
answered and said, Lord, I am not
worthy that thou shouldest come
under my roof : but speak the word
only, and my servant shall be heal-
ed. ^ For I am a man under autho-
rity, having soldiers under me : and
I say to this man, Go, and he goeth ;
and to anothei', Come, and he com-
eth ; and to my servant, Do this,
and he doeth it. i^When Jesus
heai'd it, he marvelled, and said to
them that followed, Verily I say
unto you, I have not found so great
faith, no, not in Israel. i^And I say
unto you. That many shall come
from the east and west, and shall
sit down with Abraham, and Isaac,
and Jacob, in the kingdom of hea-
ven. ^2Bu{ the children of the king-
dom shall be cast out into outer
darkness : there shall be weeping
and gnashing of teeth. i^And Je-
sus said unto the centurion, Go thy
way ; and as thou hast believed, so
be it done unto thee. And his ser-
vant was healed in the selfsame
hour.

He is beside of .Jesus, he sent unto him
the elders of the Jews, be-
seeching him that he would
come and heal his servant. ^And
when they came to Jesus, they be-
sought him instantly, saying. That
he was worthy for whom he should
do this : ^ for he loveth our nation,
and he hath built us a synagogue.
6 Then Jesus went with them. And
when he was now not far from the
house, the centurion sent friends to
him, saying unto him. Lord, trouble
not thyself : for 1 am not worthy
that thou shouldest enter under my
roof: ''wherefore neither thought I
myself worthy to come unto thee :
but say in a word, and my servant
shall be healed. *For I also am a
man set under authority, having
under me soldiers, and I say unto
one, Go, and he goeth ; and to an-
other. Come, and he cometh ; and
to my servant. Do this, and he doeth
it. 9\Vhen Jesus heard these things,
he marvelled at him, and turned
him about, and said unto the people
that followed him, I say unto you,
I have not found so great faith, no,
not in Israel. i^And they that were
sent, returning to the house, found
the servant whole that had been sick.

42. He raiseth from the Dead the Widow's Son.

St. Luke vii. 11—17.

" And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain ; and
many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh
to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of
his mother, and she was a widow : and much people of the city was with her.
13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her. Weep
not. ^■'And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still.
And he said, Young man, I say imto thee, Arise. i^And he that was dead sat up,
and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother, is And there came a fear
on all : and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us ;
and. That God hath visited his people. i^And this nimour of him went forth
throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

JO HITS MESSENGEBS ANSWERED.

A.D. 28.

43. Christ answereth John's Messengers.

St. Matt. xi. 2—19. St. Luke vii. 18—35.

2 Now -when John had heard in the
prison the works of Christ, he sent two
(jf his disciples, ^and said unto him, Art
thoii he that should come, or do we look
for another?

•* Jesus answered and said
unto them. Go and shew John again those
things wliich ye do hear and see : ^ the
blind receive their sight, and the lame
walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf
hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor
have the gospel preached to them. *'And
blessed is he, whosoever shall not be of-
fended in me.

"■And as they departed, Jesus began to
say unto the multitudes concerning John,
Wliat went ye out into the wilderness to
see? A reed shaken with the wind? ^But
what went ye out for to see ? A man cloth-
ed in soft raiment ? behold, they that wear
soft clothing are in kings' houses. ^ But
what went ye out for to see ? A prophet ?
yea, I say unto you, and more than a pro-
phet. If For this is he, of whom it is writ-
ten. Behold, I send my messenger
before thy face, which shall prepare
thy way before thee. " Verily I say
unto you. Among them that are born of
women there hath not risen a greater than
John the Baptist : notwithstanding he that
is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater
than he. i- And from the days of John
the Baptist until now the kingdom of hea-
ven suffereth violence, and the violent take
it by force. '^^Yov all the prophets and
the law prophesied' until John, ^^^.nd if
ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was
for to come. '^ jje that hath ears to hear,
let him hear.

I'' But whereunto shall I liken this gene-
ration ? It is like unto children sitting in
the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
'''and saying. We have piped unto you,
and ye have not danced ; we have mourned
unto you, and ye have not lamented, is For
John came neither eating nor drinking,

18 And the disciples of .John shewed
him of all these things. ^^And John call-
ing unto him two of his disciples sent them,
to Jesus, saying. Art thou he that should
come ? or look we for another ? 20 When
the men were come unto him, they said,
John Baptist hath sent us iinto thee, say-
ing, Art thou he that should come? or
look we for another ? 21 And in that same
hour he cured many of their infirmities
and plagues, and of evil spirits ; and unto
many that were blind he gave sight.
22 Then Jesus answering said unto them,
Go your way, and tell John what things
ye have seen and heard ; how that the
blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are
cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised,
to the poor the gospel is preached. -^ And
blessed js he, whosoever shall not be of-
fended in me.

2-4 And when the messengers of John
were departed, he began to speak unto
the people concerning John, What went
ye out into the wilderness for to see ? A
reed shaken with the wiud? ^sgj^t -what
went ye out for to see ? A man clothed
in soft raiment? Behold, they which are
gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately,
are in kings' courts. 26 gut '\vhat went ye
out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say
unto you, and much more than a pro-
phet. 27 Tills is he, of whom it is written.
Behold, I send my messenger before
thy face, which shall prepare thy
way before thee. 28 for I say unto you.
Among those that are born of women there
is not a greater prophet than John the
Baptist : but he that is least in the king-
dom of God is greater than he. 29 ^mi ^11
the people that heard him, and the publi-
cans, justified God, being baptized with
the baptism of John. 3" But the Pharisees
and lawyers rejected the counsel of God
against themselves, being not baptized of
him.

31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then
shall I liken the men of this generation ?
and to what are they like? 32They are
like unto children sitting in the market-
place, and calling one to another, and say-
ing, We have piped unto you, and ye have
not danced ; we have mourned to you, and

A. D. 28. CHRIST VPBBAIDETH THE CITIES OF GALILEE. 37

St. Matt. xi. 2—19. St. Luke vii. 18—35.

aud they say, He hath a devil, i" The ye have not wept. ^3 Yoy John the Baptist
Son of man came eating and drinking, came neither eating bread nor drinking
and tliey say, Behold a man gluttonous, wine; aud ye say. He hatli a devil. '^■^T\m
and a winebibber, a friend of publicans Son of nuiu is come eating and drinking ;
and sinners. But wisdom is justified of and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and
her children. a winebibber, a friend of publicans and

sinners! ^^g^t wisdom is justified of all

her children.

44. He upbraideth the Unthankfulness of the Cities

of Galilee.

St. Matt. xi. 20—30.

20 Then began lie to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were
done, because they repented not : -^ Woe unto thee, Chorazin ! woe unto thee, Beth-
saida ! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and
Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22^3^^^ i ,^ay unto
you. It shall lie more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for
you. -3 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down
to hell : for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in
Sodom, it would have remained until this day. -■^But I say unto you, That it shall
be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

■-JAt that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven
and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast
revealed them unto babes. -^ Even so. Father : for so it seemed good in thy sight.
-'' All things are delivered unto me of my Father : and no man kuoweth the Son,
but the Father ; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Sou, and he to whom-
soever the Son will reveal hivi.

28 Come unto me, all i/e that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
2^* Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me ; for I am meek and lowly in heart :
and ye shall lind rest unto your souls. *' For my yoke is easy, aud my burden
is light.

(For verses 21 — 21, compare St. Luke x. 13 — 15.)

45. The Woman which was a Sinner.

St. Luke vii. 36—50.

36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he
went into the Pharisee's house, and sat elown to meat. 3'' And, behold, a woman in
the city, which was a sinner, when .she knew that Jesics sat at meat in the Pharisee's
house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, ^^and stood at his feet behind hivi,
weeping, aud began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe thevi with the hairs
of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. '■^'^ Now when
the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying. This
man, if he wei'e a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this
is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. ■^''And Jesus answering said unto him,
Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Mastei', say on. ■*! There
was a certain creditor which had two debtors : the one owed five hundred pence, and
the other fifty, -^^^ini when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both.

38 THE BLIND AND DUMB MAN HEALED. A.D. 28.

St. Luke vii. 36—60.

Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most ? '^'^ Simon answered and said,
I sujjpose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him. Thou hast
rightly judged. ^^And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou
this woman ? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet : but
she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped thein with the hairs of her head.
•^^ Thou gavest me no kiss : but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased
to kiss my feet. ^^ My head with oil thou didst not anoint : but this woman hath
anointed my feet with ointment. ^''Wherefore I say unto thee. Her sins, which are
many, are forgiven ; for she loved much : but to whom little is forgiven, the same
loveth little. ^^And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. ^^And they that sat
at meat with him began to say within themselves. Who is this that forgiveth sins
also? s" And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee ; go in peace.

46. Journey through Galilee.

St. Luke viii. 1 — 3.

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village,
preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God : and the twelve ivere
with him, " and certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities,
Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, ^and Joanna the wife of
Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him
of their substance.

47. Jesus Healeth the Man that was Dumb and had a Devil.

St. Matt. ix. 32—34. St. Makk hi. 22—30.

32 As they went out, behold, they
brought to him a dumb man possessed
with a devil. 33 ^.nd when the devil was
cast out, the dumb spake : and the mul-
titudes marvelled, saying. It was never so

seen in Israel. 34But the Pharisees said, 22 ^nd the scribes which came down

He casteth out devils through the prince from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub,
of the devils. and by the prince of the devils casteth he

out devils. 23 ^.nd he called them unto him,
and said unto them in parables. How can Satan cast out Satan ? 24 And
if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

26 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he camiot stand,
but hath an end. 27 Nq man can enter into a strong man's house, and
spoil his goods, excejit he will first bind the strong man ; and then he
will spoil his house. 28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven
unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall
blaspheme : 29 ij^t he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost
hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal danmation : because
tliey said. He hath an unclean spmit.

(St. Matt. xii. 22—37.) (St. Luke xi. 14—26.)

48. He Sheweth who are His Brother, Sister, and Mother.
St. Matt. xii. 46—50. St. Mark hi. 31—35. St. Luke viii. 19—21.

^6 While he yet talked ^i Theke came then his i^Thes came to him

to the people, behold, his brethren and his mother, his mother and his bre-
mother and his brethren and, standing without, sent thren, and could not come

A.D. 28.

PARABLE OF THE SO WEB.

St. Matt. xii. 46 — 50.

St. Makk III. 31—35.

St. Luke viii. 19—21.

stood without, desiring to
speak with him. ''^ Then
one said unto him. Behold,
thy mother and thy bre-
thren stand without, desir-
ing to speak with thee.
•18 But he answered and said
unto him that told him,
Who is my mother ? and
who are my brethren? ■*'' And
he stretched forth his hand
toward his disciples, and
said, Behold my mother and
my bretliren ! ^° For whoso-
ever shall do the will of my
Father which is in heaven,

unto him, calling him. 32 And
the multitude sat about him,
and they said unto him. Be-
hold, thy mother and thy
brethren without seek for
thee. 23 And he answered
them, saying. Who is my
mother, or my brethren ?
3-1 And he looked round a-
bout on them which sat

at him for the press. 20 And
it was told him by certain
which said. Thy mother and
thy brethren stand without,
desiring to see thee. 21 And
he answered and said unto
them. My mother and my
brethren are these which
hear the word of God, and
do it.

about him, and said, Behold

my mother and my brethren ! ^5 por whosoever
shall do the will of God, the same is my brother,
and my sister, and mother.

the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

49. PARABLES.
(a) The Parable of the Sower.

St. Matt. xiii. 1 — 9.

St. Mark iv. 1—9.

St. Luke viii. 4 — 8.

The same day went Je-
sus out of the house, and sat
by the sea side. - And gi-eat
multitudes wei'e gathered to-
gether unto him, so that he
went into a ship, and sat ;
and the whole multitude
stood on the shore. ^And
he spake many things un-
to them in parables, say-
in o"

Behold, a sower went
forth to sow ; ^and when he
sowed, some seeds fell by
the way side, and the fowls
came and devoured them
up : ^ some fell upon stony
places, where they had not
much earth : and forthwith
they sprung up, because
they had no deepness of
earth : ^ and when the sun
was up, they were scorched ;
and because they had no
root, they withered away.
''And some fell among
thorns ; and the tliorns
sprung up, and choked
them; ''but other fell into
good ground, and brought
forth fruit, some an hun-
dredfold, some sixtyfold,
some thirty fold. ^ Who hath
ears to hear, let him hear.

And he began again to
teach by the sea side : and
there was gathered unto him
a great multitude, so that
he entered into a ship, and
sat in the sea ; and the whole
multitude was by the sea on
the land. 2 And he taught
them many things by para-
bles, and said unto them in
his doctrine, ^ Hearken ;

Behold, there went out a
sower to sow : ■* and it came
to pass, as he sowed, some
fell by the way side, and the fowls
of the air came and devoixred it up.
5 And some fell on stony ground,
where it had not much earth ; and
immediately it sprang up, because
it had no depth of earth : ^ but
when the sun was up, it was scorch-
ed ; and because it had no root,
it withered away. ^ And some fell
among thorns, and the thorns grew
up, and choked it, and it yielded
no fruit. ''And other ic41 on good
ground, and did yUAd fruit tliat
sprang up and increased ; and
bi-ought fortli, some thirty, and
some sixty, and some an hun-
'*And he said

4 And when much peo-
ple were gathered together,
and were come to him out
of every city, he spake by
a parable :

5 A sower went out to
sow his seed : and as he
sowed, some fell by
the way side ; and it
was trodden down,
and the fowls of the
air devoured it. ^And
some fell upon a
rock ; and as soon as
it was sprung up, it
withered away, be-
cause it lacked mois-
ture. ''And some fell
among thorns ; and
the thorns sprang up
with it, and choked
it. "And other fell
on good ground, and
sprang up, and bare
fruit an hundredfold.

dred.

unto them. He that And when he had said tliese things,

hath ears to hear, let he cried. He that hath ears to hear,

him hear. let him hear.

PARABLE OF THE SOWER.

A. D. 28.

St. Matt. xiii. 10—23.

St. Mark iv. 10—20.

St. Luke viii. 9 — 15.

1" And the discif)les came,
and said unto him, Why
speakest thou unto them in
parables ? " He answered
and said unto them, Because
it is given unto you to know
the mysteries of the king-
dom of heaven, but to them
it is not given. ^^ for whoso-
ever hath, to him shall be
given, and he shall have
more abundance : but whoso-
ever hath not, from him
shall be taken away even
that he hath, i^ Therefore
speak I to them in parables :
because they seeing see not ;
and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. !■* And in them
is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith. By hearing ye shall
hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and
shall not perceive: ^^for this peofile's heart is waxed gross,
and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have
closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes,
and hear with their ear.s, and should understand with their
heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see : and your ears, for they hear.
i''For verily I say ujito you, That many prophets and righteous nien
have desired to see those things v^hich ye see, and have not seen them;
and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

13 And he said unto them.

10 And when he was alone,
they that were about him
with the twelve asked of
him the parable, n And he
said unto them. Unto you it
is given to know the mys-
tery of the kingdom of God :
but unto them that are with-
out, all these things are done
in parables : i^ that seeing
they may see, and not per-
ceive ; and hearing they may
hear, and not understand ;
lest at any time they should
be converted, and their sins
should be forgiven them.

9 And his discii^les asked
him, saying. What might this
parable be? i^And he said,
Unto you it is given to
know the mysteries of the
kingdom of God : but to
others in parables ; that see-
ing they might not see, and
hearing they might not un-
derstand.

1^ Hear ye therefore the
parable of the sower. i^When
any one heareth the word
of the kingdom, and under-
standeth it not, then com-
eth the wicked one, and
catcheth away that which
was sown in his heart. This
is he which received seed
by the way side, ^og^t j,e
that received the seed into
stony places, the same is he
that heareth the word, and
anon with joy receiveth it ;
21 yet hath he not root in
himself, but dureth for a
while: for when tribulation
or persecution ariseth be-
cause of the word, by and
by he is offended. ^- He also
that received seed among the
thorns is he that heareth
the word ; and the care of
this world, and the deceit-

Know ye not this parable?
and how then will ye know
all parables ? i* The sower
soweth the word. i^And
these are they by the way
side, where the word is sown;
but when they have heard,
Satan cometh immediately,
and taketh away the word
that was sown in their hearts.
IS And these are they like-
wise which are sown on stony
ground ; who, when they
have heard the word, imme-
diately receive it with glad-
ness ; 1^ and have no root
in themselves, and so en-
dure but for a time : after-
ward, when affliction or
persecution ariseth for the
word's sake, immediately
they are ofl'euded. i^And
these are they which are
sown among thorns ; such
as hear the word, i^and the
cares of this world, and the

11 Now the para-
ble is this : The seed is the
word of God. 12 Those by
the way side are they that
hear ; then cometh the devil,
and taketh away the word
out of their hearts, lest they
should believe and be saved.
i3They on the rock are they,
which, when they hear, re-
ceive the word with joy ;
and these have no root,
which for a while believe,
and in time of temptation
fall away.

14 And that which
fell among thorns are they,
which, when thevhave heard,

A. D. 28.

PARABLES.

St. Matt. xiii. 18—23.

fulness of riches, choke the
word, and he becometh un-
fruitful. 23 But he that re-
ceived seed into the good
ground is he that heareth
the word, and understand-
eth it; which also heareth
fruit, and bringeth forth,
some an hundredfold, some
sixty, some thirty.

St. Mark iv. 13—20.

deceitfulness of riches, and
the lusts of other things en-
tering in, choke the word,
and it becometh unfruitful.
^" And tliuse are they whicli
are sown on good ground ;
such as hear the word, and
receive it, and bring forth
fruit, some thirtyfold, some
sixty, and some an hundred.

St. Luke viit. 11 — 15.

go forth, and are choked
with cares and riches and
pleasures of this life, and
bring no fruit to jierfection.
15 But that on the good
ground are they, which in
an honest and good heart,
having heard the word, keep
it, and bring forth fruit with
patience.

(/;) The Parable of a Candle under a Bushel.

St. Makk IV. 21—25. St. Luke viii. 16—18.

21 And he said unto them. Is a candle
brought to be put imder a bushel, or under
a bed ? and not to be set on a candlestick ?
■-'-* For there is nothing hid, which shall not
be manifested ; neither was any thing ke])t
secret, but that it should come abroad.
23 If any man have ears to hear, let him
hear-. 24 ^^^j jjg ^^[^i m^to them, Take heed
what ye hear : with what measure ye mete,
it shall be measured to you : and unto you
that hear shall more be given. 25 Yov he
tliat halli, to liim shall be given : and he
that liath not, from him sliall betaken even
that wliich he hath.

IS No man, when he hath lighted a
candle, covereth it with a vessel, or put-
teth it under a bed ; but setteth it on a
candlestick, that they which enter in may
see the light. ^Tor nothing is secret, tliat
shall not be made manifest ; neither any
thing hid, that shall not be known and
come abroad. i^Take heed therefore how
ye hear : for whosoever hath, to him shall
be given ; and whosoever hath not, from
him shall bo taken even that wliich he
seenieth to have.

St. Makk IV. 26—29.

26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the
ground; 2/31^1 should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and
grow uji, he kuoweth not how. 28 j'or the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself ; first
the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. 29 gut when the fruit is
brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.

{<!) The Parable of the Wheat and Tares.

St. M\Ti: xiii, 2-4— 30.

24ANOT1IEK paralile jiut he forth unto them, saying, The kingd(jm of heaven is
likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field : 25 ij^t while men slept, his
enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 2()j3iit when the
blade was sprung up, and Inought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27^0
the servants of the householder came and said unto him. Sir, didst not thou sow
good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? 28jje said unto them. An
enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and

42 PARABLES. A. D. 28.

St. Matt. xiii. 24—30.

gather them up ? ^9 But he said, Nay ; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up
also the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest : and in the
time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind
them in bundles to burn them : but gather the wheat into my barn.

(e) The Parable of the Mustard Seed.
St. Matt. xiii. 31, 32. St. Mark iv. 30—32.

31 Another parable put he forth unto ^o j^^jy jjg sai,j^ Whereunto shall we

them, saying. The kingdom of heaven is liken the kingdom of God ? or with what

like to a grain of mustard seed, which a comparison shall we compare it ? ^i It is

man took, and sowed in his field: -'^ which like a grain of mustard seed, which, when

indeed is the least of all seeds : but when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the

it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, seeds that be in the earth : ^^ but when

and becometh a tree, so that the birds of it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh

the air come and lodge in the branches greater than all herbs, and shooteth out

thereof. great branches ; so that the fowls of the

air may lodge under the shadow of it.

(St. Luke xiii. 18, 19.)
{/) The Parable of the Leaven.

St. Matt. xiii. 33.

33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto
leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was
leavened.

(St. Luke xiii. 20, 21.)

{g) Explanation of the Parable of the Wheat and Tares ; the
Parables of the Hid Treasure, the Pearl, and the Draw-net.

St. Matt. xiii. 3i, 35. St. Mark iv. 33, 34.

34 All these things spake Jesus unto 33 ^.jjj) ^itji u^any such parables spake

the multitude in parables ; and without a he the word unto them, as they were able

parable spake he not unto them: 35 that to hear tY. 34 g^t ^yithout a parable spake

it might be fulfilled which was spoken he not unto them : and when they were

by the prophet, saying, I will open alone, he expounded all things to his dis-

my mouth in parables; I will utter ciples.
things which have been kejjt secret
from the foundation of the world.

St. Matt. xiii. 36—53.

3*> Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house : and his disciples
came unto him, saying. Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. 37 jj^
answered and said unto them. He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man ;
38 the field is the world ; the good seed are the children of the kingdom ; but the
tares are the children of the wicked one; 39 the enemy that sowed them is the devil;
the harvest is the end of the world ; and the reapers are the angels. ^^ As therefore

A. D. 28.

CHRIST STILLETH THE TEMPEST.

St. Matt. xiii. 36—53.

the tares are gathered and burned in the fire ; so shall it he in the end of this world. 4i The
Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all
things that offend, and them which do iniquity ; ^2 and shall cast them into a furnace of
fire : there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. •'^ Then shall the righteous shine
forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

""Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which
when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he
hath, and buyeth that field.

4S Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly
pearls : ^^ who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that
he had, and bought it.

47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and
gathered of every kind : ■!* which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and
gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. 49 So shall it be at the end of the
world : the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, ^n and
shall cast them into the furnace of fire : there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

51 Jesus saith unto them. Have ye understood all these things ? They say unto him.
Yea, Lord. 52Then said he unto them. Therefore every scribe ivMch is instructed
unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth
forth out of his treasure things new and old.

53 And it came to pass, tliat when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed
thence.

50. Christ stilleth the Tempest on the Sea.

St. Matt. vui. 18, & St. Makk iv. 35—41. St. Luke viii. 22-
ver. 23—27.

-25.

18 Now when Jesus saw
great nudtitudes about him,
he gave commandment to
depart unto the other side.
-3 And when he was enter-
ed into a ship, his disciples
followed him. -^And, be-
hold, there arose a great
tempest in the sea, inso-
much that the ship was
covered with the waves : but
he was asleep. 25j^i](j j^jg
disciples came to hhn, and
awoke him, saying, Lord,
save us : we perish, ^e^nd
he saith unto them. Why
are ye fearful, ye of little
faith ? Then he arose, and
rebuked the winds and the
sea ; and there was a great
calm. -^ But the men mar-
velled, saying, What manner
of man is this, that even
tlie winds and the sea obey
him !

35A^'D the same day,
when the even was come,
he saith unto them, Let us
pass over unto the other
side. 3S And when they had
sent away the multitude,
they took him even as he
was in the ship. And there
were also with him other
little ships, ^^^nd there
arose a great storm of wind,
and the waves beat into the
ship, so that it was now full.
•^^And he was in the hinder
part of the ship, asleep on
a pillow : and they awake
him, and say unto him. Mas-
ter, carest thou not that we
perish ? ^9 And he arose, and
rebuked the wmd, and said
unto the sea. Peace, be still.
And the wind ceased, and
there was a great calm.
*'And he said unto them,
Why are ye so fearful ? how
is it that ye have no faith ?
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another.
What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the
sea obey him ?

22 Now it came to pass
on a certain day, that he
went into a ship with his
disciples : and he said unto
them, Let us go over unto
the other side of the lake.
And they launched forth.
-3 But as they sailed he
fell asleep : and there came
down a storm of wind on
the lake ; and they were
filled ivith water, and were
in jeopardy. -4 And they
came to him, and awoke
him, saying. Master, master,
we perish. Then he arose,
and rebuked the wind and
the raging of the water :
and they ceased, and there
was a calm. ^5 And he said
unto them. Where is your
faith '^ And they being a-
fraid wondered, saying one
to another, What manner of
man is this ! for he com-
mandeth even the winds
and water, and they obey
him.

CHRIST CASTETH OUT DEVILS.

A. D. 28.

51. He healeth a Man with an unclean Spirit.

St. Maxx. vxii. 28—34. St. Makk v. 1—20. St. Luke vm. 26—39.

-'*And when he was come
to the other side into the
country of the Gergesenes,
there met him two pos-
sessed with devils, coming
out of the tomhs, exceeding
fierce, so that no man might
pass by that way. ^^And,
beliokl, they cried out, say-
ing, What have we to do
witli thee, Jesus, thou Son
of God? art thou come hi-
ther to torment us before
the time ? 3<* And there was
a good way off from them
an herd of many swine feed-
ing. 31 So tlie devils besought
him, saying. If thou cast us
out, suffer us to go away in-
to the herd of swine. ^^And
he said unto them. Go. And
when they were come out,
they went into the herd
of swine : and, behold, the
whole herd of swine ran
violently down a steep place
into the sea, and perished
in the waters. ^^And they
that kept them fled, and
went their ways into the
city, and told every thing,
and what was befallen to
the possessed of the devils.
"^And, behold, the whole
city came out to meet Je-
sus : and when they saw
him, they besought him
that he would depart out
of their coasts.

And they came over unto
the other side of the sea,
into the country of the Ga-
darenes. -And when he was
come out of the ship, im-
mediately there met him
out of the tombs a man ,■
with an unclean spirit, ^ who j
had his dwelling among the'
tombs ; and no man could
bind him, no, not with
chains : •* because that he
had been often bound with
fetters and chains, and the
chains had been plucked
asunder by him, and the
fetters broken in pieces :
neither could any man tame
him. ^And always, night
and day, he was in the
mountains, and in the tombs,
crying, and cutting himself
witli stones. *> But when he
saw Jesus afar off, he ran
and worshipped him, " and
cried with a loud voice, and
said, What have I to do
with thee, Jesus, thuu Son
of the most high God? I
adjure thee by God, that
thou torment me not. ^ For
he said unto him. Come oxit
of the man, thou unclean
spirit. 8 And he asked him,
What is thy name ? And
lie answered, saying. My
name is Legion : for we are
many. i"And he besought
him much that he would

not send them away out of
the country. ^^ Now there was there nigh unto the
mountains a great herd of swine feeding. i^And
all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into
tlie swine, that we may enter into them. i^Aud
forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean
spirits went out, and entered into the swine : and
tlie herd ran violently down a steep place into the
sea, (they were about two thousand ;) and were
choked in the sea. i-^And they that fed the swine
tied, and told it in the city, and in the country.
And they went out to see what it was that was
done. 15 And they come to Jesus, and see him

-6 And they arrived at
the country of the Gada-
renes, which is over against
Galilee. 27 ^j^(j when he
went forth to laud, there
met him out of the city
a certain man, which had
devils long time, and ware
no clothes, neither abode in
any house, but in the tombs.
28 When he saw Jesus, he
ci'ied out, and fell down be-
fore him, and with a loud
voice said. What have I to
do with thee, Jesus, thou
Son of God most high? I
beseech thee, torment me
not. -9 (For he had com-
manded the unclean spirit
to come out of the man.
For oftentimes it had caught
him : and he was kept liound
with chains and in fetters ;
and he brake the bands, and
was driven of the devil into
the wilderness.) ^'^'Ajid Je-
sus asked him, saying, Wliat
is thy name ? And he said,
Legion : because many de-
vils were enteretl into him.
31 And they besought him
that he would not command
them to go out into the
deep. 32 And there was there
an herd of many swine feed-
ing on the mountain : and
they besought him that he
Avould suffer them to enter
into them. And he suffered
them. 33 Then went the de-
vils out of the man, and
entered into the swine : and
the herd ran violently down
a steep place into the lake,
and were choked. 34\v]j^.2i
they that fed iliaii, saw what
was done, they fled, and
went and told it in the city
and in the country. 35 'phen
they went out to see what
was done ; and came to Je-
sus, and found the man, out

A. D. 28.

HE EEALETH THE DISEASED WOMAN.

St. Matt. viii. 28—34.

St. Mark v. 1—20.

St. Luke viii. 26—39.

that was j)ossessed witli tlie devil, and had the
legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind :
and they wei-e afraid, i" And they that saw it told
them how it befell to him tliat was possessed with
the devil, and also concerning the swine. ^''And
they began to pray him to depart ont of their
coasts. i*^And when he was come into the ship,
he that had been possessed with the devil prayed
him that he might be with him. i^Howbeit Jesus
suffered him not, but saith unto him. Go home
to thy friends, and tell them how great things
the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had com-
passiou on thee. -"And he departed, and began to
publi.sh in Decapolis how great things Jesus had
done for him : and all lyiea did marvel.

of whom the devils were
departed, sitting at the feet
of Jesus, clothed, and in his
right mind : and they were
afraid. ^''Thcy also which
saw it told them by what
means he that was possess-
ed of the devils was healed.
37 Then the whole multitude
of the country of the Gada-
renes round about besought
him to depart from them ;
for they were taken with
great fear : and he went up
into the shij), and returned
38 Now the man

back again.

out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might
be witli him : but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 Return to thine
own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee.
And he went his way, and imlilished throughout the whole city how
great things Jesus had done unto him.

52. He healeth the Woman, and Raiseth from death
Jairus' Daughter.

St. Matt. ix. 18—26. St. Mark v. 21—43. St. Luke viii. 40—56.

18-

behold,

there came a certain ruler,
and worshipped him, say-
ing. My daughter is even
now dead : but come and
lay thy hand upon her, and
she shall live. '^ And Jesus
arose, and followed him, and
so did his disciples.

20 And, behold, a woman,
which was diseased with an
issue of blood twelve years,
came behind him, and touch-
ed the hem of his garment :
21 for she said within her-
self, If I may but touch
his garment, I shall be

21 And when Jesus was
passed over again by ship
unto the other side, much
people gathered unto him :
and he was nigh unto the
sea. 22j^iifi^ behold, there
Cometh one of the rulers of
the synagogue, Jairus by
name ; and when he saw
him, he fell at his feet, 23 and
besought him greatly, say-
ing, My little daughter lieth
at the point of death : /
2irai/ thee, come and lay thy
hands on her, that she may
be healed ; and she .shall
live. 24j^ii,j Jesus went with
him ; and much people fol-
lowed him, and thronged
him.

25 And a certain woman,
which had an issue of
blood twelve years, 26 and
had suffered many things of
many physicians, and had
spent all that .she had, and
was nothing bettered, but
rather grew worse, 27 when

4"^ And it came to pass,
that, when Jesus was return-
ed, the people gladly receiv-
ed him : for they were all
waiting for him. ^i And, be-
hold, there came a man nam-
ed Jairus, and he was a ruler
of the synagogue : and he
fell down at Jesus' feet, and
besought him that he would
come into his house : *2 for
he had one only daughter,
about twelve years of age.
and she lay a dying. But as
he went the people thronged
him.

■*3And a woman haviu^;
an issue of blood twelve
years, which had spent all
iier living upon physicians,
neither could be healed o(
any, '^^came behind him,
and touched the border of

his

garment :

and imme-

CHRIST RAI8ETH JAIBU8' DAUGHTER.

A. D. 28.

St. Matt. ix. 18—26.

St. Mark v. 21—43.

St. Luke viii. 40 — 56.

whole. 22Byt Jesus turned
him about, and when he
saw her, he said. Daughter,
be of good comfort ; thy
faith hath made thee whole.
And the woman was made
whole from that hour.

she had heard of Jesus, came
in the press behind, and
touclied his garment. ^8 po,.
she said. If I may touch but
his clothes, I shall be whole.
29 And straightway the foun-
tain of her blood was dried
up ; and she felt in her
body that she was healed of that plague, ^o^u^i
Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue
had gone out of him, turned him about in the press,
and said. Who touched my clothes ? 3i A.m\ jjif.
disciples said unto him. Thou seest the multitude
thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me ?
32 And he looked round about to see lier that had
done this thing. 33 Bq^ ti^g woman fearing and
trembling, knowing what was done in her, came
and fell down before him, and told him all the
truth. 34 And he said unto her. Daughter, thy faith
hath made thee whole ; go in peace, and be whole
of thy plague.

35 While he yet spake, there came from the luler
of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy
daughter is dead : why troublest thou the Master
any further? ^^ Ah soon as Jesus heard the word
that was sjtoken, he saith unto the ruler of the
synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. 37 ^.nd he
suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and
James, and John the brother of James.

23And when Jesus came into
the ruler's house, and saw the
minstrels and the people
making a noise, ^'^he said
unto them, Give place : for
the maid is not dead, but
sleepeth. And they laughed
him to scorn. 25jBu-t, -when
the people were put forth,
he went in, and took her
by the hand, and the maid
arose. 26 And the fame here-
of went abroad into all that
land.

38 And he cometh to the
house of the ruler of the
synagogue, and seeth the
tumult, and them that wept
and wailed greatly. 39 And
when he was come in, he
saith unto them. Why make
ye this ado, and weep? the
damsel is not dead, but
sleepeth. ^OAnd they laughed
him to scorn. But when he
had put them all out, he
taketh the father and the

mother of the damsel, and
them that were with him, and entereth in where
the damsel was lying. "*'' And he took the damsel
by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi ;
which is, being interpreted. Damsel, I say unto
thee, arise. ^2 And straightway the damsel ai'ose,
and walked ; for she was of the age of twelve
years. And they were astonished with a great
astonishment. 43 And he charged them straitly
that no man should know it ; and commanded
that something should be given her to eat.

diately her issue of blood
stanched. "^^And .Jesus .said,
Who touched me? When
all denied, Peter and they
that were with him said.
Master, the multitude throng
tliee and press thee, and
sayest thou. Who touched
me? 48 And Jesus .said. Some-
body hath touched me : for
I perceive that virtue is
gone out of me. ^^And
when the woman saw that
she was not hid, she came
trembling, and falling down
before him, .she declared un-
to him before all the peo-
ple for what cause she had
touched him, and how she
was healed immediately.
48 And he said unto her.
Daughter, be of good com-
fort : thy faith hath made
thee whole ; go in peace.

4" While he yet spake, there
cometh one from the ruler
of the synagogue's house,
saying to him. Thy daugh-
ter is dead; trouble not the
Master. ^^But when Jesus
heai'd it, he answered him,
saying. Fear not : believe
only, and she shall be made
whole.

5J And when he came into
the house, he suffered no
man to go in, save Peter,
and James, and John, and
the father and the mother
of the maiden. 52And all
wept, and bewailed her : but
he said. Weep not; she is not
dead, but sleepeth. 53And
they laughed him to scorn,
knowing that she was dead.
^4 And he put them all out,
and took her by the hand,
and called, saying. Maid,
arise. ^-'Andher spirit came
again, and she arose straight-
way : and he commanded to
give her meat. ^^And her
parents were astonished: but
he charged them that they
should tell no man what was
done.

A. D. 28.

THE TWELVE APOSTLES SENT OUT.

He Healeth two Blind Men.

St. Matt. ix. 27—31.

27 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and
saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on ns. 28ji\^n(X when he was come into the
hou.se, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them. Believe ye that I
am able to do this ? They said unto him. Yea, Lord. '^^ Then touched he their eyes,
saying. According to your faith be it unto you. ^o^^fi their eyes were opened ; and
Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. ^^But they, when
they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.

53. Christ is contemned of His own Countrymen.

St. Matt. xiii. 54 — 58. St. Mark vi. 1—6.

54 And when he was come into his own
country, he taught them in their synagogue,
insomuch that they were astonished, and
said. Whence hath this mem this wisdom,
and these mighty works ? ^5 jg ^ot this the
carpenter's son? is not his mother called
Mary ? and his brethren, James, and Joses,
and Simon, and Judas? 56Ajh\ hjg sisters,
are they not all with us ? Whence then hath
this ?w«?i all these things ? 57And they were
oifended in him. But Jesus said unto them,
A prophet is not without honour, save in
his own country, and in his own house.
ssAnd he did not many mighty works there
because of their unbelief.

And he went out from thence, and came
into his own country ; and his disciples fol-
low him. 2 And when the sabbath day
was come, he began to teach in the syna-
gogue : and many hearing hwi were as-
tonished, saying. From whence hath this
man these things? and what wisdom is this
which is given unto him, that even such
mighty works are wrought by his hands ?
^Isnot this the carpenter, the son of Mary,
the brother of James, and Joses, and of
Juda, and Simon ? and are not his sisters
here with us ? And they were offended at
him. ^But Jesus said unto them, A prophet
is not without honour, but in his own coun-

try, and among his own kin, and in his own
house. 5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon
a few sick folk, and healed them. ^ And he marvelled because of their unbelief.

St. Matt. ix. 35—38.

St. Mark vi. 6 (&).

6 (ft) And he went round
about the villages, teaching.

35 And Jesus went about
all the cities and villages,
teaching in their synagogues,
and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every
disease among the people. ^^ But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved
with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as
.sheep having no shepherd. ^^ Then saith he unto his disciples. The harvest
truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few ; ^^ pray ye therefore the Lord
of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

54. Christ sendeth out His Twelve Apostles.
St. Matt. x. 1, 5—42. St. Mark vi. 7—11. St. Luke ix. 1 — 5.

And when he had call-
ed unto him his twelve dis-
ciples, he gave them power
against unclean spirits, to
cast them out, and to heal
all manner of sickness and
all manner of disease.

5 These twelve Jesus sent
forth, and commanded them.

7 And he called unto
him the twelve, and began
to send them forth by two
and two ; and gave them
power over unclean spirits ;
8 and commanded them that
they should take nothing
for their journey, save a
staff only ; no scrip, no

Then he called his twelve
disciples together, and gave
them power and authority
over all devils, and to cure
diseases. ^And he sent them
to preach the kingdom of
God, and to heal the sick.
3 And he said unto them,
Take nothing for your jour-

THE TWELVE APOSTLES SENT OUT.

A. D. 28.

St. Matt. x. 1, 5—42.

St. Mare vi. 7—11.

St. Luke ix. 1 — 5.

bread,

no money in their
purse : " but he .shod witli
sandals ; and not put on
two coats. ""'And lie said
unto them, In what place
soever ye enter into an
house, there abide till ye
depart from that place.
" And whosoever shall not
receive you, nor hear you,
when ye depart thence,
shake off the dust under
your feet for a testimony
against them. Verily I say
unto you. It shall be more
tolerable for Sodom and
Gomorrha in the day of judg-
ment, than for that city.

saying, Go not into the way
of the Gentiles, and into
any city of the Samaritans
enter ye not : " but go ra-
ther to the lost sheep of the
house of Israel. ''And as
ye go, preach, saying, The
kingdom of heaven is at
hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse
the lepers, raise the dead,
cast out devils : freely ye
have received, freely give.
9 Provide neither gold, nor
silver, nor brass in your
purses, ""'nor scrip for 7/our
journey, neither two coat.s,
neither shoes, nor yet staves :
for the workman is worthy
of his meat. ^' And into
whatsoever city or town ye .shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy;
and there abide till ye go thence. ^- And when ye come into an
house, salute it. ^^ And if the house be worthy, let your peace
come upon it : but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to
you. 1* And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words,
when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your
feet. 15 Verily I say unto you. It shall be more tolerable for the laud
of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. i^But beware of
men : for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will
scourge you in their synagogues ; i^ and ye shall be brought before
governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and
the Gentiles. i-^But when they deliver you up, take no thought how
or what ye shall speak : for it shall be given you in that same hour
what ye shall speak. 20 Yov it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit
of your Father which speaketh in you. 21 And the brother .shall deliver
u[i the brother to death, and the father the child : and the children
sliall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
-- And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake : but he that
cudureth to the end shall be saved, ^sg^^t when they persecute you
in tliis city, flee ye into another : for verily I say unto you. Ye .shall
not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
21 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant
as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub,
how much more shall they call them of his household ? 26 fear them not
therefore : for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed ;
and hid, that shall not be known. 27 What I tell you in darkness, that
speak ye in light : and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon
the housetops.

28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill
the soul : but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul
and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing ? and one
of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father, sng^^t t^g
very hairs of your head are all numbered. *i Fear ye not therefore,
ye are of more value than many sparrows. 22 Whosoever therefore shall

ncy, neither .staves, nor scrip,
neither bread, neither mo-
ney ; neither have two coats
apiece. ^ And whatsoever
house ye enter into, there
abide, and thence depart.
5 And whosoever will not
receive you, when yc go out
of that city, shake off the
very dust from your feet for
a testimony against them.

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of Ge^rtne^CLTet to Cape-rnOLunL, f^*^^ SC to 57.)

A. D. 28.

EEBOD'8 OPINION OF CHRIST.

St. Matt. x. 1, 5 — 42.

confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which
is in heaven. 33 gut whosoever shall deny me before men, him will
I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

*•* Think not that I am come to send peace on earth : I came not to
send peace, but a sword. ^^For I am come to set a man at variance
against his father, and the daughter against her mother,
and the daughter in law against her mother in law. ^e^^ij a
man's foes shall be they of his own household, ^zjje that loveth
father or mother more than me is not worthy of me : and he that loveth
son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. ^^ And he that tak-
eth not his cross, and followeth after me, is not wortliy of me. ^^ He
that findeth his life shall lose it : and he that loseth his life for my sake
shall iiud it.

'^ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me
receiveth him that sent me. 4i He that receiveth a prophet in the name
of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward ; and he that receiveth a
righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous
man's reward. ■^ And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these
little ones a cup of cold wate7- only in the name of a disciple, verily
I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

St. Matt. xi. 1.

And it came to pass,
when Jesus had made an
end of commanding his
twelve disciples, he depart-
ed thence to teach and to
preach in their cities.

St. Mark vi. 12, 13.

12 And they went out, and
preached that men should
repent. ^^ And they cast out
many devils, and anointed
with oil many that were
sick, and healed thein.

St. Lttke IX. 6.

6 And they departed, and
went through the towns,
preaching the gospel, and
healing every where.

55. Herod's Opinion of Christ.— John Baptist is beheaded

and buried.

St. Matt. xiv. 1 —12.

St. Mark vi. 14 — 29.

St. Luke ix. 7—9.

At that time Herod the
tetrarch heard of the fame
of Jesus, 2 and said unto his
servants. This is John the
Baptist ; he is risen from
the dead ; and therefore
mighty works do shew forth
themselves in him.

i-^And king Herod heard
of him ; (for his name was
spread abroad :) and he said.
That John the Baptist was
risen from the dead, and
therefore mighty works do
shew forth themselves in
him. 15 others said. That it
is Elias. And others said.
That it is a prophet, or as
one of the prophets, i*" But
when Herod heard thereof,
he said, It is John, whom I
beheaded : he is risen from
the dead.

7 Now Herod the tetrarch
heard of all that was done
by him : and he was per-
plexed, because that it was
said of some, that John was
risen from the dead ; ^ and
of some, that Elias had ap-
peared ; and of others, that
one of the old prophets was
risen again. ^And Herod
said, John have I beheaded :
but who is this, of whom I
hear such things? And he
desired to see him.

JOHN BAPTIST BEHEADED.

A.D. 28.

St. Matt. xiv. 1 — 12.

St. Makk ti. 14—29.

3 For Herod liad laid hold
on John, and bound him, and
put him in prison for Hero-
dias' sake, liis brother Phi-
lip's wife. '*For John said
unto him. It is not lawful
for thee to have her. ^ And
when he would have put
him to death, he feared
the multitude, because they
counted him as a prophet.
8 But when Herod's birth-
day was Ivept, the daughter
of Herodias danced before
tliem, and pleased Herod.
'' Whereupon he promised
with an oath to give her
whatsoever she would ask.
8 And she, being before in-
structed of her mother, said,
Give me here John Baptist's
head in a charger. ^And
the king was sorry : never-
theless for the oath's sake,
and them which sat with
him at meat, he commanded
it to be given her. ^''And
he sent, and beheaded John
in the prison. ^lAnd his
head was brought in a
charger, and given to the
damsel : and she brought it
to her mother. ^^ AuA his
disciples came, and took up
the body, and buried it, and
went and told Jesus.

i^'For Herod himself had sent forth and laid
hold upon John, and bound him in prison for
Herodias' sake, his brother Phili])'s wife : for he
had married her. i^j^or John had said unto He-
rod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy bro-
ther's wife. '^^ Therefore Herodias had a ([uarrel
against him, and would have killed him ; but she
could not : 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that
he was a just man and an holy, and observed
him ; and when he heard him, he did many things,
and heard him gladly. 21 ^^([ when a convenient
day was come, that Herod on his birthday made
a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief
estates of Galilee ; " and when the daughter of the
said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased
Herod and them that sat with hira, the king said
unto the damsel, A.sk of me whatsoever thou wilt,
and I will give it thee, ^s^ufi jjg sware unto her,
Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it
thee, unto the half of my kingdom. 24 And she
went forth, and said unto her mother. What shall
I ask ? And she said. The head of John the Bap-
tist. 2.5Ajj^j gi^y came in straightway with haste
unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou
give me by and by in a charger the head of John
the Baptist. 26 And the king was exceeding sorry ;
yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which
sat with him, lie would not reject her. 27 And
immediately the king sent an executioner, and com-
manded his head to be brought : and he went and
beheaded him in the prison, 28 and brought his
head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel :
and the damsel gave it to her mother. 29 And
when his disciiales heard of it, they came and took
up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

56. The Apostles return.— Christ feedeth Five Thousand

Men.

A.D. 29. aSi-d year of our Lord's life.
St. Mat. xiv. 13-21. St. Mark vi. 30—44. St. Luke ix. 10—17. St. John vi. 1—14.

13 When Jesus
heard of it, he de-
parted thence by
ship into a desert
place ajjart : and
when the people had
heard thereof, they
followed him on foot
out of the cities.
'•* And Jesus went

■"^ And the apos-
tles gathered them-
selves together un-
to Jesus, and told
him all things, both
what they had done,
and what they had
taught.

•^1 And he said un-
to them, Come ye

10 And the apos-
tles, when they were
returned, told him
all that they had
done. And he took
them, and went a-
side privately into a
desert place belong-
ing to the city call-
ed Bethsaida. "And

After these things
Jesus went over the
sea of Galilee, which
is the sea of Tiberias.
2 And a great mul-
titude followed him,
because they saw his
miracles which he
did on them that
were diseased. 3 And

A.D.29.

CHRIST FEEDETH FIVE THOUSAND.

St. Mat. xiv. 13—21. St. Mark vi. 30—44. St. Luke ix. 10—17. St John vi. 1—14.

forth, and saw a
great multitude, and
was moved with com-
passion toward them,
and he healed their
sick.

yourselves apart in-
to a desert place,
and rest a while :
for there were many
coming and going,
and they had no lei-
sure so much as to

the people, when
they knew it, fol-
lowed him: and he
received them, and
spake unto them of
the kingdom of God,
and healed them that
had need of healing.

Jesus went up into a
mountain, and there
he sat with his dis-
ciples. 4 And the
passover, a feast of
the Jews, was nigh.

eat. 32 Ajjfi they de-
parted into a desert
place by ship privately. 33A.nd the people saw them
departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out
of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto
him. 3'*And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people,
and was moved with compassion toward them, because
they were as sheep not having a shepherd : and he
began to teach them many things.

^^ And when
it was evening, his
disciples came to
him, saying. This is
a desert place, and
the time is now past;
send the multitude
away, that they may
go into the villages,
and buy themselves
victuals. i^But Je-
sus said unto them.
They need not de-
part ; give ye them
to eat. '"'And they
say unto him. We
have here but five
loaves, and two fishes.
18 He said. Bring
them hither to me.
13 And he command-
ed the multitude to
sit down on the grass,
and took the five
loaves, and the two
fishes, and looking
up to heaven, he
blessed, and brake,
and gave the loaves
to his disciples, and
the disciples to the
multitude. 20 ^nd
they did all eat, and
were filled: and they
took up of the frag-
ments that remained
twelve baskets full.
21 And they that had
eaten were about five

35 And
when the day was
now far sjjent, his
disciples came unto
him, and said. This
is a desert place, and
now the time is far
jmssed: ^Sgendthem
away, that they may
go into the country
round about, and
into the villages,
and Ijuy themselves
bread : for they have
nothing to eat. ^''He
answered and said
unto them, Give ye
them to eat. And
tliey say unto him.
Shall we go and buy
two hundred penny-
worth of bread, and
give them to eat?
38He saith imtothem.
How many loaves
have ye ? go and
see. And when they
knew, they say, Five,
and two fishes. 39 And
he commanded them
to make all sit down
by companies up-
on the green gi-ass.
■i" And they sat down
in ranks, by hun-
dreds, and by fifties.
•11 And when he had
taken the five loaves
and the two fishes,

'2 And when the day
began to wear away,
then came the twelve,
and said unto him.
Send the multitude
away, that they may
go into the towns
and country round
about, and lodge, and
get victuals : for we
are here in a desert
place. i^B^t he said
unto them, Give ye
them to eat. And
they said. We have
no more but five
loaves and two fishes;
except we should go
and buy meat for all
this people. '•^For
they were about five
thousand men. And
he said to his dis-
ciples, Make them
sit down by fifties
in a company. '''And
they did so, and made
them all sit down.
16 Then he took the
five loaves and the
two fishes, and look-
ing up to heaven, he
blessed them, and
brake, and gave to
the disciples to set
before the nudtitude.
i''And they did eat,
and were all filled :
and there was taken
Di

5 When Jesus then
lifted up his eyes,
and saw a great com-
pany come unto him,
he saith unto Philip,
Whence shall we buy
bread, that these may
eat? 6 And this he
said to prove him :
for he himself knew
what he would do.
'' Philip answered
him. Two hundred
pennyworth of bread
is not sufficient for
them, that every one
of them may take a
little. 8 One of his
disciples, Andrew,
Simon Peter's bro-
ther, saith unto him,
^ There is a lad here,
which hath five bar-
ley loaves, and two
small fishes : but
what are they among
so many? "J And Je-
sus said. Make the
men sit down. Now
there was much grass
in the place. So the
men sat down, in
number aliout five
thousand, i' And Je-
sus took the loaves ;
and when he had
given thanks, he dis-
tributed to the dis-
ciples, and the dis-

CHRIST WALKETH ON TEE SEA.

A. D. 29.

St. Mat. XIV. 13— 21. St. Maek vi. 30— 44. St. Luke ix. 10— 17. St. John vi. 1—14.

thousand men, be
side women and chil
dren.

he looked up to hea-
ven, and blessed, and
brake the loaves, and
gave the7n to his dis-
ciples to set before them ; and the
two fishes divided he among them
all. 42 And they did all eat, and
were filled. 43 And they took up
twelve baskets full of the fragments,
and of the fishes. "And they that
did eat of the loaves were about five
thousand men.

up of fragments that
remained to them
twelve baskets.

cjples to them that
were set down ; and
likewise of the fishes
as much as they
would. i"When they were filled, he
said unto his disciples, Gather up the
fragments that remain, that nothing
be lost. 1^ Therefore they gathered
them together, and filled twelve bas-
kets with the fragments of the five
barley loaves, which remained over
and above unto them that had eaten.

14 Then those men, when they had
seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet
that should come into the world.

57. Christ walketh. on the Sea, and healeth the Sick

at Gennesareth.

St. Matt. xiv. 22—36. St. Mark vi. 45—56. St. John vi. 15—21.

22 And straightway Je-
sus constrauied his disciples
to get into a ship, and to go
before him imto the other
side, while he sent the mul-
titudes away. ^3 And when
he had sent the multitudes
away, he went up into a
moimtain apart to pray : and
when the evening was come,
he was there alone. 24i3^^t
the ship was now in the
midst of the sea, tossed with
waves : for the wind was
contrary. 25 And in the
fourth watch of the night
Jesus went unto them, walk-
ing on the sea. 2CAud when
the disciples saw him walk-
ing on the sea, they were
troubled, saying, It is a
spirit ; and they cried out
for fear. 27 But straightway
Jesus spake unto them, say-
ing. Be of good cheer ; it is
I ; be not afraid. 28 And
Peter answered him and
said. Lord, if it be thou,
bid nie come unto thee on
the water. 29 And he said,
Come. And when Peter was
come down out of the ship,
he walked on the water, to
go to Jesus. 3'' But when he
saw the wind boisterous, he

45 And straightway he
constrained his disciples to
get into the ship, and to go
to the other side before un-
to Bethsaida, while he sent
away the people. 46 And
when he had sent them
away, he departed into a
mountain to pray. 47 And
when even was come, the
ship was in the midst of the
sea, and he alone on the
land. 48 And he saw them
toiling in rowing ; for the
wind was contrary imto
them : and about the fourth
Avatch of the night he com-
eth unto them, walking up-
on the sea, and would have
passed by them. 49 But
when they saw him walking
upon the sea, they supposed
it had been a spirit, and
cried out: ^ufor they all
saw him, and were troubled.
And immediately he talked
with them, and saitli unto
them. Be of good cheer ; it
is I ; be not afraid, ^i And
he went up unto them into
the ship ; and the wind
ceased : and they were sore
amazed in themselves beyond measure, and won-
dered. S2 For they considered not the miracle of
the loaves : for their heart was hardened.

15 When Jesus therefore
perceived that they woidd
come and take him by force,
to make him a ktiig, he de-
parted again into a moun-
tain himself alone. i^And
when even was nuio come,
his disci^jles went down un-
to the sea, i''and entered
into a ship, and went over
the sea toward Capernaum.
And it was now dark, and
Jesus was not come to them.
18 And the sea arose by rea-
son of a great wind that
blew. 18 So when they had
rowed about five and twenty
or thirty furlongs, they see
Jesus walking on the sea,
and drawing nigh unto the
ship : and they were afraid.
20 But he saith unto them, It
is I; be not afraid. 21 Then
they willingly received him
into the ship : and immedi-
ately the ship was at the
land whither they went.

A. D. 29. CHRIST THE BREAD OF LIFE. 53

St. Matt. xiv. 22—36. St. Makk vi. 45—56. St. John vi. 15—21.

was .afraid ; and heginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
»i And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught liim,
and said unto him, thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt 'I
s- And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. ^^ Then
they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a
truth thou art the Son of God.

^And when they wei-e
gone over, they came into ^^^nd when they had passed over, they came
the land of Gennesaret. into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
35And when the men of that 54And when they were come out of the ship,
place had knowledge of him, straightway they knew him, •''5 and ran through
they sent out into all tliat that whole region round about, and began to carry
country round about, and about in beds those that were sick, where they
brought unto him all that heard he was. s"And whithersoever he entered,
were diseased ; ^" and be- into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the
sought him that they might sick in the streets, and besought him that they
only touch the heni of his might touch if it were but the border of his gar-
garment : and as many as ment : and as many as touched him were made
touched were made per- whole,
fectly whole.

58. The ' Bread of Life.'

St. John vi. 22—65.

22 The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea
saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were
entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his dis-
ciples were gone away alone ; 23 (howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh
unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks :)
2-1 when the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they
also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. 25j\^n(j when they
had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when earnest
thou hither?

26 Jesus answered them and said. Verily, verily, I say unto you. Ye seek me, not
because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were tilled.
27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto
everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you : for him hath God the
Father sealed. 28 Then said they unto him. What shall we do, that we might work
the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and said unto them. This is the work of God,
that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. ^OThey said therefore unto him. What
sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?
31 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written. He gave them bread
from heaven to eat. 32 Then Jesus said unto them. Verily, verily, I say unto you,
Moses gave you not that bread from heaven ; but my Father giveth you the true
bi'ead from heaven. 33 Yov the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven,
and giveth life unto the world. 34 Then said they unto him. Lord, evermore give us
this bread. 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh
to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst, ^eg^it
I said unto you. That ye also have seen me, and believe not. ^7^11 that the Father
giveth me shall come to me ; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine o^\^l will, but the will of him that

54 CHRIST REPROVETH A.D. 29.

St. John vi. 22—65.

sent me. 39j\^y,(\ ty^jg jg the Father's will which hath .sent me, that of all which he
hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
*'And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and
believeth on him, may have everlasting life : and I will raise him up at the last day.

*i The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came
down from heaven, ^^^.j^]^ they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose
father and mother we know ? how is it then that he saith, I came down from hea-
ven ? 43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them. Murmur not among yourselves.
■!■* No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him : and I
will raise him up at the last day. ^sj^ jg wi'itten in the prophets. And they shall
be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of
the Father, cometh unto me. '•''Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he
which is of God, he hath seen the Father. 47 Verily, verily, I say unto you. He that
believeth on me hath everlasting life. 48 j ^^i that bread of life. 49 Your fathers did
eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead, snfhis is the bread which cometh down
from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. ^^I am the living bread
which came down from heaven : if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever :
and the bi'ead that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for tlie life of the world.
5'- The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying. How can this mah give us
his llesh to eat ? •''•' Then Jesus said lanto them. Verily, verily, I say unto you. Except
ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
^4 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life ; and I will raise
him up at the last day. ^spQj. ^^y ^qs\i is meat indeed, and my blood is drink
indeed. ^'' He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I
in him. ■'''As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that
eateth me, even he shall live by me. -'^This is that bread which came down from
heaven : not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead : he that eateth of this
bread shall live for ever. ^9 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in
Capernaum.

"'' Many therefore of liis disciples, when they had heard this, said. This is an hard
saying ; who can hear it ? ^^ When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples mur-
mured at it, he said unto them. Doth this oftend you ? ^2 What and if ye shall see
the Son of man ascend up where he was before? ^^it jg the spirit that quickeneth;
the flesh profiteth nothing : the words that I speak unto you, thci/ are spirit, and
theij are life. 64^^^ there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from
the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. ''^ And
he said. Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were
given unto him of my Father.

59. Christ reproveth the Scribes and Pharisees.

St. Matt. xv. 1—20. St. Maek vii. 1—23.

Then came to Jesus scribes and Pha- Then came together unto him the

risees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which

2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tra- came from Jerusalem. 2 And when they

dition of the elders? for they wash not saw some of his disciples eat bread with

their hands when they eat bread. ^But defiled, that is to say, with unwashen,

he answered and said unto them, Wliy do hands, they found fault. ^ For the Phari-

ye also transgress the commandment of sees, and all the Jews, except they wash

God by your tradition? 4 For God com- their hands oft, eat not, holding the tra-

manded, .saying, Honour thy father dition of the elders. * Kw\. ivhen they come

and mother: and. He that curseth from the market, except they wa,sh, they

father or mother, let him die the eat not. And many other things there be,

death. ^But ye say. Whosoever shall say which they have received to hold, as the

A. D. 29.

THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES.

St. Matt. xv. 1—20.

St. Mark tii. 1—23.

to his father or fiis mother, ft is a gift, by washing of cups, ami pots, brasen vessels,

whatsoever thou mightest be profited liy and of tables. ^Then the Pharisees and

me ; ^ and honour not his father or his scribes asked him, Why walk not thy

mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye disciples according to the tradition of the

made the commandment of God of none elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?

effect by your tradition. '' Ve hy^jocrites,
well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
^This people draweth nigh unto me
with their mouth, and hououreth
me with their lips; but their heart

"He answered and said unto them, Well
hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites,
as it is written. This people honour-
eth me with theii- lips, but their
heart is far from me. ^Howbeit in

IS far from me. ^But in vain they vain do they worship me, teaching
do worship me, teaching for doc- for doctrines the commandments
trines the commandments of men. of men. ^Yov laying aside the command-
ment of God, ye hold the tradition of
men, as the washing of pots and cups : and many other such like
things ye do. ^ And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the com-
mandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition, i" For Moses
s.aid, Honour thy father and thy mother; and. Whoso curseth
father or mother, let him die the death; ^^ but ye say, If a man
shall say to his father or mother. It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by
whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall he free. '^-AwA ye
suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother ; '^ making
the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have
delivered : and many such like things do ye.
i^And he called the multitude, and said ^^And when he had called all the peo-

unto them, Hear, and understand : '^ not
that which goeth into the mouth defileth
a man ; but that which cometh out of the
mouth, this defileth a man.

pie unto him, he said unto them. Hearken
unto me every one of you, and under-
stand : IS there is nothing from without a
man, that entering into him can defile
him : but the things which come out of
him, those are they that defile the man.
IS If any man have ears to hear, let him
hear.
12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the
Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? ^^But he an-
swered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not
planteil, shall be rooted up. '^* Let them alone : they be blind leaders
of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the
ditch.

'■''Theu answered Peter and said unto
liim. Declare imto us this parable. i^And
Jesus said. Are ye also yet without un-
derstanding ? !'■ Do not ye yet understand,
that whatsoe\'er entereth in at the mouth
goeth into the belly, and is cast out into
the draught ? ^^ Bq{ those things which
proceed out of the mouth come forth from
the heart ; and they defile the man. i^ For
out of the heart proceed evil thoughts.

J'' And when he was entered into the
house from the people, his disciples asked
him concerning the parable. '^ ^.nd he
saith unto them, Are ye so without under-
standing also ? Do ye not perceive, that
whatsoever thing from without entereth
into the man, it cannot defile him ; '^ be-
cause it entereth not into his heart, but
into the belly, and goeth out into the
draught, purging all meats ? -" And lie

murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, said. That which cometh out of the man,
false witness, blasphemies: sot^^ggg are the that defileth the man. 21 Por from within,
things which defile a man : but to eat with out of the heart of men, proceed evil
unwashen hands defileth not a man. thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,

22 thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit,

lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness : 23 ^\\ these

evil things come from within, and defile the man.

THE CANAANITE'S DAVGHTEB HEALED.

A. D. 29.

60. Christ healeth the Daughter of a Woman of Canaan

and others.

St. Matt. xv. 21—31, St. Mark vii. 24—37.

21 Then Jesuis went thence, and de-
parted into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came
out of the same coasts, and cried unto
him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord,
thoit son of David ; my daughter is griev-
ously vexed with a devil. 23 gut j^e an-
swered her not a word. And his disciples
came and besought him, saying. Send her
away ; for she crieth after us. 24 g^^ he
answered and said, I am not sent but
unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
25 Then came she 'and worshipped him,
saying. Lord, help me. 2fi]3iit he answer-
ed and said. It is not meet to take the
children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
27 And she said, Truth, Lord : yet the dogs
eat of the crumbs which fall from their
masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered
and said unto her, woman, great is thy
faith ; be it unto thee even as thou wilt.
And her daughter was made whole from
that very hour.

29 And Jesus departed from thence, and
came nigh unto the sea of Galilee ; and
went up into a mountain, and sat do\vn
there, ^o^jjij gj-gat multitudes came unto
him, having with them those that %vere
lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many
others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet ;
and he healed them ; 3' insomuch that the
multitude wondered, when they saw the
dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole,
the lame to walk, and the blind to see :
and they glorified the God of Israel.

24 And from thence he arose, and went
into the borders of Tyi'e and Sidon, and
entered into an house, and would have
no man know it: but he could not be
hid. 25 for a certain woman, whose young
daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of
him, and came and fell at his feet: 26 the
woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by
nation ; and she besought him that he
would cast forth the devil out of her
daughter. 27 gi^t Jesus said unto her,
Let the children first be filled ; for it is
not meet to take the children's bread, and
to cast it unto the dogs. '^^ kxn\ she an-
swered and said unto him. Yes, Lord :
yet the dogs under the table eat of the
children's crumbs. 29 ^^mj he said unto
her. For this saying go thy way ; the
devil is gone out of thy daughter, ^o And
when she was come to her house, she
found the devil gone out, and her daugh-
ter laid upon the bed.

^1 And again, departing from the coasts
of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea
of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts
of Decapolis. ^2 ^^(j they bring unto him
one that was deaf, and had an impedi-
ment in his speech ; and they beseech
him to put his hand upon him. ^"And
he took him aside fi'om the multitude,
and put his fingers into his ears, and he
sjjit, and touched his tongue ; ^ and look-
ing up to heaven, he sighed, and saith
unto him, Ephphatha, that is. Be opened.
35 And straightway his ears were opened,

and the string of his tongue was loosed,
and he spake plain. 36And he charged them that they should tell no
man : but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal
they published it ; ^"^ and were beyond measure astonislied, saying, He
hath done all things well : he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the
dumb to speak.

61. He feedeth Pour Thousand Men.— Discourse with the
Pharisees and His Disciples.

St. Matt. xv. 32— xvi. 12, St. Mabk viii. 1—21.

32 Then Jesus called his disciples Mwto In those days the multitude being

him, and said, I have compas.sion on the very gi-eat, and having nothing to eat,
multitude, because they continue with me Jesus called his disciples unto him, and

A. D. 29.

CHRIST FEEDETH FOUR THOUSAND.

St. Matt. xv. 32 — xvi. 12.

St. Mark viii. 1—21.

now three d.ays, and have nothing to eat : saith unto them, 2 j ii^vo compassion on

and I will not send them away fasting, the multitude, because they have now

lest they faint in the way. ^^And his been with me tlu-ee days, and have no-

disciples say unto him, Whence should we thing to eat : ^and if I send them away

have so much bread in the wilderness, as fasting to their own houses, they will

to fill so great a multitude ? 34 And Jesus faint by the way ; for divers of them

saith unto them, How many loaves have came from far. ^^.nd his disciples an-

ye? And they said, Seven, and a few swered him. From whence can a man

little fishes, ^s ^.nd he commanded the satisfy these Jtien with bread here in the

multitude to sit down on the gi'ound. wilderness? ^j^^^^ he asked them. How

^^ And he took the seven loaves and the many loaves have ye ? And they said,

fishes, and gave thanks, and brake thein, Seven. "And he commanded the people

and gave to his disciples, and the dis- to sit down on the ground : and he took

ciples to the multitude, ^^^.nd tliey did the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and

all eat, and were filled : and they took up brake, and gave to his disciples to set

of the broken meat that was left seven before them ; and they did set them before

baskets full. ^And they that did eat the people, ^^nd they had a few small

were four thousand men, beside women fishes : and he blessed, and commanded

and children. to set them also before them. ^ So they

did eat, and were filled : and they took
up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets. *And they
that had eaten were about four thousand : and he sent them away.

39 And he sent away the multitude, and i^And straightway he entered into a

took ship, and came into the coasts of ship with his disciples, and came into the

Magdala. xvi. The Pharisees also with
the Sadducees came, and tempting desired
him that he would shew them a sign from
heaven, ^jjg answered and said unto
them, When it is evening, ye say, It ivill
he fair weather : for the sky is red. ^ And
in the morning, It will he foul weather to
day : for the sky is red and lowring. ye

parts of Dalmanutha. ^i And the Phari-
sees came forth, and began to question
with him, seeking of him a sign from
heaven, tempting him. ^^ And he sighed
deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth
this generation seek after a sign? verily
1 say unto you. There shall no sign be
given unto this generation.

hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the
sky ; but can ye not discern the signs of the times ? 4 a wicked and
adulterous generation seeketh after a sign ; and there shall no sign be
given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas.

And he left them, and departed. ^ And
when his disciples were come to the other
side, they had forgotten to take bread.
^Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed
and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees
and of the Sadducees. ^ And they reasoned
among themselves, saying. It is becairse
we have taken no bread. ^ Which when
Jesus perceived, he said unto them, ye
of little faith, why reason ye among your-
selves, because ye have brought no bread ?
9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remem-
ber the five loaves of the five thousand,
and how many baskets ye took up ? i" Nei-
ther the seven loaves of the four thou-
sand, and how many baskets ye took up ?
11 How is it that ye do not iinderstand
that I spake it not to you concerning

13 And he left them, and entering into
the ship again departed to the other side.
14 Now the disci2Jles had forgotten to take
bread, neither had they in the ship with
them more than one loaf, i^ And he charged
them, saying. Take heed, beware of the
leaven of the Pharisees, and o/the leaven
of Herod. i^And they reasoned among
themselves, saying. It is because we have
no bread. i^'And when Jesus knew it, he
saith unto them. Why reason ye, because
ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet,
neither understand ? have ye your heart '
yet hardened? i8 having eyes, see ye not?
and having ears, hear ye not ? and do ye
not remember? '^^wrjjgjj j ij^ake the five
loaves among five thousand, how many
baskets full of fragments took ye up?

TEE BLIND MAN HEALED.

A. D. 29.

St. Matt. xv. 32— xvi. 12.

brearl, th.at ye should beware of the leaven
of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
12 Then understood they how that he bade
them not beware of the leaven of bread,
but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and
of the Sadducees.

St. Mark viii. 1—21.

They say unto him, Twelve. -"And when
the seven aninni; four thousand, how many
baskets full ot' fragments took ye up ?
And they said. Seven. 21 ^^^ ]iq said
unto them, How is it that ye do not
understand ?

62. Christ healeth the blind Man at Bethsaida.

St. Mark viii. 22—26.

22 And he cometh to Bethsaida ; and they bring a blind man unto him, and
besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led
him out of the town ; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon
him, he asked him if he saw ought. 24 And he looked up, .and said, 1 see men as
trees, walking. 2S After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him
look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. 20 And he sent him away
to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.

63. Peter's Confession of Christ, and Discourse following.

St. Matt. xvi.
13—28.

St. Mark viii.
27— IX. 1.

St. Luke ix.
18—27.

St. John vi.
66—71.

13 When Jesus
came into the coasts
of Cffisarea Philippi,
he asked his disci-
ples, saying. Whom
do men say that I
the Son of man am ?
1-^ And they said.
Some say that thou
art John the Bap-
tist: some, Elias; and
others, Jeremias, or
one of the prophets.
1 ■''He saith unto them.
But whom say ye
that I am? i^And
Simon Peter answer-
ed and said. Thou art
the Christ, the Son
of the living God.
1^ And Jesus answer-

27 And Jesus went
out, and his disciples,
into the towns of Ca3-
sarea Philijipi : and
by the way he asked
his disciples, saying
unto them, Wliom
do men say that I
am ? 28 And they
answered, John the
Baptist : but some
say, Elias ; and
others. One of the
prophets. 29 And he
saith unto them. But
whom say ye that
I am? And Peter
answereth and saith
unto him. Thou art
the Christ. 3" And he
charged them that

18 And it came
to pass, as he vi^as
alone praying, his
discijiles wei'e with
him : and he asked
them, saying. Whom
say the people that
I am? 19 They an-
swering said, John
the Baptist ; but
some say, Elias; and
others say, that one
of the old prophets

IS risen agaiu.

^He

said unto them, But
whom say ye that I
am ? Peter answer-
ing said, The Christ
of God. 21 And
he straitly charged
them, and command-

•'^ From that time
many of his disciples
went back, and walk-
ed no more with him.

^7 Then said Jesus
unto the twelve. Will
ye also go away ?
68 Then Simon Peter
answered him. Lord,
to whom shall we
go ? thou hast the
words of eternal life.
•59 And we believe and
are sure that thou
art that Christ, the
Son of the living
God. "^ Jesus an-
swered them. Have
not I chosen you
twelve, and one of
you is a devil ? ^ He

A. D. 29.

JESVS FOBESHEWETH EIS DEATH.

St. Matt. xn.
13—28.

St. Mark viii.
27— IX. 1.

St. LrKE ix.

18—27.

St. John vi.
66—71.

ed and said unto they should
him, Blessed art man of him.
thou, Simon Bar-
jona : for flesh and blood hath not
revealed it unto thee, but my Father
which is in heaven, i^j^mj i say
also unto thee, That thou art Peter,
and upon this rock I will build my
church ; and the gates of hell shall
not prevail against it. ^'^ And I will
give unto thee the keys of the king-
dom of heaven : and whatsoever thou
shalt bind on earth shall be bound
in heaven : and whatsoever thou shalt
loose on earth shall be loosed in hea-
ven. srtThen charged he his disciples
that they should tell no man that he
Jesus the Christ.

tell no

was

21 From that time
forth began Jesus to
shew unto his disci-
ples, how that he
must go unto Je-
rusalem, and suf-
fer many things of
the elders and chief
priests and scribes,
and be killed, and
be raised again the
third day. 22 Then
Peter took him, and
began to rebuke him,
saying, Be it far from
thee. Lord : this shall
not be unto thee.
'-'But he turned, and
said unto Peter, Get
thee behind me, Sa-
tan: thou art an of-
fence unto me : for
thou savourest not
the things that be of
God, but those that
be of men.

^■iThen said Jesus
unto his disciples, If
any 7nan will come
after me, let him
deny himself, and
take up his cross,
and follow me. "^ For
whosoever will save
his life shall lose it ;
and whosoever will
lose his life for my

ed them to tell no
man that thing ;
22 saying.

31 And he began
to teach them, that
the Son of man must
suffer many things,
and be rejected of
the elders, and of
the chief priests, and
scribes, and be kill-
ed, and after three
days rise again. '2 And
he spake that saying
openly. And Peter
took him, and began
to rebuke him. ''But
when he had turned
about and looked on
his disciples, he re-
buked Peter, say-
ing, Get thee behind
me, Satan : f(ir tliou
savourest not the
things that be of
God, but the things
that be of men.

^* And when he
had called the peo-
ple unto him with
his disciples also,
he said unto them.
Whosoever will come
after me, let him
deny himself, and
take up his cross,
and follow me. 's For
whosoever will save

The Son of man
must suffer many
things, and be re-
jected of the elders
and chief priests and
scribes, and be slain,
and be raised the
third day.

23 And he said to
them all, If any man
will come after me,
let him deny him-
self, and take up his
cross daily, and fol-
low me. 24 Por who-
soever will save his
life shall lose it : but
whosoever will lose
his life for my sake,

spake of Judas Is-
cariot the son of Si-
mon ; for he it was
that should betray
him, being one of
the twelve.

THE TBANSFIGUBATION.

A. D. 29.

St. Matt. xvi.
13—28.

St. Makk VIII.
27— IX. 1.

St. Litre ix.
18—27.

sake .shall find it.
-'■ For what is a man
profited, if he shall
gain the whole world,
and lose his own
soul ? or what shall
a man give in ex-
change for his soul ?

27 For the Son of
man shall come in
the glory of his Fa-
ther with his angels ;
and then he shall re-
ward every man ac-
cording to his works.

28 Verily I say unto
you, There be some
standing here, which
shall not taste of
death, till they see
the Son of man com-
ing in his kingdom.

his life shall lose it ;
but whosoever shall
lose his life for my
sake and the gos-
pel's, the same sliall
save it. ^^For what
shall it profit a man,
if he shall gain the
whole world, and
lose his own soul ?

37 Or what shall a
man give in ex-
change for his soul ?

38 Whosoever there-
fore shall be asham-
ed of me and of my
words in tliis adul-
terous and sinful
generation ; of him
also shall the Sou
of man be ashamed,
when he cometh in
the glory of his Fa-
ther with the holy angels, ix. And he said unto
them. Verily I say unto you. That there be some
of them that stand here, which .shall not taste
of death, till they have seen the kingdom of
God come with power.

the same shall save
it. 25^01. ^,|^^.jt is ^

man advantaged, if
he gain the whole
world, and lose him-
self, or be cast a-
way? 26^0]- whoso-
ever shall be asham-
ed of me and of my
words, of him shall
the Son of man be
ashamed, when he
shall come in his
own glory, and in
his Fatlier's, and of
the holy angels. ^''But
I tell you of a truth,
there be some stand-
ing here, which shall
not taste of death,
till they see the
kingdom of God.

PART III.
64. The Transfiguration.

St. Matt. xvii. 1—13. St. Mask ix. 2—13. St. Luke ix. 28—36.

And after six days Je-
sus taketh Peter, James, and
John his brother, and bring-
eth them up into an high
mountain apart, ^and was
transfigured before them :
and his face did shine as
the sun, and his raiment
was white as the light.

3 And, behold, there appear-
ed unto them Moses and
Elias talking with him.

4 Then answered Peter, and
said unto Jesus, Lord, it is

2 And after six days Je-
sus taketh iint/i him Peter,
an<l James, and John, and
leadeth them up into an
high mountain apart by
themselves : and he was
transfigured before them.
3 And his raiment became
shining, exceeding white as
snow ; so as no fuller on
earth can white them. ''And
there appeared unto them
Elias witli Moses : and they
were talking with Jesus.

28 And it came to pass
about an eight days after
these sayings, he took Peter
and John and James, and
went up into a mountain
to pray. 29 And as he pray-
ed, the fashion of his coun-
tenance was altered, and his
raiment was white and glis-
tering. 3nAnd, behold, there
talked with him two men,
which were Moses and Elias:
31 who appeared in glory, and
spake of his decease which

A. D. 29.

TEE TBANSFIGVBATION.

St. Matt. xvii. 1 — 13.

St. Makk IX. 2—13.

St. Luke ix. 28—36.

good for us to be here : if
thou wilt, let us make here
three tabernacles ; one for
thee, and one for Moses,
and one for Elias. ^ While
he yet spake, behold, a
bright cloud overshadowed
them : and behold a voice
out of the cloud, which said.
This is my beloved Sou, in
whom I am well pleased ;
hear ye him. '>Aud when
the disciples heard it, they
fell on their face, and were
soi-e afraid. ''And Jesus
came and touched them, and
said. Arise, and be not a-
fraid. ^ And when they had
lifted up their eyes, they saw
no man, save Jesus only.

8 And as they came down
from the mountain, Je-
sus charged them, sayiug,
Tell the vision to no man,
until the Son of man be
risen again from the dead.
10 And his disciples asked
him, sayiug, Why then say
the scribes that Elias must
first come? ''And Jesus an-
swered and said unto them,
Elias truly sliall first come,
and restore all things. '^But
I say unto you. That Elias
is come already, and they
knew him not, but have
done unto him whatsoever
they listed. Likewise shall
also the Son of man suffer
of them. 13 Then the dis-
ciples understood that he
spake unto them of John
the Baptist.

5 And Peter answered and
said to Jesus, Master, it is
good for us to be hei'e : and
let us make three taber-
nacles ; one for thee, and
one for Moses, and one for
Elias. '^For he wist not
what to say ; for they were
sore afraid. ''And there was
a cloud that overshadowed
them ; and a voice came out
of the cloud, saying. This is
my beloved Sou : hear him.
8 And suddenly, when they
had looked round about,
they saw no man any more,
save Jesus only with them-
selves.

he should accomplish at Je-
rusalem. 32B^;t; Peter and
they that were with him
were heavy with sleep : and
when they were awake, they
saw his glory, and the two
men that stood with him.
■^3 And it came to pass, as
they departed from him,
Peter said unto Jesus, Mas-
ter, it is good for us to be
here : and let us make three
tabernacles ; one for thee,
and one for Moses, and one
for Elias : not knowing what
he said. -^^ While he thus
spake, there came a cloud,
and overshadowed them :
and they feared as they en-
tered into the cloud. 35A.nd
there came a voice out of the cloud, saying. This
is my beloved Son : hear him. ^^And when the
voice was past, Jesus was found alone.

And they kept it close, and
told no man in those days
any of those things which
they had seen.

'J And as they came down
from the mountain, he
charged them that they
should tell no man what
things they had seen, till
the Son of man were risen from the dead. i^And
they kept that saying with themselves, questioning
one with another what the rising from the dead
should mean. "And they asked him, saying, Why
say the scribes that Elias
must first come? '^^mi j^g
answered and told them,
Elias verily cometh first,
and restoreth all things ;
and how it is written of the
Son of man, that he must
suffer many things, and be
set at nought. '^ g^t j gay
unto you, That Elias is in-
deed come, and they have
done unto him whatsoever
they listed, as it is written
of him.

THE LUNATICK HEALED.

A. D. 29.

65. Christ healeth the Lunatick. He foretelleth His own

Passion, and payeth Tribute.
St. Matt. xvii. 14—27. St. Make ix. 14—32. St. Luke ix. 37—45.

I'IAnd when they were
come to the multitude, there
came to him a certain man,
kneeling down to him, and
saying, i^ Lord, have mercy
on my son : for he is luna-
tick, and sore vexed : for
ofttimes lie falleth into the
fire, and oft into the water.
IS And I brought him to thy
disciples, and they could not
cure him. i*" Then Jesus an-
swered and said, faithless
and perverse generation, how
long shall I be with you ?
how long shall I suffer you ?
bring him hither to me.
18 And Jesus rebuked the
devil ; and he departed out
of him ; and the child was
cured from that very hour.

i* And when he came to

his disciples, he saw a great

nmltitude about them, and

the scribes questioning with

them. 15 And straightway

all the people, when they

beheld him, were greatly

amazed, and running to him

saluted him. i^And he ask-
ed the scribes. What ques-
tion ye with them? i^'And

one of the multitude an-
swered and said, Master, I

have brought unto thee my

son, which hath a dumb

spirit; i*and wheresoever he

taketh him, he teareth him :

and he foameth, and gnash-

eth with his teeth, and

pineth away : and I spake

to thy disciples that they

should cast him out ; and
they could not. i^ He answereth him, and saith,
faithless generation, how long shall I be with
you ? how long shall I suffer you ? bring him unto
me. 20 Aj](J they brought him unto him : and when
he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him ; and
he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago
since this came unto him ? And he said. Of a child.

22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to de-
stroy him : but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and
help us. 23 Jesus said unto him. If thou canst believe, all things are pos-
sible to him that believeth. 24 ^^(j straightway the father of the child
cried out, and said with tears. Lord, I believe ; help thou mine unbelief.
25 When Jesus saw that the people came nanning together, he rebuked
the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge
thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. 26 And the spirit
cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him : and he was as one dead ;
insomuch that many said. He is dead. 27 But Jesus took him by the
hand, and lifted him up ; and he arose.

•^''And it came to pass,
that on the next day, when
they were come down from
the hill, much people met
him. 38 And, behold, a man
of the company cried out,
saying. Master, I beseech
thee, look upon my son :
for he is mine only child.
23 And, lo, a spirit taketh
him, and he suddenly crieth
out ; and it teareth him that
he foameth again, and bruis-
ing him hardly departeth
from him. *And I besought
thy disciples to cast him
out ; and they could not.

41 And Jesus answering said,

faithless and perverse
generation, how long shall

1 be with you, and suffer
you ? Bring thy son hither.

42 And as he was yet a com-
ing, the devil threw him
down, and tare him. And
Jesus rebuked the unclean
spirit, and healed the child,
and delivered him again to
his father.

19 Then came the disciples
to Jesus apart, and said.
Why could not we cast him
out? 20 And Jesus said unto
them. Because of your un-
belief : for verily I say unto
you, If ye have faith as a

28 And when he was come
into the house, his disciples
asked him privately. Why
could not we cast him out ?
29 And he said unto them.
This kind can come forth
by nothing, but by jjrayer
and fasting.

43 And they were all amaz-
ed at the mighty power of
God.

grain of mustard seed, ye
shall say unto this moun-
tain, Remove hence to yonder place ; and it shall remove ; and nothing shall be im-
possible unto you. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

A. D. 29.

CHRIST FOBETELLETH HIS PASSION.

St. Matt. xvii. 14—27.

St. Mark ix. 14—32.

St. Luke ix. 37—45.

-Aud while they abode
in Galilee, Jesus said unto
them, The Son of man shall
be betrayed into the hands
of men : -^ and they shall
kill him, and the third day
he shall be raised again.
And they were exceeding
sorry.

30 And they departed
thence, and passed through
Galilee ; and he would not
that any man should know
it. *' For he taught his dis-
ciples, and said unto them.
The Son of man is delivered
into the hands of men, and
they shall kill him ; and
after that lie is killed, he
shall rise the third day.
32 But they understood not
that saying, and were afraid
to ask him.

But while they wondered
every one at all things
which Jesus did, he said
unto his disciples, "^ Let
these sayings sink down in-
to your ears : for the Son
of man shall be deliverc<l
into the hands of men.
'^'''But they understood not
this saying, and it was
hid from them, that they
perceived it not: and they
feared to ask him of that
saying.

2'i And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute
money came to Peter, and said. Doth not your master pay tribute?

25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented
him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon ? of wliom do the kings of the
earth take" custom or tribute ? of their own children, or of strangers ?

26 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are
the children free. 27 Notwithstanding, lest we should oflend them, go
thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh
up ; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of
money : that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

66. Discourses.
(a) The greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

St. Matt, xviii. 1—5. St. Mark ix. 33—37. St. Luke ix. 46—48.

At the same time came
the disciples unto Jesus,
saying, Who is the greatest
in the kingdom of heaven ?
2 And Jesus called a little
child unto him, and set him
in the midst of them, ^ and
said, Verily I say unto yon,
Except ye be converted, and
become as little children,
ye shall not enter into the
kingdom of heaven. •* Who •
soever therefore shall hum-
ble himself as this little
child, the same is greatest
in the kingdom of heaven.

33 And he came to Ca-
pernaum : and being in the
house he asked them, What
was it that ye disputed
among yourselves by the
way ? 34 But they held their
peace : for by the way they
had disputed among them-
selves, who should be the
greatest. 33 And he sat down,
and called the twelve, and
saith unto them. If any man
desire to be first, the same
shall be last of all, and ser-
vant of all. 36 ^jj^]^ Jig took
a child, and set him in the

46 Then there arose a rea-
soning among them, which
of them shouUl be greatest.
^'' And Jesus, perceiving the
thought of their heart, took
a child, and set him by him,
■18 and said unto them. Who-
soever shall receive tliis child
in my name receiveth me :
and whosoever shall receive
me receiveth him that sent
me : for he that is least
among you all, the same
shall be great.

midst of them : and

DISCOUBSES.

A. D. 29.

St. Matt, xviii. 1 — 5.

5 And whoso shall receive
one such little child in my
name receiveth me.

St. Makk IX. 33—37.

when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto
them, ^'^ Whosoever shall receive one of such chil-
dren in my name, receiveth me : and whosoever
shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that
sent me.

(?>) One casting out Devils.

St. Maek IX. 38—41. St. Lpke ix. 49, 50.

^8 And John answered him, saying,
Master, we saw one casting out devils
in tliy name, and he followeth not us :
and we forlDad him, because he followeth
not us. sy But Jesus said. Forbid him
not : for there is no man which shall do
a miracle in my name, that can lightly
speak evil of me. 40For he that is not
41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of
because ye belong to Christ, verily I say
his reward.

■i^And John answered and said, Mas-
ter, we saw one casting out devils in thy
name ; and we forbad him, because he
followeth not with us. ^^And Jesus said
unto him, Forbid him not : for he that is
not against us is for us.

against us is on our jiart.
water to diink in my name,
unto you, he shall not lose

St. Matt, xviii. 6—9.

St. Maek ix. 42—50.

6 But whoso shall offend one of these
little ones which believe in me, it were
better for him that a millstone were hang-
ed about his neck, and that he were drown-
ed in the depth of the sea. ''Woe unto
the world because of offences ! for it nmst
needs be that offences come ; but woe to
that man by whom the offence cometli !
8 Wherefore if tliy liand or thy foot offend
thee, cut them off, and cast them from
thee : it is better for thee to enter into
life halt or maimed, rather than having
two hands or two feet to be cast into
everlasting fire. '•And if thine eye offend
thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee :
it is better for thee to enter into life witli
one eye, rather than having two eyes to
be cast into hell fire.

^And whosoever sliall offend one of
these little ones that believe in me, it is
better for him that a millstone were hang-
ed about his neck, and he were cast into
the sea. -^^And if thy hand offend thee,
cut it off: it is better for thee to enter
into life maimed, than having two hands to
go into hell, into the fire that never shall
be quenched: ■"where their worm dieth
not, aud the fire is not quenched,
•is And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off :
it is better for thee to enter halt into life,
than having two feet to be cast into hell,
into the fire that never shall be quenched :
•i^where their worm dieth not, and the
fire is not quenched. 47 And if thine

eye offend thee, pluck it out : it is better
for thee to enter into the kingdom of God
with one eye, than having two eyes to be
cast into hell fire : •** where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not
quenched. ■I'^For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacri-
lice shall be salted with salt. ^^ Salt is good : but if the salt have lost
his saltness, wherewitli will ye season it ? Have salt in yourselves, and
have peace one with another.

(St. Luk.e XVII. 1, 2.)

'^taiiTord^' G^o(fmplu.eiti E^tabli^htntnt .

» -Front Caperruxujrt to the coaA-tx of lyrn Si- iSijdon.'. bott^h fa tJte Cf*tx^t9

of Ue^aapoU^. to the' caoufts of jaagUcOn ( N?? 60, 63.)
^From MagdcLlou to Ji e/JiscLutcL to t/te^ to^rus of Copstxre^rx/ PTvilippi ,
bojcio to €ape:f/uiu7r? (JV"" HZ to 65)

A.D. 29. DISCOURSES. 65

{d) The lost Sheep.

St. Matt. xvm. 10—14.

K* Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones ; for I say unto you,
That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in
heaven. " For the Son of man is come to save that wliich was lost, i^ jjow think ye ?
if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave
the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone
astray? i^^nd if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of
that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. i^^Even so it is not
the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

(St. Ldke XV. 3—7.)

(e) Forgiveness.

St. Matt, xviii. 15 — 35.

^s MoEEOVER if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault
between thee and him alone : if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
16 But if he wiU not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth
of two or three witnesses every word may be established, i^ Aq,j jf j^g shall
neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church : but if he neglect to hear the church, let
him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican, i^ Verily I say unto you. What-
soever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven : and whatsoever ye shall loose
on earth shall be loosed in heaven, i^^g^in I say unto you. That if two of you
shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for
them of my Father which is in heaven, ^o Yot where two or three are gathered to-
gether in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

21 Then came Peter to him, and said. Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against
me, and I forgive him ? till seven times ? 22 jesus saith unto him, I say not unto
thee, UntQ seven times : but. Until seventy times seven. ^3 Therefore is the kingdom
of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him
ten thousand talents. 25B^|; forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded
him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be
made. 26 ^he servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying. Lord, have
patience with me, and I will pay thee all. 27 Then the lord of that servant was
moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt, ^sg^t h^q same
servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred
pence : and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that
thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying,
Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. ^o j^^^ j^g would not : but went
and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt, ^i go when his fellowservants
saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that
was done. 32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, thou
wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: sSghouldest
not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee ?
4 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay
all that was due unto him.

35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts
forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

(J6 HOW CHRIST IS TO BE FOLLOWED. A.D. 29.

67. Jesus goeth up to the Feast of Tabernacles
at Jerusalem.

St. John vii. 1 — 10.

After these things Jesus walked in Galilee : for he would not walk in Jewiy,
because the Jews sought to kill him. ^ Nqw the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at
hand, ^jjis brethren therefore said unto him. Depart hence, and go into Judaja,
that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. ^For there is no man
that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou
do these things, shew thyself to the world. ^ For neither did his brethren believe in
him. 6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come : but your time is alway
ready. ''The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that
the works thereof are evil. ^ Go ye up unto this feast : I go not up yet unto this
feast ; for my time is not yet full come. ^ When he had said these words unto them,
he abode stUl in Galilee. i^But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also
up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

St. Luke ix. 51 — 56.

51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up,
he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, ^2 and sent messengers before his face :
and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
S3 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to
Jerusalem. ^^Amj when his disciples James and John saw this, they said. Lord, wilt
tliou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as
Elias did? ^^But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner
of spirit ye are of. ^^yor the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but
to save them. And they went to another village.

68. Christ sheweth how He is to be followed.

St. Matt. viii. 19—22. St. Luke ix. 57—62.

19 And a certain scribe came, and said 57A.nd it came to pass, that, as they

unto him, Master, I will follow thee whi- went in the way, a certain 7ncm said unto

thersoever thou goest. ^o^uf^ Jesus saith him. Lord, I will follow thee whitherso-

unto him, The foxes have holes, and the ever thou goest. ^^And Jesus said unto

birds of the air have nests ; but the Son him. Foxes have holes, and birds of the

of man hath not where to lay his head, air have nests ; but the Son of man hath

21 And another of his disciples said unto not where to lay his head. ^^And he said

hira. Lord, suffer me first to go and bury unto another. Follow me. But he said,

ray father. 22j3ut Jesus said unto him. Lord, suifer me first to go and bury my

Follow me ; and let the dead bury their father. ^^ Jesus said unto him. Let the

dead. dead bury their dead : but go thou and

preach the kingdom of God. ^^And another also said, Lord, I will

follow thee ; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home

at my house. ®And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his

hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

A. D. 29. THE DOCTRINE OF JESVS. 67

69. He sendeth out Seventy Disciples.

St. Luke x. 1—16.

After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two
and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few :
pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into
his harvest. ^ Qq your ways : behold, 1 send you forth as lambs among wolves.
■* Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes : and salute no man by the way. 5 And
into whatsoever house ye enter, first say. Peace be to this house. ^And if the son of
peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it : if not, it shall turn to you again. ''And
in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give : for the
labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house, s^i^j^^ jutQ -whatsoever
city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you : ^ and lieal
the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto
you. i^But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways
out into the streets of the same, and say, ii Even the very dust of your city, which
cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you : notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that
the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. i-But I say unto you, that it shall be
more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. ^^ Woe unto thee, Chorazin !
woe unto thee, Bethsaida ! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon,
which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth
and ashes. "But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment,
than for you. is And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust
do\vn to hell, i" He that heareth you heareth me ; aud he that despiseth you despiseth
me ; and he that despiseth me desjDiseth him that sent me.

(St. Matt. xi. 20—24.)

70. The ' Doctrine ' of Jesus.

St. John vii. 11 — 53.

"Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said. Where is he? '^^nd there
was much murmuring among the people concerning him : for some said. He is a good
man : others said. Nay ; but he deceiveth the people. ^^ Howbeit no man spake openly
of him for fear of the Jews.

I'lNow about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.
IS And the Jews marvelled, saying. How knoweth this man letters, having never
learned? i^jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that
sent me. '^ If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether
it be of God, or whether I speak of myself, is jje that speaketh of himself seeketh
his own glory : but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true,
and no unrighteousness is in him. i^Did not Moses give you the law, and yet
none of you keepetli the law? Why go ye about to kill me? 20 xhe people an-
swered and said. Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee? ^ijgijus
answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel. 22 Moses
therefore gave unto you circumcision ; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;)
and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man. 23 if g, man on the sabbath day receive
circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken ; are ye angry at me,
because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day? 24jucige not
according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

25 Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?
26 But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know
indeed that this is the very Christ ? 27 Howbeit we know this man whence he is :

E 2

68 THE WOMAN TAIvEN IN ADULTERY. A.D. 29.

St. John vii. 11 — 53.

but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. ^siphen cried Jesus in the
temple as he taught, saying. Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am : and I
am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. ^gg^t
I know him : for I am from him, and he hath sent me. ^^TJign tj^gy sought to take
him : b\it no man laid hands on him, becavise his hour was not yet come, ^i ^nd
many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more
miracles than these which this vmn hath done ?

32 The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him ; and
the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him. ^SThen said Jesus imto
them. Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.
34Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me : and where I am, thither ye cannot come.

35 Then said the Jews among themselves. Whither will he go, that we shall not find
him ? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles ?

36 What manner o/ saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find
me : and where I am, thither ye cannot come ?

37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying. If
any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 Hg i}^^i believeth on me, as
the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But
this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive : for the
Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) ^njyjjjj^y
of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the
Prophet. *i Others said. This is the Christ. But some said. Shall Christ come out
of Galilee ? 43 Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David,
and out of the town of Bethlehem, Avhere David was'? ^ So there was a division
among the people because of him. 44 \^(\ some of them would have taken him ; but
no man laid hands on him.

45 Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees ; and they said unto
them, Why have ye not brought him? 46 The officers answered. Never man spake
like this man. 47 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? 48 Have
any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him ? 49 g^t this people who
knoweth not the law are cursed, so Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to
Jesus by night, being one of them,) si Doth our law judge any man, before it hear
him, and know what he doeth ? ^2 They answered and said unto him. Art thou also
of Galilee ? Search, and look : for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. ^3 ^^d every
man went unto his own house.

71. Christ delivereth the Woman taken in Adultery.

St. John viri. 1 — 11.

Jesus went unto the mount of Olives, ^ And early in the morning he came again
into the temple, and all the people came unto him ; and he sat down, and taught them.
3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery ; and
when they had set her in the midst, 4 they say unto him, Master, this woman was taken
in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should
be stoned : but what sayest thou ? ^ This they said, tempting him, that they might have
to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as
though he heard them not. '' So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself,
and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
^ And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. ^And they which heard it,
being convicted by their oivn conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest,
even unto the last : and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
i^When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her,
Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? ^^ She said.
No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her. Neither do I condemn thee : go, and sin no
more.

A. D. 29. ' fHE LIGHT OF THE WOBLD: 69

72. Christ ' the Light of the World.'
St. John viii. 12—59.

12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world : he that
foUoweth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. i^^The
Pharisees therefore said unto him. Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is
not true. '•* Jesus answered and said unto them. Though I bear record of myself,
yet my record is true : for I know whence I came, and whither I go ; but ye cannot
teU whence I come, and whither I go. ^^ Ye judge after the flesh ; I judge no man.
16 And yet if I judge, my judgment is true : for I am not alone, but I and the Father
that sent me. i^'It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is
true. 1^1 am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth
witness of me. i" Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father ? Jesus answered. Ye
neither know me, nor my Father : if ye had known me, ye should have known my
Father also, ^o These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple :
and no man laid hands on him ; for his hour was not yet come.

21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and
shall die in your sins : whither I go, ye cannot come. 22 Then said the Jews, Will
he kill himself? because he saith. Whither I go, ye cannot come, ^s^nd he said
unto them. Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am
not of this world. -^ I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins : for
if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. 25 Then said they unto him,
Who art thou« And Jesus saith unto them. Even the same that I said unto you
from the beginning. 26 1 jj^ye many things to say and to judge of you : but he
that sent me is true ; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard
of him.

27 They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. 28 Then said Jesus
unto them. When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am
he, and that I do nothing of myself ; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak
tliese things. 29 And he that sent nie is with me : the Father hath not left me
alone ; for I do always those things that please him.

30 As he spake these words, many believed on him. ^iThen said Jesus to those
Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my dis-
ciples indeed; 32a,nd ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
'^'^ They answered him. We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to
any man : how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? 34jesus answered them. Verily,
verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. ^SAnd
the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. ^''If the
Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free mdeed. ^zj know that ye are
Abraham's seed ; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
■'s I speak that which I have seen with my Father : and ye do that which ye have
seen with your father, ^tf They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father.
Jesus saith unto them. If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works
of Abraham. *But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth,
which I have heard of God : this did not Abraham. ■*! Ye do the deeds of your
father. Then said they to him. We be not born of fornication ; we have one Father,
even God. -^ Jesus said unto them. If God were your Father, ye would love me :
for I proceeded forth and came from God ; neither came I of myself, but he sent
me. ■i^Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my
word. -i^Ye are of i/our father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do.
He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because tliere
is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own : for he is a
liar, and the father of it. -^And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
■"^ Which of you convinceth me of sin ? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe
me ? •1'' He that is of God heareth God's words : ye tlierefore hear them not, because
ye are not of God. ■^ Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well

70 THE MAN BOBN BLIND. A. D. 29.

St. John viii. 12—59.

that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil ? ^9 Jesus answered, I have not a devil ;
but I honour my Father, and .ye do dishonour me. ^o ^jjj j gggj^ j^^^ mine own glory :
there is one that seeketh and judgeth. ^i Verily, verily, I say unto you. If a man
keep my saying, he shall never see death. ^2 'f hen said the Jews unto him. Now
we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets ; and thou
sayest. If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. ^^ Art thou greater
than our father Abraham, which is dead ? and the prophets are dead : whom makest
thou thyself? ^^ Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is
my Father that honoureth me ; of whom ye say, that he is your God : ^^ yet ye have
not known him ; but I know him : and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be
a liar like unto you : but I know him, and keep his saying. ^^ your father Abraham
rejoiced to see my day : and he saw it, and was glad. ^^ Then said the Jews unto
him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham ? ^8 Jesus said
unto them. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. ^^ Then took
they up stones to cast at him : but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple,
going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

73. The Man born blind.
St. John ix. 1 — 41.

And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. - And
his disciples asked him, saying. Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that
he was born blind? ^ Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents:
but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. * I must work the
works of him that sent me, while it is day : the night cometh, when no man can
work. ^ As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. ** When he
had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he
anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, ''and said unto him. Go, wash in
the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation. Sent.) He went his way therefore,
and washed, and came seeing.

**The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was
blind, said. Is not this he that sat and begged ? ^ Some said. This is he : others
said. He is like him: but he said, I am he. ^'^ Therefore said they unto him. How
were thine eyes opened .'' '' He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made
clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and
wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. i^Then said they unto him,
Where is he ? He said, I know not.

13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. I'^And it was
the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. i^Tlien again
the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them,
He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. i" Therefore said some
of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day.
Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles ? And there was a
division among them. ^''They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of
him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said. He is a prophet, i** But the Jews
did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until
they called the parents of him that had received his sight. ^^ And they asked theui,
baying. Is this your son, who ye say was born blind '{ how then doth he now see ?
-" His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that
he was born blind : -' but by what means he now seeth, we know not ; or who hath
opened his eyes, we know not : he is of age ; ask him : he shall speak for himself.
" These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews : for the Jews had
agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put

A.D. 29. 'THE DOOR' AND 'THE GOOD SHEPHERD: 71

St. John ix. 1—41.

out of the synagogue. -^ Therefore said his parents, He is of age ; ask him. "■* Then
again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise :
we know that this man is a sinner. -^ He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner
or no, I know not : one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. '^^ Then
said they to him again. What did he to thee ? how opened he thine eyes ? -'' He
answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear : wherefore would
ye hear it again ? will ye also be his disciples ? -^ Then they reviled him, and said,
Thou art his disciple ; but we are Moses' disciples. ^^ We know that God spake
unto Moses : as for ihi's fellow, we know not from whence he is. ^^The man answered
and said unto them. Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence
he is, and ijet he hath opened mine eyes. ^^ Now we know that God heareth not
sinners : but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
•'^ Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that
was born blind. ^3 jf t^jg mg^u ^ygre not of God, he could do nothing. ^^ They
answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou
teach us? And they cast him out. ^sjggyg heard that they had cast him out ; and
when he had found him, he said unto him. Dost thou believe on the Son of God ?
^^ He answered and said. Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him ? ^7 ^jj^j
Jesus said unto him. Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
^And he said. Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

^'^ And Jesus said. For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see
not might see ; and that they which see might be made blind. *" And some of the
Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him. Are we
blind also ? ^' Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin : but
now ye say, We see ; therefore your sin remaineth.

74. Christ the 'Door' and 'the good Shepherd.'

Sx. John x. 1 — 21,

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheep-
fold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. - But he
that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. ^To him the porter
openeth ; and the sheep hear his voice : and he calleth his own sheep by name, and
leadeth them out. ^ And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them,
and the sheep follow him : for they know his voice. ^ And a stranger will they
not follow, but will fiee from him : for they know not the voice of strangers. ® This
parable spake Jesus unto them : but they understood not what things they were
which he spake unto them.

''Then said Jesus unto them again. Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the
door of the sheep. ^All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but
the sheep did not hear them. ^ 1 am the door : by me if any man enter in, he
shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. i° The thief cometh
not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy : I am come that they might have
life, and that they might have it more abundantly. ^^ I am the good shepherd :
the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. '- But he that is an hireling,
and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and
leaveth the sheej), and fleeth : and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the
sheep. '"^The hireling fieeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
'^ I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. '^ As the
Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father : and 1 lay down my life for the
sheep. 1*5 And other sheep 1 have, which are not of this fold : them also I must
bring, and they shall hear my voice ; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
I'' Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my hfe, that I might
take it again, i^ No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have

72 THE GOOD SAMARITAN. A. D. 29.

St. John x. 1—21.

power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have
I received of my Father.

1^ There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings, ^o ^^d
many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad ; why hear ye him ? ^i Others said.
These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the
blind ?

75. The Return of the Seventy Disciples.
St. Luke x. 17—24.

i^And the seventy returned again with joy, saying. Lord, even the devils are
subject unto us through thy name. ^^And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as
lightning fall from heaven. ^^ Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents
and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy : and nothing shall by any
means hurt you. -" Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject
unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

2^ In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of
heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and
hast revealed them unto babes : even so. Father ; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
^ All things are delivered to me of my Father : and no man knoweth who the Son
is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the
Son will reveal /mn. ^^ And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately.
Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: ^■^for I tell you, that many
prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen
them ; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

76. The Parable of the good Samaritan.
St. Luke x. 25—37.

2' And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying. Master,
what shall I do to inherit eternal life ? -^ He said unto him. What is written in
the law? how readest thou? -''And he answering said, Thou shalt love the
Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all
thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself, ^s^^jj^j
he said unto him. Thou hast answered right : this do, and thou shalt live. -^ But he,
willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour ? ^^ And Jesus
answering said,

A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which
stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
^1 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way : and when he saw him,
he passed by on the other side. ^^ And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place,
came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. ^^ But a certain Samaritan,
as he journeyed, came where he was : and when he saw him, he had compassion
on him, ^and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine,
and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
•^^ And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them
to the host, and said unto him. Take care of him ; and whatsoever thou speudest
more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

^'' Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell
among the thieves ? ^7 a,jJ jjg s^id^ He that shewed mercy on him. Then said
Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

A. D. 29. MARTHA AND MARY. tS

77. Martha and Mary.

St. Luke x. 38—42.

38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village :
and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. ^'-'And she had
a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. *' But
Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost
thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone ? bid her therefore that
she help me. ^^ And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou
art careful and troubled about many things : ^ but one thing is needful : and Mary
hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

78. Christ teacheth to pray.
St. Luke xi. 1 — 13.

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased,
one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his
disciples. ^ And he said unto them, When ye pray, say,

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. ^Gjve us day by day our daily
bread. "^And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted
to us. And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil.

5 And he said unto them. Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him
at midnight, and say unto him. Friend, lend me three loaves ; ^for a friend of mine
in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him ? ^ And he from
within shall answer and say. Trouble me not : the door is now shut, and my children
are with me in bed ; I cannot rise and give thee. ^ I say unto you. Though he will
not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he
will rise and give him as many as he needeth.

'■' And I say unto you. Ask, and it shall be given you ; seek, and ye shall find ;
knock, and it shall be opened unto you. ^" For every one that asketh receiveth ;
and he that seeketh findeth ; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. " If a son
shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone ? or if he
ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? ^-or if he shall ask an egg, will
he offer him a scorpion ? ^^ jf yg then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto
your children : how much more shall i/our heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit
to them that ask him?

(For ver. 2 — i, compare St. Matt. vi. 9 — 13.
. 9—13, . . . VII. 7—11.)

79. He healeth the blind, and dumb Man possessed with
a Devil, and rebuketh the blasphemous Pharisees.

St. Matt. xii. 22—45. St. Luke xi. 14— 3(i.

"Then was brought unto him one " And he was casting out a devil, and

possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: it was dumb. And it came to pass, when

and he healed him, insomuch that the the devil was gone out, the dumb spake ;

blind and dumb both spake and saw. and the people wondered. ^^ But some of

-3 And all the people were amazed, and them said. He casteth out devils through

said. Is not this the son of David? --^ But Beelzebub the chief of the devils, i'' And

when the Pharisees heard it, they said, others, tempting /^'(ft, sought of him a sign

This felloio doth not cast out devils, but from heaven, i'' But he, knowing their

THE PHARISEES REBUKED.

A. D. 29.

St. Matt. xii. 22 — 45.

St. Luke xi. 14—36.

thoughts, said unto them, Every king-
dom divided against itself is brought to
desolation ; and a house divided against a
house falleth. i^ If Satan also be divided
against himself, how shall his kingdom
stand ? because ye say that I cast out
devils through Beelzebub. '^^ And if I
by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom
do your sons cast them out ? therefore
shall they be your judges. '■'■^ But if I
with the finger of God cast out devils, no
doubt the kingdom of God is come upon
you. -1 When a strong man armed keep-
eth his palace, his goods are in peace :
"but when a stronger than he shall come
upon him, and overcome him, he taketh
from him all his armour wherein he trust-
ed, and divideth his spoils. -^ He that is
not with me is against me : and he that
gathereth not with me scattereth.

by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

-5 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and

said unto them, Every kingdom divided

against itself is brought to desolation ;

and every city or house divided against

itself shall not stand : '^^ and if Satan cast

out Satan, he is divided against himself ;

how shall then his kingdom stand ? "^And

if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom

do your children cast them, out ? therefore

they shall be your judges. -^ But if I cast

out devils by the Spirit of God, then the

kingdom of God is come unto you. ^^Ov

else how can one enter into a strong man's

house, and spoil his goods, except he first

bind the strong man ? and then he will

spoil his house. ^° He that is not with me

is against me ; and he that gathereth not

with me scattereth abroad. ^^ Wherefore

I say unto you. All manner of sin and

blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men :

but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto

men. 3- And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man,

it shall be forgiven him : but whosoever speaketh against the Holy

Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in

the world to come. ^3 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good ;

or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt : for the tree is

known by his fruit. ^^ O generation of vipers, how can ye, being

evil, speak good things ? for out of the abundance of the heart the

mouth speaketh. ^^ A good man out of the good treasure of the heart

bringeth forth good things : and an evil man out of the evil treasure

briugeth forth evil things. ^^ But I say unto you, That every idle

word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day

of judgment. ^'' For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy

words thou shalt be condemned.

3^ Then certain of the scribes and of the
Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we
would see a sigu from thee. '^'^ But he
answered and said unto them. An evil
and adulterous generation seeketh after
a sign ; and there shall no sign be given
to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas :
*'^for as Jonas was three days and three
nights in the whale's belly ; so shall the
Son of man be three days and three nights
in the heart of the earth. ■^^ The men of
Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this
generation, and shall condemn it : because
they repented at the preaching of Jonas ;
and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
■^ The queen of the south shall rise up in
the judgment with this generation, and
shall condemn it : for she came from the
uttermost parts of the earth to hear the
wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater
than Solomon is here.

29 And when the people were gathered
thick together, he began to say. This is
an evil generation : they seek a sign ; and
there shall no sign be given it, but the
sign of Jonas the prophet. ^" For as Jonas
was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall
also the Son of man be to this generation.
^' The queen of the south shall rise up in
the judgment with the men of this gene-
ration, and condemn them : for she came
from the utmost parts of the earth to hear
the wisdom of Solomon ; and, behold, a
greater than Solomon is here. ■'- The men
of Niueve shall rise up in the judgment
with this generation, and shall condemn
it : for they repented at the preaclihig
of Jonas ; and, behold, a greater than
Jonas is here.

A.D. 29. OUTWARD SHOW OF HOLINESS BEPBEHENDED. 75

St. Matt. xii. 22—45. St. Luke xi. 14—36.

■*•* When the unclean spirit is gone out ^awheu the unclean spirit is gone out
of a man, he walketh through dry places, of a man, he walketh through dry places,
seeking rest, and findeth none. **Then seeking rest ; and finding none, lie saith,
he saith, I will return into my house from I will return unto my house whence I came
whence I came out ; and when he is come, out. ^^ And when he cometh, he findeth
he findetli it empty, swept, and garnished, it swept and garnished, ^e'f^gn goeth he,
•*5 Then goeth he, and taketh with him- and taketh to him seven other spirits more
self seven other spirits more wicked than wicked than himself ; and they enter in,
himself, and they enter in and dwell and dwell there : and the last state of that
there : and the last state of that man is man is worse than the first,
worse than the first. Even so shall it be

also unto this wicked generation. -''And it came to pass, as he spake these

things, a certain woman of the company
lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that
bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. ^^ But he said, Yea
rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

88 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret
place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which
come in may see the light. ^4 xhe light of the body is the eye : there-
fore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light ;
but when thine eye is evil," thy body also is full of darkness. 35 Take
heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness, ^ejf
thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the
whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle
doth give thee light.

(For verse 22, &c. compare St. Matt. ix. 32—34, and St. Mark hi. 22—30.)

80. DISCOURSES.

(a) Christ reprehendeth the outward Show of Holiness

in the Pharisees, Scribes, and Lawyers.

St. Luke xi. 37—54.

87 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him : and he
went in, and sat down to meat. ^SAud when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled
that he had not first washed before dinner. 39 ^^d the Lord said unto him, Now
do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter ; but your
inward part is full of ravening and wickedness, ^o ye fools, did not he that made
that which is without make that which is within also ? « But rather give alms of
such things as ye have ; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. ^" But woe
unto you, Pharisees ! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass
over judgment and the love of God : tliese ought ye to have done, and not to leave
the other undone. *^ Woe unto you, Pharisees ! for ye love the uppermost seats in
the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. ^^Woe unto you, scribes and Phari-
sees, hypocrites ! for ye are as graves which ajjpear not, and the men that walk
over thon are not aware of them.

■^^ Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him. Master, thus saying thou
reproachest us also. ■^^' And he said, Woe unto you also, /ye lawyers ! for ye lade
men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens
with one of your fingers. *? Woe unto you ! for ye build the sepulchres of the pro-
phets, and your fathers killed them. '•*» Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the
deeds of your fathers : for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.
■^9 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles,

HYPOCRISY AND FEAEFULNESS TO BE AVOIDED. A.D. 29.

St. Luke xi. 37—54.

and some of them they shall slay and persecute: ^^that the blood of all the pro-
phets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this
generation ; ^^ from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished
between the altar and the temple : verily I say unto you. It shall be required of
this generation. ^- Woe unto you, lawyers ! for ye have taken away the key of
knowledge : ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye
hindered.

^^And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to
urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things : ^•^ laying wait
for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse
him.

(For ver. 39, compare St. Matt, xxiii. 25
42 23

46
47

49—51
52

4
29—31
34—36
13)

(b) Christ preacheth to His Disciples to avoid Hypocrisy
and Fearfulness in publishing His Doctrine.

St. Luke xii. 1 — 12.

In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude
of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his
disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed ; neither hid, that shall
not be known. ^Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard
in the light ; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed
upon the housetops.

*And I say unto you my friends. Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and
after that have no more that they can do. ^ But I will forewarn you whom ye shall
fear : Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell ; yea, I
say unto you, Fear him. ^ Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not
one of them is forgotten before God ? "^ But even the very hairs of your head are
all numbered. Fear not therefore : ye are of more value than many sparrows.
8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son
of man also confess before the angels of God : ^ but he that denieth me before men
shall be denied before the angels of God. ^^ And whosoever shall speak a word
against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him : but unto him that blasphemeth
against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. " And when they bring you unto
the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or
what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say : ^^ for the Holy Ghost shall teach
you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

(For ver. 2, 3, compare St. Matt. x. 26, 27

4-7
8,9

10 .

11,12

28—31
32, 33
r . . xn. 31, 32
1 St. Mark hi. 28, 29
(St. Matt. x. . 18—20
) St. Mark xiii. 11)

A. D. 29. THE TBEASVRE THAT FAILETH NOT. 77

13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that
he divide the inheritance with me. '-^And he said unto him, Man, who made me
a judge or a divider over you ? '^ And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware
of covetonsness : for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which
he possesseth. "' And he spake a parable unto them, saying. The ground of a certain
rich man brought forth plentifully : i^ and he thought within himself, saying, What
shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits ? ^^ And he said, This
will I do : I will pull down my barns, and build greater ; and there will I bestow
all my fruits and my goods, i'-* And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast mucli goods
laid up for many years ; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. -" But God said
unto him. Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee : then whose shall
those things be, which thou hast provided? -'So is he that layeth up treasure for
himself, and is not rich toward God.

{fl) Over-carefulness about worldly Things.
St. Luke xii. 22—32.

22 And he said unto his disciples. Therefore I say unto yon, Take no thought for
your life, what ye shall eat ; neither for the body, what ye' shall put on. -^ The life
is more tlian meat, and the body is more than raiment. '-4 Consider the ravens: for
they neither sow nor reap ; which neither have storehouse nor barn ; and God feedeth
them : how much more are ye better than the fowls ? -•' And which of you with taking
thought can add to his stature one cubit ? ^6 if ye then be not able to do that thing
which is least, why take ye thought for the rest ? 2'' Consider the lilies how they grow :
they toil not, they spin not ; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory
was not arrayed like one of these. 28 jf t]^gjj QqJ gQ clothe the grass, which is to
day in tlie field, and to morrow is cast into the oven ; how much more ivill he clothe
you, O ye of little faith ? 29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall
drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind, ^o p^j. ^u these things do the nations of the
world seek after : and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God ; and all these things shall be added
unto you. ^2 pgar not, little flock ; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give
vou the kingdom.

(St. Matt. vi. 25—3?..)

(e) The Treasure that faileth not.
St. Luke xii. 33, 34.

•'^Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not
old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither
moth corrupteth. ** p^j. ^^ere your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

(St. Matt. vi. 19—21.)

78 SIGNS OF THE TIMES. A. D. 29.

(/) The watching Servant.
St. Luke xii. 35—48.

"'^Let your loins be girded about, and 9/our lights burning; ^^and ye yourselves
like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding ; that
when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately, ^zjjiessed
are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I
say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and
will come forth and serve them. '"'^ And if he shall come in the second watch, or
come -in the third watch, and find f/iem so, blessed are those servants, sst^^ud this
know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come,
he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through. *' Be
ye therefore ready also : for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

41 Then Peter said unto him. Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even
to all? ''"And the Lord said. Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom
his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give fhem their portion of meat in
due season? -^^ Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find
so doing. ^Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that
he hath, ^s gut ^nd if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming ;
and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and
to be drunken ; *^ the lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not
for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will
appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

'*'' And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither
did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. ''^But he that knew
not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For
unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required : and to whom men
have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

(St. Matt. xxiv. 43—51.)

(g) The Signs of the Times.

St. Luke xii. 49—53.

43 1 am come to send fire on the earth ; and what will I, if it be already kindled ?
^^ But I have a baptism to be baptized with ; and how am I straitened till it be
accomplished ! ^^ Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth ? I tell you.
Nay ; but rather division : ^- for from henceforth there shall be five in one house
divided, three against two, and two against three. ^^ The father shall be divided
against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the
daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against
her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

(St. Matt. x. 34—36.)
St. Luke xii. 54 — 57.

^4 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west,
straightway ye say. There cometh a shower; and so it is. ^''And when ye see the
south wind blow, ye say. There will be heat ; and it cometh to pass. ^^ Ye hypocrites.

A. D. 29. THE INFIRM WOMAN HEALED. 79

ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth ; but how is it that ye do not
discern this time ?
57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not wliat is right ?

(St. Matt. xvi. 2, X)
St. Luke xii. 58, 59.

s^WiiEN" thou guest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the
way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him ; lest he hale thee to
the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into
prison. •'■' I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last
mite.

(St. Matt. v. 25, 2(5.)

81. {(i) Repentance necessary for All.
St. Luke xiii. 1 — 5.

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galila^ans, whose
blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. ^And Jesus answering said unto
them. Suppose ye that these Galilseans were sinners above all the Galilpcans, because
they suffered such things? ^I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all
likewise perish. "^Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew
them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? ^1
tell you, Nay : but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

(?') The Parable of the fruitless Fig-Tree.
St. Luke xiii. 6 — 9.

^ He spake also this parable ; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vine-
yard ; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. '' Then said he unto
the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this
fig tree, and find none : cut it down ; why cumbereth it the ground I ^ And he an-
swering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and
dung it: ^and if it bear fruit, loell : and if not, tlien after that thou shalt cut it
down.

82. («) Christ healeth an infirm Woman.
St. Luke xiii. 10—17.

-" And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. '^ And, behold,
there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed
together, and could in no wise lift up herself. '- And when Jesus saw her, he called
her to him, and said unto her. Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. '^And
he laid his hands on her : and immediately she was made straight, and glorified
God. ^^ And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that
Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days

80 FEAST OF THE DEDICATION. A. D. 29.

in which men ought to work : in them therefore come and be healed, and not on
the sabbath day. ^•''Tlie Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth
not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead
/liin away to watering? '"And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham,
whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on
the sabbath day? ^^And when he liad said these things, all his adversaries were
ashamed : and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by
him.

(h) Parables.
St. Luke xiii. 18 — 21.

1^ Then said he. Unto what is the kingdom of God like ? and whereunto shall
I resemble it? ^^It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into
his garden ; and it grew, and waxed a great tree ; and the fowls of the air lodged
in the branches of it. -" And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom
of God ? -^ It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of
meal, till the whole was leavened.

(St. Matt. xiii. 31—33. St. Makk it. 30—32.)

83. The Feast of the Dedication at Jervisalem ; the Flight

beyond Jordan.

St. John x. 22—42.

22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. ^3 ^nd
Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.

'^^Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him. How long dost tliou
make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly, ^sjggug answered them,
I told you, and ye believed not : the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear
witness of me. -^ But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto
you. 27 ^jy sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me : ^s^nd I
give unto them eternal life ; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man
pluck them out of my hand. 29]y[y Father, which gave them me, is greater than
all ; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 3" I and mi/ Father
are one. ^^ Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. ^^jggus answered
them. Many good works have I shewed you from my Father ; for which of those
works do ye stone me ? ^^ The Jews answered him, saying. For a good work we
stone thee not ; but for blasphemy ; and because that thou, being a man, makest
thyself God. ^'^ Jesus answered them. Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye
are gods? ^sjf he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the
scripture cannot be broken ; ^^ say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and
sent into the world. Thou blasphemest ; because I said, I am the Son of God ?
^^ If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. ^ But if I do, though ye
believe not me, believe the works : that ye may know, and believe, that the Father
is in me, and I in him.

^8 Therefore they sought again to take him : but he escaped out of their hand,
*" and went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized ;
and there he abode. "*' And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle:
but all things that John spake of this man were true. ^ And many believed on him
there.

A.D. 30. HEEOD AND JERUSALEM REPROVED. 81

PROGRESS THROUGH CITIES AND VILLAGES ; DIS-
COURSES, PARABLES, MIRACLES, &c.

A.D. 30. 34*^ year of our Lord's life.

84. Are there Few that Ibe saved ?

St. Luke xiii. 22—30.

22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward
Jerusalem.

23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto
them, 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate : for many, I say unto you, will seek to
enter in, and shall not be able. 25\Y-jjgQ once the master of the house is risen up,
and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door,
saying. Lord, Lord, open unto us ; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know
you not whence ye are ; 26 then shaU ye begin to say. We have eaten and diunk in
thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. 273^1^ he shall say, I tell you, I
know you not whence ye are ; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. 28 There
shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and
Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.
29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and
from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. 3o^jq(J^ behold, there are
last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

(St. Matt. vii. 13, 14, 21—23. vin. 11, 12.)

85. Christ reproveth Herod and Jerusalem.

St. Luke xiii. 31 — 35.

31 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him. Get thee
out, and depart hence : for Herod wiU kill thee. 32 And he said unto them. Go ye,
and tell that fox. Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow,
and the third day I shall be perfected. 33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to
mon-ow, and the day following : for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jeru-
salem. 34 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that
are sent unto thee ; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen
doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! 35 Behold, your house is
left imto you desolate : and verily I say unto you. Ye shall not see me, until the time
come when ye shaU say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

(St. Matt, xxiii. 37—39.)

82 THE GREAT SUFFER. A. D. 30.

86. Clirist healeth the Man with the Dropsy.

St. Luke xiv. 1 — 6.

And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to
eat tread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. 2Ajh\^ behold, there was a
certain man before him which had the dropsy, ^^.nd Jesus answering spake unto
the lawyers and Pharisees, saying. Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? •'And
they held their peace. And he took hi77i, and healed him, and let him go; ^and
answered them, saying, Which of yo\x shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit,
and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day? ^And they could not
answer him again to these things.

87. (a) He teacheth Humility.

St. Luke xiv. 7 — H.

'^And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how
they chose out the chief rooms ; saying unto them, ^ When thou art bidden of any
man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room ; lest a more honourable man
than thou be bidden of him ; ^ and he that bade thee and him come and say to thee.
Give this man place ; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room, i" But
when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room ; that when he that bade
thee Cometh, he may say unto thee. Friend, go up higher : then shalt thou have
worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. " For whosoever exalt-
eth himself shall be abased ; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

(b) The great Supper.

St. Luke xiv. 12—24.

12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a
supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich
neighbom-s ; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. ^^ But
when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind : ^^ and
thou shalt be blessed ; for they cannot recompense thee : for thou shalt be recom-
pensed at the resurrection of the just.

15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said
unto him. Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. i^Theu said
he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many : i^ and sent his
servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden. Come ; for all things are
now ready, is^.^^ they all with one co7isent began to make excuse. The first said
unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it : I pray
thee have me excused. i^Aiid another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I
go to prove them : I pray thee have me excused. 20 ^^^ another said, I have mar-
ried a mfe, and therefore I cannot come. 21 go that servant came, and shewed his
lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant. Go
out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and
the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. 22^,1(1 the servant said, Lord, it is done
as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. ^Sj^uf-^ the lord said luito the ser-
vant. Go out into the highways and liedges, and comjoel them to come in, that my
house may be filled. 24^01- i gay unto you. That none of those men which were
bidden shall taste of my supper.

A. D. 30. PARABLES. 83

88. Christ's Disciples.

St. Luke xiv. 25 — 35.

-5 And there went great multitudes with him : and he turned, and said unto them,
^8 If any man come to me, and hate not his fathei", and mother, and wife, and chil-
dren, and brethi'en, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

28 Foj. vvhich of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and count-
eth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? "^Lest haply, after he hath
laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock
him, 30 saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish, ^i Or what king,
going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether
he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thou-
sand ? 3- Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage,
and desireth conditions of peace. ^•^So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh
not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

^■*Salt is good : but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seaconed ?
3^ It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill ; l/ut men cast it out. He that
hath ears to hear, let him hear.

(For ver. 25—27, compare St. Matt. x. 37—39.

. . . 34, 35 V. 13. St. Mark ix. 50.)

89. PARABLES.

(a) The Parable of the Lost Sheep.

St. Luke xv. 1 — 7-

Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. - And
the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth
with them.

3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, ^ What man of you, having
an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine
in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it ? ^ And when he
hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. ^ And when he coraeth home,
he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them. Rejoice with me ;
for I have found my sheep which was lost.

7 1 say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth,
more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

(For ver. 4—6, compare St. Matt, xviii. 12 — 14.)

(b) The Parable of the Piece of Silver.
St. Luke xv. 8—10.

^Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth
not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? '•And
when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying,
Rejoice with me ; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

^"Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God
over one sinner that repenteth.

84 PARABLES. A. D. 30.

St. Luke xv. 11—32.

11 And lie said, A certain man had two sons : ^^and the younger of them said to
his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided
unto them his living.

i^And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his
journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
1* And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land ; and he
began to be in want, i^ And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country ;
and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. ^^And he would fain have filled his
belly with the husks that the swine did eat : and no man gave unto him. i'' And
when he came to himself, he said. How many hired servants of my father's have
bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger ! ^^ I will arise and go to my
father, and will say unto him. Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before
thee, 1^ and am no more worthy to be called thy son : make me as one of thy hired
servants. ^Oj^^^j jjg arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great
way ofi", his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and
kissed him. 21 ^^d t^g son said unto him. Father, I have sinned against heaven,
and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. ^^But the father said
to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him ; and put a ring on his
hand, and shoes on his feet : -^and bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let
us eat, and be merry : 24 for this my son was dead, and is alive again ; he was lost,
and is found. And they began to be merry.

25 Now his elder son was in the field : and as he came and drew nigh to the house,
he heard musick and dancing. ^6 ^^^d ^g called one of the servants, and asked what
these things meant. ^ And he said unto him. Thy brother is come ; and thy father
hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. -^And
he was angry, and would not go in : therefore came his father out, and intreated
him. -'•> And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee,
neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest
me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends : ^'^ but as soon as this thy son
was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the
fatted calf, ^i And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have
is thine. ^" It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad : for this thy
brother was dead, and is alive again ; and was lost, and is found.

(d) The Parable of the unjust Steward,

St. Luke xvi. 1 — 13.

And he said also unto his disciples. There was a certain rich man, which had
a steward ; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
2 And he called him, and said unto him. How is it that I hear tliis of thee? give
an account of thy stewardship ; for thou mayest be no longer steward. ^ Then
the steward said within himself. What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from
me ihe stewardship : I cannot dig ; to beg I am ashamed. ^ I am resolved what
to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their
houses. 5 So he called every one of his lord's debtors u7ito him, and said unto the
first, How much owest thou unto my lord ? ^ And he said. An hundred measures
of oil. And he said unto him. Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
''Then said he to another. And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred
measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.

A. D. 30. PARABLES. 85

St. Luke xvi. 1 — 13.

^And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for
the children of this world are in their generation wiser tlian the children of light.

3 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteous-
ness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. ^*\He
that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much : and he that is unjust
in the least is unjust also in much. ^^ If therefore ye have not been faithful in the
unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? ^^^^j jf yg
have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which
is your own ? ^^ Nq servant can serve two masters : for either he will hate the one,
and love the other ; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye
cannot serve God and mammon.

(For ver. 13, compare St. Matt. vi. 24.)
(e) Christ reproveth the Pharisees.

St. Luke xvi. 14 — 18.

14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they
derided him. ^^ And he said unto them. Ye are they which justify yourselves before
men ; but God knoweth your hearts : for that which is highly esteemed among men is
abomination in the sight of God. ^^ The lo.w and the prophets were until John :
since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.
1^ Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery :
and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.

(For ver. 16, compare St. Matt. xi. 12, 13.

. . .17 V. 18.

. . .18 V. 32. & XIX. 9. St. Mark X. 11.)

(/) The rich Man and Lazarus.

St. Luke xvi. 19—31.

19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen,
and fared sumptuously every day : ^o and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus,
which was laid at his gate, full of sores, "^ and desiring to be fed with the crumbs
which fell from the rich man's table : moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
-- And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into
Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; ^^and in hell he lift
up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his
bosom. 24 And he cried and said. Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send
Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue ; for
I am tormented in this flame. -^But Abraham said. Son, remember that thou in
thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things : but now
he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 ^nd beside all this, between us and
you there is a great gulf fixed : so that they which would pass from hence to you
cannot ; neither can they pass to us, that icoiild come from thence. ^7 Then he said,
I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house :
28 for I have five brethren ; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into
this place of torment. 29 Abraham saith unto him. They have Moses and the prophets ;
let them hear them, so^nd he said. Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto
them from the dead, they will repent, ^i And he said unto him. If they hear not
Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from
the dead-

86 THE RAISING OF LAZARUS. A. D. 30.

(g) Oflfences.
St. Luke xvii. 1 — 4.

Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come :
but woe unto him, through whom they come! ^It were better for him that a mill-
stone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should
offend one of these little ones. ^ Take heed to yourselves : If thy brother trespass
against thee, rebuke him ; and if he repent, forgive him. •* And if he trespass against
thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I
repent ; thou shalt forgive him.

(For ver. 1, 2, compare St. Matt, xviii. 6, 7- St. Mark ix. 42.

... 3 15,21.)

(h) Faith and Duty.
St. Luke xvii. 5 — 10.

5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. ^ And the Lord said,
If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree,
Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea ; and it should obey
you. '' But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto
him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? ^And
will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself,
and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken ; and afterward thou shalt eat and
drink? ^Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded
him? I trow not. ^^'So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things
which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants : we have done that
which was our duty to do. _

90. The Raising of Lazarus.

St. John xi. 1 — 45.

Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary
and her sister Martha. ^ (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment,
and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) ^ Therefore
his sisters sent unto him, saying. Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. * When
Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God,
that the Son of God might be glorified thereby,

^ Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. ^ When he had heard
therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
'' Then after that saith he to his disciples. Let us go into Judaea again. ^ His disciples
say unto him. Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee ; and goest thou thither
again ? ^ Jesus answered. Are there not twelve hours in the day ? If any man walk
in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. '"But if a man
walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. '^ These things
said he : and after that he saith unto them. Our friend Lazarus sleepeth ; but I go,
that I may awake him out of sleep. '^ Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he
shall do well. ^^Ho-^yj^eit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had
spoken of taking of rest in sleep. '* Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is
dead. '•' And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may
believe ; nevertheless let us go unto him. '^ Then said Thomas, which is called
Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples. Let us also go, that we may die with him.

"' Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
'^Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: '*and many of

A.D. 30. A COUNCIL AGAINST CHBIST. 87

St. John xi. 1 — 45.

the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
2" Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him :
but Mary sat still in the house. ^^ Tlien said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst
been here, my brother had not died. -- But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou
wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. -^ Jesus saith unto her. Thy brother shall
rise again. -^Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resur-
rection at the last day. -^ Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life :
he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live : "^ and whosoever
liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this ? -'' She saith unto
him, Yea, Lord : I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should
come into the world. ^^And when she had so said, she went her way, and called
Mary her sister secretly, saying. The Master is come, and calleth for thee. ^9^3
soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.

^"Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where
Martha met him. ^^ The Jews then which were with her in the house, and com-
forted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed
her, saying. She goeth unto the grave to weep there. ^^ Then when Mary was come
where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him. Lord,
if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 33 When Jesus therefore saw
her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in
the spirit, and was troubled, ^ and said. Where have ye laid him ? They said
unto him. Lord, come and see. ^^ Jesus wept. ^6 Then said the Jews, Behold
how he loved him ! ^^ And some of them said. Could not this man, which opened
the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died ?
^^ Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave,
and a stone lay upon it. ^^ Jesus said. Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister
of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh : for he hath
been dead four days. ■*" Jesus saith unto her. Said I not unto thee, that, if thou
wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God ? ^i Then they took away
the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes,
and said. Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. *^ And I knew that thou
hearest me always : but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they
may believe that thou hast sent me. '*-*And when he thus had spoken, he cried
with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. ■^ And he that was dead came forth,
bound hand and foot with graveclothes : and his face was bound about with a napkin.
Jesus saith unto them. Loose him, and let him go.

■*5 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which
Jesus did, believed on him.

91. The Gathering of a Council against Christ.
St. John xi. 46—54.

^0 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what
things Jesus had done.

''''Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said. What
do we ? for this man doeth many miracles. ^ If we let him thus alone, all men
will believe on him : and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and
nation. ^^ And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year,
said unto them. Ye know nothing at all, ^^nor consider that it is expedient for us,
that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
^1 And this spake he not of himself : but being high priest that year, he prophesied
that Jesus should die for that nation ; ^'- and not for that nation only, but that also
he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
^^Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.

88 THE LAST JOUBNEY TO JERUSALEM, A. D. 30.

St. John 46 — 54.

2^ Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews ; but went thence unto
a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued
with his disciples.

92. The last Journey to Jerusalem.

St. Matt. xix. 1, 2. St. Mark x. 1, St. Luke xvii. 11.

And it came to pass, And he arose from thence, u ^.nd it came to pass,

that when Jesus had finish- and cometh into the coasts as he went to Jerusalem,

ed these sayings, he depart- of Judrea by the farther side that he passed through the

ed from Galilee, and came of Jordan : and the people midst of Samaria and Ga-

into the coasts of Judsea resort unto him again ; and, lilee.

beyond Jordan ; ^ and great as he was wont, he taught

multitudes followed him ; them again,
and he healed them there.

93. The healing of ten Lepers.

St. Luke xvii. 12—19.

12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were
lepers, which stood afar off: ^^and they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus,
Master, have mercy on us. i^^And when he saw them, he said unto them. Go shew
yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were
cleansed. ^^ And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and
with a loud voice glorified God, ^^and fell down on his face at his feet, giving him
thanks : and he was a Samaritan. ^'^ And Jesus answering said, Were there not
ten cleansed ? but where are the nine ? ^^ There are not found that returned to give
glory to God, save this stranger, i^ ^.nd lie said unto him. Arise, go thy way : thy
faith hath made thee whole.

94. Discourse upon the Coming of the Kingdom of G-od
and of the Son of Man.

St. Luke xvii. 20—37.

2" And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should
come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation ;
21 neither shall they say, Lo here ! or, lo there ! for, behold, the kingdom of God is
within you.

22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire
to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. 23 ^.nd they shall
say to you. See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them. 24Foi.
as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the
other part under heaven ; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. 25 gut first must
he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. 26^ii,j as it was in the
days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27 They did eat, they
drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered
into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. 28 Likevnse also as it was in
^ the days of Lot ; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they

A. D. 30. THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN. 89

St. Luke xvii. 20—37.

builded ; "^ but the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone
from heaven, and destroyed them all. ^"Even thus shall it be in the day when the
Son of man is revealed. ^^ In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and
his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away : and he that is in
the field, let him likewise not return back. 3- Remember Lot's wife. ^3 -vvhosoever
shall seek to save his life shall lose it ; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve
it. ^ I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed ; the one shall be
taken, and the other shall be left. ^^Two u'omen shall be grinding together; the
one shall be taken, and the other left. ^^Two men shall be in the field ; the one shall
be taken, and the other left. ^'' And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord ?
And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered
together.

(For ver. 21—24, compare St. Matt. xxiv. 23—27. St. Mark xiii. 21—23.

26,27 37—39.

33 i St. Matt. x. 3.9 ; xvi. 25. St. Mark viii. 35.

St. Luke IX. 24. St. John xii. 25.
34,35. . St. Matt. XXIV. 40, 41.
. 37 28.)

95. The Parable of the importunate. Widow.

St. Luke xvni. 1 — 8.

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray,
and not to faint ; ^ saying. There was in a city a judge, which feared not God,
neither regarded man : ^ and there was a widow in that city ; and she came unto
him, saying. Avenge me of mine adversary. * And he would not for a while : but
afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man ; ^ yet
because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming
she weary me. ^ And the Lord said. Hear what the unjust judge saith. ^ And
shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he
bear long with them ? ^ I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless
when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth ?

96. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican.

St. Luke xviii. 9 — 14.

^ And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they
were righteous, and despised others : i" Two men went up into the temple to pray ;
the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. ^^ The Pharisee stood and prayed
thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners,
unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. '"I fast twice in the week, 1 give
tithes of all that I possess. ^^And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift
up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be
merciful to me a sinner. i**I tell you, this man went down to his house justified
rather than the other : for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased ; and
he that humbleth himself shall be exalted-

CHRIST BLESSETH LITTLE CHILDREN.

A. D. 30.

97. Christ answereth the Pharisees concerning Divorce,

St. Matt. xix. 3—12. St. Mark x. 2—12.

3 The Pharisees also came unto him, ^ ^^d the Pharisees came to him, and
tempting him, and saying unto him. Is it asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put
lawful for a man to put away his wife away his wife? tempting him. ^And he
for every cause ? ^ And he answered and answered and said unto them, What did
said unto them, Have ye not read, that Moses command you ? ^ And they said,
he which made them at the beginning Moses suffered to write a bill of divorce-
made them male and female, ^ and said, ment, and to put her away. ^ And Jesus
For this cause shall a man leave answered and said unto them. For the
father and mother, and shall cleave hardness of your heart he wrote you this
to his wife : and they twain shall precept. ^But from the beginning of the
be one flesh? ^ Wherefore they are creation God made them male and fe-

no more twain, but one flesh. What
therefore God hath joined together, let
not man put asunder. '' They say unto
him. Why did Moses then command to

male. ^ For this cause shall a man
leave his father and mother, and
cleave to his wife ; ^and they twain
shall be one flesh : so then they

give a writing of divorcement, and to put are no more twain, but one flesh. ^ What
her away? *He saith unto them, Moses therefore God hath joined together, let
because of the hardness of your hearts not man put asunder, i" And in the house
suffered you to put away your wives : but his disciples asked him again of the same
from the beginning it was not so. ^ And matter. ^^ And he saith unto them, Who-
I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away soever shall put away his wife, and marry
his wife, except it be for fornication, and another, committeth adultery against her.
shall marry another, committeth adultery: '-And if a woman shall put away her
and whoso marrieth her which is put away husband, and be married to another, she
doth commit adultery, i" His disciples say committeth adultery,
unto him, If the case of the man be so

with his wife, it is not good to marry, ^i But he said unto them,
All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.
'- For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's
womb : and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men :
and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the
kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him re-
ceive it.

98. (rt) He receiveth little Children.

St. Matt. XIX. 13— 15. St. Mark x. 13— 16. St. Luke xviii. 15— 17.

13 Then were there
brought unto him little chil-
dren, that he should put his
hands on them, and pray :
and the disciples rebuked
them. 1"* But Jesus said,
Suffer little children, and
forbid them not, to come

13 And they brought
young children to him, that
he should touch them : and
his disciples rebuked those
that brought them. '•^But
when Jesus saw it, he was
much displeased, and said
unto them. Suffer the little

15 A N D they brought
unto him also infants, that
he would touch them : but
when his disciples saw it,
they rebuked them, i^ But
Jesus called them itnto him,
and said. Suffer little chil-
dren to come unto me, and

A. D. 30.

HOW TO ATTAIN ETERNAL LIFE.

St. Matt. xix. 13 — 15.

St. Mark x. 13—16.

unto me : for of such is the children to come unto me,
kingdom of heaven. ^^And and forbid them not: for
he laid his hands on them, of such is the kingdom of
and departed thence. God. ^^ Verily I say unto

you, Whosoever shall not
receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he
shall not enter therein. ^^ And he took them up
in his arms, put his hands upon them, and bless-
ed them.

St. Luke xviii. 15—17.

forbid them not : for of
such is the kingdom of God.
1'' Verily I say unto you.
Whosoever shall not re-
ceive the kingdom of God
as a little child shall in no
wise enter therein.

{b) He instructeth the young Man how to attain

eternal Life.

St. Matt. xix. 16 — 22.

St. Maek X. 17—22.

St. Lttke xviii. 18—23.

'^ And, behold, one came
and said unto him, Good
Master, what good thing
shall I do, that I may have
eternal life? '^And he said
unto him, Why callest thou
me good ? there is none
good but one, that is, God :
but if thou wilt enter into
life, keep the command-
ments. '8 jjg saith unto
liim. Which? Jesus said.
Thou shalt do no mur-
der, Thou shalt not
commit adultery, Thou
shalt not steal, Thou
shalt not bear false
witness, i^Honour thy
father and thi/ mother :
and, Thou shalt love
thy neighbour as thy-
self. 20 TjjQ young man
saith unto him. All these
things have I kept from
my youth up : what lack
I yet ? -1 Jesus said unto
him, If thou wilt be per-
fect, go and sell that
thou hast, and give to the
poor, and thou shalt have
treasure in heaven : and
come and follow me. -- But
when the young man heard
away sorrowful : for he had

'7 And when he was gone
forth into the way, there
came one running, and kneel-
ed to him, and asked him.
Good Master, what shall I
do that I may inherit eter-
nal life ? 1^ And Jesus said
unto him. Why callest thou
me good ? there is none
good but one, that is, God.
'3 Thou knowest the com-
mandments, Do not com-
mit adultery. Do not
kill, Do not steal. Do
not bear false witness,
Defraud not, Honour thy
father and mother.
2" And he answered and said
unto him, Master, all these
have I observed from my
youth. -^Then Jesus be-
holding him loved him, and
said unto him, One thing
thou lackest : go thy way,
sell whatsoever thou hast,
and give to the poor, and
thou shalt have treasure in

^8 And a certain ruler ask-
ed him, saying. Good Mas-
ter, what shall I do to in-
herit eternal life? i*'And
Jesus said unto him. Why
callest thou me good ? none
is good, save one, that is,
God. 20 Thou knowest the
commandments, Do not
commit adultery. Do
not kill. Do not steal,
Do not bear false wit-
ness. Honour thy fa-
ther and thy mother.
21 And he said. All these
have I kept from my youth
up. 22 Now when Jesus
heard these things, he said
unto him. Yet lackest thou
one thing: sell all that thou
hast, and distribute unto
the poor, and thou shalt
have treasure in heaven :
and come, follow me. 23And
when he heard this, he was
very sorrowful : for he was
very rich.

heaven : and come, take up
the cross, and follow me. 22 ^.nd he was sad at
that saying, and went away grieved : for he had
great possessions.

that saying, he went
great possessions.

THE DANGER OF RICHES.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt. xix. 23—29.

St. Mark x. 23—30.

St. Luke xvrri. 24 — 30.

23 Then said Jesus unto
his disciples, Verily I say
unto you, That a rich man
shall hardly enter into the
kingdom of heaven. ^4 And
again I say unto you, It is
easier for a camel to go
through the eye of a needle,
than for a rich man to enter
into the kingdom of God.
25 When his disciples heard
it, they were exceedingly
amazed, saying, Who then
can be saved 1 ^g But Jesus
beheld ihem, and said unto
them, With men this is im-
possible ; but with God all
things are possible.

27 Then answered Peter
and said unto him. Behold,
we have forsaken all, and
followed thee ; what shall
we have therefore? 28 ^.nd
Jesus said unto them. Verily
I say unto you, That ye
which have followed me, in
the regeneration when the
Son of man shall sit in
the throne of his glory, ye
also shall sit upon twelve
thrones, judging the twelve
tribes of Israel. 29 And
every one that hath for-
saken houses, or brethren,
or sisters, or father, or mo-
ther, or wife, or children,
or lands, for my name's
sake, shall receive an hun-
dredfold, and shall inherit
everlasting life.

23 And Jesus looked round
about, and saith unto his
disciples. How hardly shall
they that have riches enter
into the kingdom of God !
24 And the disciples were
astonished at his words.

2* And when Jesus saw
that he was very sorrow-
ful, he said, How hard-
ly shall they that have
riches enter into the king-
dom of God ! 25 For it is
easier for a camel to go

But Jesus answereth again, through a needle's eye, than
and saith unto them, Chil- for a rich man to enter into
dren, how hard is it for the kingdom of God. 26 And
them that trust in riches they that heard it said,
to enter into the kingdom Who then can be saved ?
of God ! 25 It is easier for 27 And he said, The things
a camel to go through the which are impossible with
eye of a needle, than for men are possible with God.
a rich man to enter into the
kingdom of God. 26 And

they were astonished out of measure, saying
among themselves. Who then can be saved ?
27 And Jesus looking upon them saith. With men
it is impossible, but not with God : for with God
all things are possible.

28 Then Peter began to
say unto him, Lo, we have
left all, and have followed
thee. 29 And Jesus answer-
ed and said. Verily I say
unto you. There is no man
that hath left house, or bre-
thren, or sisters, or father,
or mother, or wife, or chil-
dren, or lands, for my sake,
and the gospel's, ^obut he
shall receive an hundred-
fold now in this time, houses,
and brethren, and sisters,
and mothers, and children,
and lands, with persecu-
tions ; and in the world to
come eternal life.

28 Then Peter said, Lo, we
have left all, and followed
thee. 29 And he said unto
them. Verily I say unto
you. There is no man that
hath left house, or parents,
or brethren, or vdfe, or
children, for the kingdom
of God's sake, ^o who shall
not receive manifold more
in this present time, and in
the world to come Ufe ever-
lasting.

A. D. 30.

CHRIST FORETELLETH HIS PASSION.

(d) The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard-
Si. Matt. xix. 30.— xx. 16. St. Mark x. 31.

30 But many that are first shall be ^^ But many that are first shall be

last ; and the last shall be first. last ; and the last first.

XX. For the kingdom of heaven is like
unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the
morning to hire labourers into his vineyard, ^j^^n^ when he had
agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his
vineyard. ^And he went out about the third hour, and saw others
standing idle in the marketplace, •* and said unto them ; Go ye also
into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And
they went their way. ^ Again he went out about the sixth and ninth
hour, and did likevrise. ^ And about the eleventh hour he went out,
and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye
here all the day idle ? '' They say unto him. Because no man hath
hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard ; and
whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.

8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his
steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from
the last unto the first. ^ And when they came that were hired about
the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. ^** But when the
first came, they supposed that they should have received more ; and
they likewise received every man a penny. ^^ And when they had
received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, i^ saying,
These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal
unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. i^But
he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong :
didst not thou agree with me for a penny ? ^^ Take that thine is, and
go thy way : I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. ^^ Is it not
lawful for me to do what I will with mine own ? Is thine eye evil,
because I am good ? ^^ So the last shall be first, and the first last :
for many be called, but few chosen.

99. Christ foretelleth His Passion : the Request of James
and John: He healeth the Blind.

St. Matt. xx. 17—34.

St. Mark x. 32—52.

St. Luke xviii. 31 — 43.

1^ And Jesus going up to
Jerusalem took the twelve
disciples apart in the way,
and said unto them, i^ Be-
hold, we go up to Jerusa-
lem; and the Sou of man
shall be betrayed unto the
chief priests and unto the
scribes, and they shall con-
demn him to death, i^and

2- And they were in the
way going up to Jerusalem ;
and Jesus went before them :
and they were amazed ; and
as they followed, they were
afraid. And he took again
the twelve, and began to
tell them what things should
happen unto him, ^^sai/iny.
Behold, we go up to Jcru-

*i Then he took unto
him the twelve, and said
unto them. Behold, we go
up to Jerusalem, and all
things that are written by
the prophets concerning the
Son of man shall be accom-
plished. 3" For he shall be
delivered unto the Gentiles,
and shall be mocked, and

TBE BEQUEST OF JAMES AND JOHN.

A.D. 30.

St. Matt. xx. 17—34.

St. Mark x. 32—52.

St. Luke xviii. 31 — 43.

shall deliver him to the
Gentiles to mock, and to
scourge, and to crucify him :
and the third day he shall
rise again.

salem ; and the Son of man
shall be delivered unto the
chief priests, and unto the
scribes ; and they shall con-
demn him to death, and
shall deliver him to the
Gentiles: ^^and they shall
mock him, and shall scourge
him, and shall spit upon
him, and shall kill him :
and the third day he shall
rise again.

spitefully entreated, and
spitted on : ^ and they shall
scourge him, and put him to
death: and the third day
he shall rise again. ^And
they understood none of
these things : and this say-
ing was hid from them, nei-
ther knew they the things
which were spoken.

(St. Matt.)

20 Then came to him the mother of
Zebedee's children with her sons, wor-
shipping him, and desiring a certain
thing of him. -^ And he said unto her.
What wilt thou? She saith unto him,
Grant that these my two sons may sit,
the one on thy right hand, and the other
on the left, in thy kingdom. -^ But Jesus
answered and said, Ye know not what ye
ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup
that I shall drink of, and to be baptized
with the baptism that I am baptized with ?
They say unto him. We are able. "^ And
he saith unto them. Ye shall drink in-
deed of my cup, and be baptized with the
baptism that I am baptized with : but to
sit on my right hand, and on my left, is
not mine to give, but it shall he given to
them for whom it is prepared of my
Father. ^^^And when the ten heard it,
they were moved with indignation against
the two brethren. ^5 g^^ Jesus called
them iinto him, and said. Ye know that
the princes of the Gentiles exercise do-
minion over them, and they that are great
exercise authority upon them. 26J3^t j^
shall not be so among you : but who-
soever will be great among you, let him
be your minister ; -'' and whosoever will
be chief among you, let him be your ser-
vant : 2^ even as the Son of man came not
to be ministered unto, but to minister, and
to give his life a ransom for many.

(St. Mark.)

35 And James and John, the sons of
Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master,
we would that thou shouldest do for us
whatsoever we shall desire, ^e^nd he said
unto them. What would ye that I should
do for you ? ^"^ They said unto him. Grant
unto us that we may sit, one on thy right
hand, and the other on thy left hand, in
thy glory, ^sgui, Jesus said unto them.
Ye know not what ye ask : can ye drink
of the cup that I drink of? and be bap-
tized with the baptism that I ami baptized
with ? 3^ And they said unto him, We can.
And Jesus said unto them. Ye shall in-
deed drink of the cup that I drink of;
and with the baptism that I am baptized
withal shall ye be baptized : ^^ but to sit
on my right hand and on my left hand is
not mine to give ; but it shall be given to
them for whom it is prepared. ''^And
when the ten heard it, they began to be
much displeased with James and John.
*'- But Jesus called them to him, and saith
unto them. Ye know that they which are
accounted to rule over the Gentiles exer-
cise lordship over them ; and their great
ones exercise authority upon them. ^But
so shall it not be among you : but who-
soever will be great among you, shall be
your minister: •"and whosoever of you
will be the chiefest, shall be servant of
all. ^ For even the Son of man came not
to be ministered unto, but to minister, and
to give his life a ransom for many.

2^ And as they departed
from Jericho, a great mul-
titude followed him. 3'^ And,
behold, two blind men sit-
ting by the way side, when
they heard that Jesus pass-
ed by, cried out, saying,

•*^And they came to Je-
richo : and as he went out
of Jericho with his disciples
and a great number of
people, blind Bartimacus,
the son of Timneus, sat by
the highway side begging.

35 And it came to pass,
that as he was come nigh
unto Jericho, a certain blind
man sat by the way side
begging : ^6 and hearing the
multitude pass by, he asked
what it meant. ^7 And they

A. D. 30.

ZACCHMVS.

St. Matt. xx. 17—34.

St. Maek X. 32—52.

St. Luke xviii. 31 — 43.

Have mercy on us, Lord,

thou son of David, ^i And
the multitude rebuked them,
because they should hold
their peace : but they cried
the more, saying, Have mer-
cy on us, O Lord, thou
son of David. ^2 ^.^d Jesus
stood still, and called them,
and said. What will ye that
I shall do unto you ? ^^ They
say unto him, Lord, that our
eyes may be opened. ^So
Jesus had compassion on
them, and touched their
eyes : and immediately
their eyes received sight,
and they followed him.

4^ And when he heard that
it was Jesus of Nazareth,
he began to cry out, and
say, Jesus, thou son of
David, have "mercy on me.
^And many charged him
that he should hold his
peace : but he cried the
more a great deal. Thou
son of David, have mercy
on me. *^ And Jesus stood
still, and commanded him
to be called. And they
call the blind man, saying
unto him, Be of good com-
fort, rise ; he calleth thee.
^" And he, casting away his
garment, rose, and came to
Jesus. ^1 And Jesus an-
swered and said unto him,
What wilt thou that I
should do unto thee? The
blind man said unto him.
Lord, that I might receive
my sight. ^^And Jesus
said unto him. Go thy
way ; thy faith hath made
thee whole. And immedi-
ately he received his sight,
and followed Jesus in the
way.

told him, that Jesus of Na-
zareth passeth by. ^^And
he cried, saying, Jesus, thou
son of David, have mercy
on me. ^^ And they which
went before rebuked him,
that he should hold his
peace : but he cried so
much the more, Thou son
of David, have mercy on
me. ^^ And Jesus stood,
and commanded him to be
brought unto him: and when
he was come near, he ask-
ed him, ■*! saying, What vrilt
thou that I shall do unto
thee? And he said. Lord,
that I may receive my sight.
•^ And Jesus said unto him.
Receive thy sight : thy faith
hath saved thee. ^ And im-
mediately he received his
sight, and followed liim, glo-
rifying God : and all the
people, when they saw it,
gave praise unto God.

100. (a) Zacchseus.
St. Luke xix. 1 — 10.

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2j\^iij^ behold, there tvas a
man named Zacchreus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was ; and could not for the press, because
he was little of stature. "* And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree
to see him : for he was to pass that tvai/. ^ And when Jesus came to the place,
he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zaccha3us, make haste, and come
down ; for to day I must abide at thy house. " And he made haste, and came
down, and received him joyfully. ^ And when they saw it, they all murmured, say-
ing. That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner, ^^nd Zacchseus
stood, and said unto the Lord ; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the
poor ; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore
him fourfold. ^And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house,
forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham, i" For the Son of man is come to seek
and to save that which was lost.

96 THE ANOINTING OF JESVS. A. D. 30.

(&) The Parable of the Ten Pieces of Money.

St. Luke xix. 11—28.

" And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he
was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should
immediately appear. ^^ jjg said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country
to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. ^^ And he called his ten servants,
and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. ^■^But
his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have
this man to reign over us. ^^ And it came to pass, that when he was returned,
having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto
him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man
had gained by trading. ^^ Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained
ten pounds, i'' And he said unto him. Well, thou good servant : because thou hast
been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. ^^And the second
came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. ^^And he said likewise
to him, Be thou also over five cities. 20 ^^d another came, saj'ing. Lord, behold,
here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin : ^^ for I feared thee,
because thou art an austere man : thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and
reapest that thou didst not sow. ^" And he saith unto him. Out of thine own mouth
will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man,
taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: ^s^jigrefore then
gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required
mine own with usury ? 24 And he said unto them that stood by. Take from him
the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. -5(A.nd they said unto him,
Lord, he hath ten pounds.) -^For I say unto you, That unto every one which
hath shall be given ; and from him that hath not, even that he hath sliall be taken
away from him. -''But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign
over tliem, bring hither, and slay them before me.
2^ And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.

(St. Matt. xxv. 14—30.)

101. Mary anointeth the Head of Jesus.
St. John xi. 55 — xii. 1.

^ And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand : and many went out of the country
up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. ^^Then sought they for
Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple. What think ye,
that he will not come to the feast ? ^'^ Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees
had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it,
that they might take him.

XII. Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was
which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

St. Matt. xxvi. 6—13. St. Mark xiv. 3—9. St. John xii. 2—11.

fi Now when Jesus was ^ And being in Bethany " There they made him a

in Bethany, in the house in the house of Simon the supper; and Martha serv-
of Simon the leper, '' there leper, as he sat at meat, ed : but Lazarus was one of

A. D. 30.

CHRIST RIDETH INTO JERUSALEM.

St. Matt. xxvr. 6—13.

St. Mark xiv. 3—9.

St. John xii. 2 — 11.

came unto him a woman
having an alabaster box of
very precions ointment, and
poured it on his head, as he
S3,t at meat. ^Butwrhenhis
disciples saw it, they had
indignation, saying, To what
pnrpose is this waste ? ^ For
tliis ointment might have
been sold for much, and
given to the poor. ^° When
Jesus understood it, he said
unto them, Why trouble ye
the woman ? for she hath
wrought a good work upon
me. 1^ For ye have the poor
always with you ; but me
ye have not always. ^- For
in that she hath poured
this ointment on my body,
she did it for my burial.
^^ Verily I say unto you.
Wheresoever this gospel
shall be preached in the
whole world, there shall
also this, that this woman
hath done, bo told for a
memorial of her.

there came a woman having
an alabaster box of oint-
ment of spikenard very pre-
cious ; and she brake the
box, and poured it on his
head. "* And there were
some that had indignation
within themselves, and said,
Why was this waste of the
ointment made ? ^ for it
might have been sold for
more than three hundred
pence, and have been given
to the poor. And they mur-
mured against her. ^And
Jesus said. Let her alone ;
why trouble ye her ? she
hath wrought a good work
on me. ^For ye have the
poor with you always, and
whensoever ye will ye may
do them good : but me ye
have not always. ^ She hath
done what she could : she
is come aforehand to anoint
my body to the burying.
^ Verily I say unto you.

Wheresoever this gospel
shall be preached through-
out the whole world, this also that she hath done
shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

them that sat at the table
with him. ^ Then took Mary
a pound of ointment of
spikenard, very costly, and
anointed the feet of Jesus,
and wiped his feet with her
hair : and the house was
filled with the odour of the
ointment. "* Then saith one
of his disciples, Judas Isca-
riot, Simon's son, which
should betray him, ^ Why
was not this ointment sold
for three hundred pence,
and given to the poor ?
®This he said, not that he
cared for the poor ; but be-
cause he was a thief, and
had the bag, and bare what
was put therein. '' Then
said Jesus, Let her alone :
against the day of my bury-
ing hath she kept this. ^Fov
the poor always ye have
with you ; but me ye have
not always.

^ Much people of the Jews
therefore knew that he was
there : and they came not
for Jesus' sake only, but
that they might see La-

zarus also, whom he had
raised from the dead, i" But the chief priests consulted that they might
put Lazarus also to doath ; '' because that by reason of him many
of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

PART IV.

102. Christ rideth into Jerusalem.

St. Matt. xxi.
1—11.

And when they
drew nigh unto Je-
rusalem, and were
come to Bethphage,
unto the mount of
Olives, then sent
Jesus two disciples,
■^saying unto them.

St. Mark xi.
1—11.

And when they
came nigh to Jeru-
salem, unto Beth-
phage and Bethany,
at the mount of
Olives, he sendeth
forth two of his dis-
ciples, - and .saith

St. Luke xix.
29—44.

29 And it came
to pass, when he
was come nigh to
Bethphage and Be-
thany, at the mount
called the mount of
Olives, he sent two
of his disciples.

St. John xii.
12—19.

12 On the next
day much people
that were come to
the feast, when they
heard that Jesus was
coming to Jerusa-
lem, i-'took branches
of palm trees, and

CHRIST RIDETH INTO JERUSALEM.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt. xxi.
1—11.

St. Mark xi.
1—11.

St. Luke xix.
29—44.

St. John xii.
12—10.

Go into the village
over against you,
and straightveay ye
shall find an ass tied,
and a colt vpith her:
loose them,n\id bring
them unto me. •'And
if any man say ought
unto you, ye shall
say, The Lord hath
need of them ; and
straightway he will
send them. ^All this
was done, that it
might be fulfilled
which was spoken
by the prophet, say-
ing, 5 Tell ye the
daughter of Sion,
Behold, thy King
comethuntothee,
meek, and sitting
upon an ass, and
a colt the foal of
an ass. ^Andthedis-
ciples went, and did
as Jesus commanded
them, ''and brought
the ass, and the colt,
and put on them
their clothes, and
they set him there-
on. 8 And a very
great multitude

spread their gar-
ments in the way ;
others cut down
branches from the ,
trees, and strawed
them in the way.
^ And the multitudes
that went before, and
that followed, cried,
saying, Hosanna to
the son of David :
Blessed is he that
coraeth in the
name of the Lord;
Hosanna in the
highest.

unto them, Go your
way into the village
over against you :
and as soon as ye
be entered into it,
ye shall find a colt
tied, whereon never
man sat ; loose him,
and bring him. ^ And
if any man say unto
you, Why do ye this?
say ye that the Lord
hath need of him ;
and straightway he
will send him hither.
4 And they went their
way, and found the
colt tied by the door
without in a place
where two ways met ;
and they loose him.
•'' And certain of them
that stood there said
unto them. What do
ye, loosing the colt ?
'^And they said un-
to them even as Je-
sus had command-
ed : and they let
them go. '' And they
brought the colt to
Jesus, and cast their
garments on him ;
and he sat upon him.
^ And many spread
their garments in the
way : and others cut
down branches off
the trees, and straw-
ed them in the way.
^ And they that went
before, and they
that followed, cried,
saying, Hosanna ;
Blessed is he
that cometh in
the name of the
Lord: '" Blessed be
the kingdom of our
father David, that
cometh in the name
of the Lord : Hosan-
na in the highest.

^"saying. Go ye in-
to the village over
against yon ; in the
which at }"our en-
tering ye shall find
a colt tied, whereon
yet never man sat :
loose him, and bring
him hither. ^^ And
if any man ask you,
Why do ye loose
him 9 thus shall ye
say unto him. Be-
cause the Lord hath
need of him. ^^ And
they that were sent
went their way, and
found even as he
had said unto them.
33 And as they were
loosing the colt, the
owners thereof said
unto them, Why
loose ye the colt ?
34And they said. The
Lord hath need of
him. 35 j^j,^ they
brought him to Je-
sus : and they cast
their garments upon
the colt, and they
set Jesus thereon.
36 And as he went,
they spread their
clothes in the way.
3'' And when he was
come nigh, even now
at the descent of the
mount of Olives, the
whole multitude of
the disciples began
to rejoice and praise
God with a loud

went forth to meet
him, and cried, Ho-
sanna : Blessed is
the King of Israel
that cometh in the
name of the Lord.
^''And Jesus, when
he had found a young
ass, sat thereon ; as
it is written, ^■''Fear
not, daughter of
Sion : behold, thy
King cometh, sit-
ting on an ass's
colt. '6 These things
understood not his
disciples at the first:
but when Jesus was
glorified, then re-
membered they that
these things were
written of him,
and that they had
done these things
unto him. ^'' The
people therefore that
was with him when
he called Lazarus out
of his grave, and
raised him from the
dead, bare record.
18 For this cause the
people also met him,
for that they heard
that he had done
this miracle.

18 The Pharisees
therefore said a-
mong themselves.
Perceive ye how ye
prevail nothing? be-
hold, the world is
gone after him.

voice for all the
mighty works that they had seen ;
38 saying. Blessed be the King that
cometh in the name of the Lord :
peace in heaven, and glory in the
liighest. 39 And some of the Phari-
sees from among the multitude said
unto him, Master, rebuke thy dis-
ciples. '^''And he answered and said
unto them, I tell you that, if these
should hold their peace, the stones
would immediately cry out.

A. D. 30,

HE PVBGETH THE TEMPLE.

St. Matt. xxi.
1—11.

'" And wlien he
was come into Je-
rusalem, all the city
was moved, saying.
Who is this \ " And
the multitude said.
This is Jesus the
prophet of Nazareth
of Galilee.

St. Mark xi.
1—11.

T" And Jesus enter-
ed into Jerusalem,
and into the temple :
and when he had
looked round about
upon all things, and
now the eventide was
come, he went out
unto Bethany with
the twelve.

thee even with the ground, and
shall not leave in thee one stone
not the time of thy visitation.

St. Luke xix.
29—44.

''^ And when he was come near,
he beheld the city, and wept over
it, ■'■-saying, If thou hadst known,
even thou, at least in this thy day,
the things which belong unto thy
peace ! but now they are hid from
thine eyes. ^^ For the days shall
come upon thee, that thine enemies
shall cast a trench about thee, and
compass thee round, and keep thee
in on every side, ^ and shall lay
thy children within thee ; and they
upon another ; because thou knewest

103. The fruitless leafy Tree.

St. Matt. xxi. 18, 1,9", St. Mark xi. 1-3—14.

18 Now in the morning as he returned
into the city, he hungered. '^ And when
he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to
it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves
only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow
on thee henceforward for ever.

'- And on the morrow, when they were
come from Bethany, he was hungry : ^^and
seeing a fig tree afar oft' having leaves, he
came, if haply he might find any thing
thereon : and when he came to it, he found
nothing but leaves ; for the time of figs
was not yet. i'* And Jesus answered and
said unto it. No man eat fruit of thee here-
after for ever. And his disciples heard it.

104. He purgeth the Temple : Exhortation to Faith.
St. Matt. xxi. 1-2, 1-3. St. Mark xi. 15—19. St. Luke xix. 45, 46.

'- And .Jesus went into
the temple of God, and cast
out all them that sold and
bought in the temple, and
overthrew the tal^es of the
moneychangers, and the
seats of tliem that sold
doves, i-'and said unto them.
It is written. My house
shallbe called the house
of prayer; but ye have

'^ And they come to Je-
rusalem : and Jesus went
into the temple, and began
to cast out them that sold
and bought in the temple,
and overthrew the tables of
the moneychangers, and the
seats of them that sold

^5 And he went into tht
temple, and began to cast
out them that sold there-
in, and them that bought ;
•1'' saying unto them. It is
written, My house is the
house of prayer : but ye
have made it a den of
thieves.

doves ; ^^ and would not

suffer that any man should

carry muj vessel through the temple. ^''And he
made it"a den of thieves, taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My

house shall be called of all nations the
house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. ^*And
the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they niight
destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished
at his doctrine. '^ And when even was come, he went out of the city.

100

THE 'AUTHORITY' OF CHRIST.

A.D. 30.

St. Matt. xxi. 14—17.

St. Luke xix. 47, 48.

i^And the blind and the lame
came to him in the temple; and he
healed them. ^^^ikJ when the chief
priests and scribes saw the wonder-
ful things that he did, and the chil-
dren crying in the temple, and say-
ing, Hosanna to the son of David ;
they were sore displeased, ^^and
said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto
them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and
sucklings thou hast perfected praise? ''And he left them, and
went out of the city into Bethany ; and he lodged there.

^''And he taught daily in the tem-
ple. But the chief priests and the
scribes and the chief of the peoijle
sought to destroy him, ^and could
not find what they might do : for
all the people were very attentive
to hear him.

St. Matt. xxi. 19^— 22.

St. Mark xi. 20—26.

And presently the fig tree withered
away. -"And when the disciples saw it,
they marvelled, saying, How soon is the
fig tree withered away ! 21 Jesus answered
and said unto them, Verily I say unto
you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye
shall not only do this ivhich is done to
the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto
this mountain. Be thou removed, and be
thou cast into the sea ; it shall be done.
"- And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask
in prayer, believing, ye shall receive

2" And in the morning, as they passed
by, they saw the fig tree dried up from
the roots. -' And Peter calling to remem-
brance saith unto him. Master, behold,
the fig tree which thou cursedst is wither-
ed away. — And Jesus answering saith
unto them. Have faith in God. "^For
verily I say unto you. That whosoever
shall say unto this mountain, Be thou
removed, and be thou cast into the sea ;
and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall
believe that those things which he

_ e saith

shall come to pass ; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Tlierefore
I say unto you. What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe
that ye receive them, and ye shall have them, ^s j^^^ when ye stand
praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any : that your Father also
which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses, ^sg^^ jf yg Jq
not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your
trespasses.

105. The ' Authority ' of Christ.
St. Matt. xxi. 23—27. St. Mark xi. 27—33. St. Luke xx. 1—8

23 And when he was come
into the temple, the chief
priests and the elders of
the people came unto him
as he was teaching, and
said. By what authority
doest thou these things ?
and who gave thee this au-
thority ? 24 ^nd Jesus an-
swered and said unto them,
I also will ask you one
thing, which if ye tell me,
I in like wise will tell you

27 And they come again
to Jerusalem : and as he
was walking in the temple,
there come to him the chief
priests, and the scribes, and
the elders, 28 and say unto
him. By what authority do-
est thou these things? and
who gave thee this autho-
rity to do these things ?
29 And Jesus answered and
said unto them, I will also
ask of you one question.

And it came to pass,
that on one of those days,
as he taught the people in
the temple, and preached
the gospel, the chief priests
and the scribes came upon
him with the elders, 2 and
spake unto him, saying, Tell
us, by what authority doest
thou these things ? or who
is he that gave thee this
authority ? -^ And he an-
swered and said unto them,

A. D. 30.

PARABLES.

lOJ

St. Matt. xxi. 23—27.

St. Maek XI. 27—33.

St. Luke xx. 1 — 8.

by what authority I do
these things. "^ The baptism
of John, whence was it ?
from heaven, or of men?
And they reasoned with
themselves, saying, If we
sliall say. From heaven ; lie
will say unto us. Why did
ye not then believe him ?
2«But if we shall say. Of
men ; we fear the people ;
for all hold -John as a pro-
phet. 27^,^(j t},ey answer-
ed Jesus, and said. We can-
not tell. And he said unto
them. Neither tell I you by
what authority I do these
things.

and answer me, and I will
tell you by what authority
I do these things, ^ufhe
baptism of John, was it
from heaven, or of men ?
answer me. ^^ And they
reasoned with themselves,
saying, If we shall say,
From heaven ; he will say.
Why then did ye not be-
lieve him ? ^'- But if we shall
say. Of men ; they feared
the people : for all men
counted John, that he was
a prophet indeed. ^^ And
they answered and said un-
to Jesus, We cannot tell.
And Jesus answering saith
unto them, Neither do I
tell you by what authority
I do these things.

I will also ask you one
thing ; and answer me :
■* The baptism of John, was
it from heaven, or of men ?
^ And they reasoned with
themselves, saying. If we
shall say. From heaven ; he
will say, Why then believ-
ed ye him not? ^But and
if we say. Of men ; all the
people will stone us : for
they be persuaded that John
was a prophet. '' And they
answered, that they could
not tell whence it tvas.
^ And Jesus said unto them.
Neither tell I you by what
authority I do these things.

106. PARABLES.
(rt) The Parable of the Two Sons.

St. Matt. xxi. 28—32.

-^ But what think ye 1 A certain man had two sons ; and he came to the first,
and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. ^^Hq answered and said, I will
not : but afterward he repented, and went. ■"' And he came to the second, and said
likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir : and went not. '■^^ Whether of them
twain did the will of his father? They say unto him. The first. Jesus saith unto
them. Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the khig-
dom of God before you. '^'-^ For John came unto you in the way of righteousness,
and ye believed him not : but the publicans and the harlots believed him : and ye,
when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

(b) The Parable of the unthankful Husbandmen.
St. Matt. xxi. 33—46. St. Mark xii. 1—12. St. Luke xx. 9—19.

^ Hear another para-
ble : There was a certain
householder, which planted
a vineyard, and hedged it
round about, and digged a
winepress in it, and built
a tower, and let it out to
husbandmen, and went into
a far country : ** and when
the time of the fruit drew

And he began to speak
unto them by parables. A
certain man planted a vine-
yard, and set an hedge a-
bout it, and digged a place
for the winefat, and built a
tower, and let it out to hus-
bandmen, and went into a
far country. - And at the
season he sent to the hus-

^ Then began he to speak
to the people this parable ;
A certain man planted a
vineyard, and let it forth to
husbandmen, and went into
a far country for a long
time. 1" And at the sea-
son he sent a servant to
the husbandmen, that they
should give him of the fruit

102

THE UNTHANKFUL HUSBANDMEN.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt. xxi. 33—46,

St. Mark xri. 1—12.

St. Luke xx. 9 — 19.

near, he sent his servants to
the husbandmen, that they
might receive the fruits of
it. ^-5 And the husbandmen
took his servants, and beat
one, and killed another, and
stoned another. ^6 Again,
he sent other servants more
than the iirst: and they did
unto them likewise. ■''' But
last of all he sent unto them
his son, saying, They will
reverence my son. ^s ]3^^
when the husbandmen saw
the son, they said among
themselves, This is the heir;
come, let us kill him, and
let us seize on his inherit-
ance. ^^ And they caught
him, and cast him out of
the vineyard, and slew him.
*^ When the lord therefore
of the vineyard conieth,
what will he do unto those
husbandmen ? ^ They say
unto him. He will miser-
ably destroy those wicked
men, and will let out his
vineyard unto other hus-
bandmen, which shall ren-
der him the fruits in their
seasons. •*- Jesus saith unto
them. Did ye never read in
the scriptures, The stone
which the builders re-
jected, the same is be-
come the head of the cor-
ner: this is the Lord's
doing, and it is mar-
vellous in our eyes?
■*'^ Therefore say I unto you,
The kingdom of God shall
be taken from you, and
given to a nation bringing
ever shall fall on this stone
shall fall, it will grind him
to powder.

*^ And when the chief
priests and Pharisees had
lieard his parables, they
perceived that he spake of
them. 4« jjyt -when they
sought to lay hands on him,
they feared the multitude,
because they took him for
a prophet.

bandmen a servant, that he
might receive from the hus-
bandmen of the fruit of the
vineyard. ^ And they caught
him, and beat him, and sent
him away empty. '*And
again he sent unto them
another servant; and at him
they cast stones, and wound-
ed him in the head, and sent
him away shamefully han-
dled. ^And again he sent
another ; and him they kill-
ed, and many others ; beat-
ing some, and killing some.
® Having yet therefore one
son, his wellbeloved, he
sent him also last unto
them, saying. They will re-
verence my son. '' But those
husbandmen said among
themselves, This is the heir;
come, let us kill him, and
the inheritance shall be our's.
^ And they took him, and
killed him, and cast him out
of the vineyard. ''What shall
therefore the lord of the
vineyard do ? he will come
and destroy the husband-
men, and will give the vine-
yard unto others. ^^ And
have ye not read this scrip-
ture ; The stone which
the builders rejected is
become the head of the
corner: ^Hhis was the
Lord's doing, and it is
marvellous in our eyes?

of the vineyard: but the
husbandmen beat him, and
sent Am away empty. '^And
again he sent another ser-
vant : and they beat him
also, and entreated him
shamefully, and sent him
away empty. ^- And again
he sent a third : and they
wounded him also, and cast
him out. ^3 Then said the
lord of the vineyard, What
shall I do? I will send my
beloved son : it may be they
will reverence him when
they see him. I'^But when
the husbandmen saw him,
they reasoned among them-
selves, saying. This is the
heir : come, let us kill him,
that the inheritance may be
our's. ^^So they cast him
out of the vineyard, and
killed him. What therefore
shall the lord of the vine-
yard do unto them ? i*' He
shall come and destroy
these husbandmen, and shall
give the vineyard to others.
And when they heard it,
they said, God forbid. ^''And
he beheld them, and said.
What is this then that is
written. The stone which
the builders rejected,
the same is become the
head of the corner ?
'* Whosoever shall fall up-
on that stone shall be bro-
ken ; but on whomsoever it
shall fall, it will grind him
to powder.

forth the fruits thereof. -"And whoso-
shall be broken : but on whomsoever it

i-And they sought to lay
hold on him, but feared
the people : for they knew
that he had spoken the para-
ble against them: and they
left him, and went their
way.

!'■' And the chief priests and
the scribes the same hour
sought to lay hands on him ;
and they feared the jjeople:
for they perceived that he
had spoken this parable
against them.

A. D. 30.

TRIBUTE TO C.^SAR

103

Sx. Matt. xxii. 1 — 14.

And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,
- The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his
son, ■■* and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to tlie wedding : and
they would not come. •* Again, he sent forth otlier servants, saying, Tell them which
are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner : my oxen and iiu/ fatlings are kill-
ed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. ^But they made light of
it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: ''and the
remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew t/iem. ^ But
when the king heard thereof, he was wroth : and he sent forth his armies, and de-
stroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. ''Then saith he to his servants,
The wedding is ready, but tliey which were bidden were not worthy. ^ Go ye there-
fore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. i"So
those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as
they found, both bad and good : and the wedding was furnished with guests.

^lAnd when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man wliich had not
on a wedding garment : i-and he saith unto liim. Friend, liow earnest thou in hither not
having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. i^Then said the king to tlie
servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer
darkness ; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
!•* For many are called, but few are chosen.

107. Tribute to Caesar.

St. Matt. xxii. 15— -22. St. Mark xii. 13—17. St. Luke xx. 20— 2C.

15 Then went the Pha-
risees, and took counsel how
they might entangle him in
hin talk. 1^ And they sent
out unto him their disciples
with the Herodians, saying,
Master, we know that thou
art true, and teachest the
way of God in truth, nei-
ther carest thou for any
man : for thou regardest not
tlie person of men. i'' Tell
us therefore. What thinkest
thou ? Is it lawful to give
tribute unto Ca;sar, or not?
"* But Jesus perceived their
wickedness, and said. Why
tempt ye me, ye hypocrites ?
^"Sliew me the tribute mo-
ney. And they brought un-
to him a penny. "" And he
saith unto them, Whose is

i^And they send unto
him certain of the Phari-
sees and of the Herodians,
to catch him in his words.
I'^And when they were come,
they say unto him. Master,
we know that thou art true,
and carest for no man : for
thou regardest not the per-
son of men, but teachest the
way of God in truth : Is it
lawful to give tribute to Cse-
sar, or not ? i^ Shall we give,
or shall we not give ? But
he, knowing their hypocrisy,
said unto them, Why tempt
ye me 'i bring me a penny,
that I may see it. i^And
they brought it. And he
saith unto them. Whose is
this image and superscrip-
tion? And they said unto

20 And they watched him,
and sent forth spies, vvliich
should feign themselves just
men, that they might take
hold of his words, that so
they might deliver him unto
the power and authority of
the governor. -'■ And they
asked him, saying, Master,
we know that thou sayest
and teachest rightly, neither
acceptest thou the person of
ami, but teachest the way
of God truly: -- Is it lawful
for us to give tribute unto
Cajsar, or no? "■'But he per-
ceived their craftiness, and
said unto them, Wliy tempt
ye me ? -^ Shew me a penny.
Whose image and super-
scription hath it ? They an-
swered and said, Caesar's.

104

THE SADDVCEES' ERROB.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt. xxii. 15 — 22.

St. Mark xii. 13—17.

St. Luke xx. 20—26.

tliis image and superscrip-
tion ? 21 Tliey say unto liini,
C;csar's. Tlien saith lie un-
to them, Render therefore
unto Caesar the things which
are Caesar's ; and unto God
the things that are God's.
-^ When they had heard
these words, they marvelled, and left him,
and went their way.

him, Caesar's. ^'^ And Jesus
answering said unto them,
Render to Ca'sar the things
that are Caesar's, and to
God the things that are
God's. And they marvelled
at him.

2-5 A nd he said unto them.
Render therefore unto Cae-
sar the things which be Ce-
sar's, and unto God the
things which be God's.
26 And they could not take
hold of his words before the
people : and they marvelled
at his answer, and held
their peace.

108. The Error of the Sadducees on the Resurrection.

St. jVIatt. xxii. 23-33. St. Mark xii. 18—27. St. Luke xx. 27—39.

"3 The same day came
to him the Sadducees, which
say that there is no resur-
rection, and asked him,
"■• saying, Master, Moses
said. If a man die, having
no children, his brother
shall marry his wife, and
raise up seed unto his bro-
tlier. 25 Now there were
witli us seven brethren: and
the first, when he had mar-
ried a wife, deceased, and,
having no issue, left his wife
unto his brother: ^ejikewise
the second also, and the
third, unto the seventh.
'-''Aud last of all the woman
died also. -^ Therefore in
the resurrection whose wife
shall she be of the seven?
for they all had her. ^o Je-
sus answered and said unto
them. Ye do err, not know-
ing the scriptures, nor the
power of God. *' For in
the resurrection they nei-
ther marry, nor are given
ill marriage, but are as the
angels of God in heaven.
•" LSut as touching the resur-
rection of the dead, have ye
not read that which was
si)okeu unto you by God,
saying, '"^-i am the God of
Abraham, and the God
of Isaac, and the God
of Jacob? God is not the

i^Then come unto him
the Sadducees, which say
there is no resurrection ;
and they asked him, say-
ing, i** Master, Moses wrote
unto us, If a man's bro-
ther die, and leave his
wife behind him, and
leave no children, that
his brother should take
his wife, and raise up
seed unto his brother.
2" Now there were seven
brethren : and the first
took a wife, and dying left
no seed. 21 a,^(J w^q gg.

cond took her, and died,
neither left he any seed :
and the third likewise.
22 And the seven had her,
and left no seed : last of all
the woman died also. -'^\n
the resurrection therefore,
when they shall rise, whose
wife shall she be of them ?
for the seven had her to
wife. 24 j\i]d Jesus answer-
ing said unto them, Do ye
not therefore err, because
ye know not the scriptures,
neither the power of God ?
25 For wlieii they shall rise
from the dead, they neither
marry, nor are given in
marriage ; but ar*^ as the
angels which are in heaven.
2'* And as touching the dead,
that they rise : have ye not

27 Then came to him
certain of the Sadducees,
which deny that there is
any resurrection ; and they
asked him, 28 saying. Mas-
ter, Moses wrote unto us.
If any man's brother
die, having a wife, and
he die without chil-
dren, that his brother
should take his wife,
and raise up seed unto his
brother. 29 TJiere were there-
fore seven brethren : and the
first took a wife, and died
without children. '"'And the
second took her to wife, and
he died childless. ^^ And the
third took her ; and in like
manner the seven also : and
they left no children, and
died. ^2 Last of all the wo-
man died also. ^^ Therefore
in the resurrection whose
wife of them is she? for se-
ven had her to wife. ^And
Jesus answering said unto
them. The children of this
world marry, and are given
in marriage : ^^ but they
which shall be accounted
worthy to obtain that world,
and the resurrection from
the dead, neither marry, nor
are given in marriage : ^^ nei-
ther can they die any more:
for they are equal unto the
angels; and are the chil-

A. D. 30. THE FIRST AND GEEAT COMMANDMENT.

105

St. Matt. xxii. 28—33.

St. Mark xii. 13—27.

read in the book of Moses,
how in the bush God spake
unto him, saying, I am the
God of Abraham, and
the God of Isaac, and
the God of Jacob? '-^He

is not the God of the dead, but the God of the

living : ye therefore do greatly err.

God of tlie dead, but of the
living. 2^ And when the
multitude heard this, they
were astonished at Ms doc-
trine.

St. Luke xx. 27—39.

dren of God, being the chil-
dren of the resurrection.
3'' Now that the dead are
raised, even Moses shewed
at the bush, when he calleth
the Lord the God of A-
braham, and the God of
Isaac, and the God of
Jacob. 3^ For he is not a

God of the dead, but of the living : for all live unto him. J^ Then
certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.

109. The first and great Commandment.

St. Matt. xxii. 34—40. St. IVIark xii. 28—34, «

3-1 But when the Pharisees had heard 28 ^^d one of the scribes came, and

that he had put the Sadducees to silence, having heard them reasoning together,

they were gathered together. ^^ Then one and perceiving that he had answered

of them, ivhich tvas a lawyer, asked Mm them well, asked him, Which is the first

a question, tempting him, and saying, commandment of all? -^And Jesus an-

36 Master, which is the great command'
nient in the law? 37Jesus said unto him.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God
with all thy heart, and with all thy
soul, and with all thy mind. ^sThis is
tlie first and great commandment. ^^ And
the second is like unto it. Thou shalt
love thy neighbour as thyself. ''"On
these two commandments hang all the
law and the prophets.

swered him, The first of all the command-
ments is. Hear, Israel ; The Lord
our God is one Lord : ^"and thou
shalt love the Lord thy God with
all thy heart, and with all thy soul,
and with all thy mind, and with al)
thy strength : this is the first com-
mandment. ^' And the second is like, name-
ly this, Thou shalt love thy neigh-
bour as thyself. There is none other com-
mandment greater than these. •*- And the

scribe said unto him. Well, Master, thou
hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other
but he: ^Sand to love him with all the heart, and with all the under-
standing, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love
his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and
sacrifices. ^^ Kwd when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he
said unto him. Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.

110. (a) The opinion the Scribes held of Christ.

against the Pharisees.

Discourse

St. Matt. xxii. 41— 4C.

& XXIII.

St. Mark xii.
34, ('')-40.

St. Luke xx.
40—47.

■ii While the Pharisees And no man after that *» And after that they

were gathered together, Je- durst ask him anii ques- durst not ask him any v«'. v-
sus asked them, 4" saying, ifio/i. ^5 And Jesus answered tion at all. -"And he said

106

THE SCRIBES REFUTED.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt. xxii. 41 — 46.

& XXIII.

St. Makk XII.
34,('')— 40.

and said, while he taught
in the temple, How say the
scribes that Christ is the
son of David P ^^ For David
himself said by the Holy
Ghost, The Lord said to
my Lord, Sit thou on
my right hand, till T
make thine enemies thy
footstool. 3'' David there-
fore himself calleth him
Lord ; and vyhence is he
then his son ?

And the common people
heard him gladly, ^s^u^j
he said unto them in his
doctrine, Bevpare of the
scribes, which love to go
in long clothing, and love
salutations in the market-
places, 39 and the chief seats
in the synagogues, and the
uppermost rooms at feasts:
'*" which devour widows'
houses, and for a pretence
make long prayers : these
shall receive greater dam-
nation.

St. Luke xx.

40—47.

What think ye of Christ?
whose son is he ? They say
unto him. The son of David.
^W.Q saith unto them, How
then doth David in spirit
call him Lord, saying, ^ T h e
Lord said unto my
Lord, Sit thou on my
right hand, till I make
thine enemies thy foot-
stool? ■^sif David then call
him Lord, how is he his
son?

<"'And no man was able
to answer him a word,
neither durst any man
from that day forth ask
him any more questions.
xxiii. Then spake Jesus
to the multitude, and to
his disciples, ^ saying, The
scribes and the Pharisees
sit in Moses' seat : ^all
therefore whatsoever they
bid you observe, that ob-
serve and do ; but do not
ye after their works : for
they say, and do not. ^ For
they bind heavy burdens
and grievous to be borne,
and lay them on men's

shoulders ; but they themselves will not move them with one of
their fingers. ^ But all their works they do for to be seen of men :
they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their
garments, •'and love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief
seats in the synagogues, •'and greetings in the markets, and to be
called of men. Rabbi, Rabbi. ^ But be not ye called Rabbi : for
one is your Master, even Christ ; and all ye are brethren. "And
call no 7nan your father upon the earth : for one is your Father,
which is in heaven. ^^ Neither be ye called masters : for one is your
Master, even Christ. ^^ But he that is gi-eatest among you shall be
your servant. ^^ ^nd whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased ;
and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

1^ But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites ! for ye shut
up the kingdom of heaven against men : for ye neither go in your-
selves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

!■* Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites ! for ye devour
widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer : therefore ye
shall receive the greater damnation.

'^ Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites ! for ye com-
pass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye
make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.

i''Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say. Whosoever shall
swear by the temple, it is nothing ; but whosoever shall swear by
the gold of the temple, he is a debtor ! ^^ Ye fools and blind : for

unto them. How sa3f they
that Christ is David's son ?
■*-And David himself saith
in the book of Psalms,
The Lord said unto my
Lord, Sit thou on my
right hand, -^^till I make
thine enemies thy foot-
stool. •'^ David therefore
calleth him Lord, how is
he then his son ?

■*•' Then in the audience of
all the people he said unto
his disciples, ■^ Beware of
the scribes, which desire to
walk in long robes, and love
greetings in the markets,
and the highest seats in the
synagogues, and the chief
rooms at feasts ; ^'' which
devour widows' houses, and
for a shew make long pray-
ers : the same shall receive
greater damnation.

A.D. 30. HYPOCRISY AND BLINDNJi'SS DENOUNCED. 107

St. Matt. xxii. 41—46. & xxiii.

whether is gi'eater, the gold, or the temple that saiictifieth the gold ?
^^ And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing ; but who-
soever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty, i'' Ye fools
and blind : for whetlier is greater, the gift, or the altar that sancti-
fieth the gift ? -" Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth
by it, and by all things thereon. -^ And whoso shall swear by the
temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein. -"■^ And he
that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by
him tliat sitteth thereon.

23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites ! for ye pay tithe
of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier mailers
of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith : these ought ye to have done,
and not to leave the other undone. -^ Ye blind guides, which strain
at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

25 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites ! for ye make
clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are
full of extortion and exce.ss. -^ Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first
that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them
may be clean also.

27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites ! for ye are like
unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but
are within full of dead me)i.''s bones, and of all uncleanness. ^SEyen
so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are
full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

-'' Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites ! because ye build
the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,
'^^ and say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not
have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. '^^ Where-
fore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them
which killed the prophets. ^-Y'\\\ ye up then the measure of your
fathers. •'^ Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape
the damnation of hell ?

•*■* Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and
scribes : and some of them ye shall kill and crucify ; and some of
them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from
city to city : ■*' that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed
upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of
Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and
the altar. ''^Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon
this generation.

^''O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and ston-
est them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered
thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under
her wings, and ye would not ! '^'^ Behold, your house is left unto you
desolate, ^gf^r j g^y mit^ yo^^ Ye shall not see nie henceforth, till
ye shall say. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the
Lord.

{h) The Widow's Mite.

St. Makk XII. 41 — 44. St. Luke xxi. I — 4.

*^ And Jesus sat over against the trea- And he looked up, and saw the rich

sury, and beheld how the people cast mo- men casting their gifts into the treasury.

108 CHRIST FOBETELLETU HIS DEATH. A. t). 30.

St. Makk XII. 41 — 44. St. Luke xxi. 1 — 4.

11 ey into the treasury : and many that were " And he saw also a certain poor widow
rich .cast in much. -^-And thei'e came a casting in thither two mites. ^And he
certain poor widow, and she threw in two said, Of a truth I say unto you, that tliis
mites, wliich make a farthing. '*^ And he poor widov/ hath cast in more than they
called unto him his disciples, and saith all : •* for all these liave of their abundance
unto them. Verily I say unto you, That cast in unto the offerings of God : but she
this poor widow hath cast more in, than of her penury hath cast in all the living
all they which have cast into the treasury: that she had.
■*^for all the?/ did cast in of their abund-
ance ; but slie of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

111. Greeks desire to see Jesus. He foretelleth His

death.

St. John xii. 20—50.

20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the
feast : -^ the same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and
desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. -- Philip cometh and telleth Andrew :
and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. -^And Jesus answered them, saying, The
hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24Verily, verily, I say unto
you. Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone : but
if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. -^ He that lovetli his life shall lose it ; and
he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal, ^fi if any man
serve me, let him follow me ; and where I am, there shall also my servant be : if
any man serve me, him will m)/ Father honour. ^7 Now is my soul troubled ; and
what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came 1 unto
this hour. -^ Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying,
I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. ^^ The people therefore, that stood
by, and heard it, said that it thundered : others said. An angel spake to him. 3" Jesus
answered and said. This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. ^' Now
is the judgmeut of this world : now shall the prince of this world be cast out. ^'^ And
I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. ^^This he said, signi-
fying what death he should die. ^^The people answered him. We have heard out
of the law that Christ abideth for ever : and how sayest thou. The Son of man
must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? ssxhen Jesus said unto them. Yet a
little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness
come upon you : for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light.
These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

3'' But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not
on him: ^^that the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake.
Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the
Lord been revealed? ^^ Therefore they could not beheve, because that Esaias
said again, *'He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that
they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart,
and be converted, and I should heal them. -^^ These things said Esaias, when
he saw his glory, and spake of him. ■*- Nevertheless among the chief rulers also
many believed on him ; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him,
lest they should be put out of the synagogue : '^"' for they loved the praise of men
more than the praise of God.

■"Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him
that sent me. ^^ And he that seeth me seetli him that sent me. ■^ I am come a light

A.D. 30. DESTIiVCTION OF THE TEMPLE FOBETOLD.

St. John xii. 20—50.

109

into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
4'' And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not : for I came
not to judge the world, but to save the world. ^^He that rejecteth me, and receiv-
eth not my words, hath one that judgeth him : the word that I have spoken, the
same shall judge him in the last day. ''^For I have not spoken of myself; but the
Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what
I should speak. ^" And I know that his commandment is life everlasting : what-
soever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

112. He foretelleth the Destruction of the Temple and

His own coming.

St. Matt. xxiv.

St. Mark xin.

St. Luke xxi. 5—38.

And Jesus went out,
and departed from the tem-
ple : and his disciples came
to him for to shew him the
buildings of the temple.
-And Jesus said unto them,
See ye not all these things ?
verily I say unto you, There
shall not be left here one
stone upon another, that
shall not be thrown down.
^ And as he sat upon the
mount of Olives, the dis-
ciples came unto him pri-
vately, saying. Tell us, when
shall these things be ? and
what shall be the sign of
thy coming, and of the end
of the world? '*And Je-
sus answered and said unto
them. Take heed that no
man deceive you. ^For
many shall come in my
name, saying, I am Christ ;
and shall deceive many.
" And ye shall hear of wars
and rumours of wars : see
that ye be not troubled : for
all these things must come
to pass, but the end is not
yet. '' For nation shall rise
against nation, and king-
dom against kingdom : and
there shall be famines, and
pestilences, and earthquakes,
in divers places. ^All these
are the beginning of sor-
rows.

^Then shall they deliver
you up to be afflicted, and

And as he went out of
the temple, one of his dis-
ciples saith unto him. Mas-
ter, see what manner of
stones and what buildings
are here! "And Jesus an-
swering said unto him, Seest
thou these gi-eat buildings?
there shall not be left one
stone upon another, that
shall not be thrown down.

^ And as he sat upon the
mount of Olives over against
the temple, Peter and James
and John and Andrew ask-
ed him privately, ^Tell us,
when shall these things be ?
and what shall be the sign
when all these things shall
be fulfilled? ^And Jesus
answering them began to
say, Take heed lest any
man deceive you : "^for many
shall come in my name, say-
ing, I am Christ; and shall
deceive many. '' And when
ye shall hear of wars and
rumours of wars, be ye not
troubled : for such things
must needs be ; but the end
shall not be yet. ^ For na-
tion shall rise against nation,
and kingdom against king-
dom : and there shall be
earthquakes in divers places,
and there shall be famines
and troubles : these are the
beginnings of sorrows.

^But take heed to your-
selves : for they shall de-

■^ And as some spake of
the temple, how it was a-
dorned with goodly stones
and gifts, he said, " As for
these things which ye be-
hold, the days will come, in
the which there shall not
be left one stone ujion an-
other, that shall not be
thrown down.

'' And they asked him,
saying. Master, but when
shall these things be? and
what sign will there be
when these things shall
come to pass? ^And he said.
Take heed that ye be not
deceived : for many shall
come in my name, saying,
I am Christ ; and the time
draweth near : go ye not
therefore after them. ^But
when ye shall hear of wars
and commotions, be not ter-
rified: for these things must
first come to pass ; but the
end is not by and by. "' Then
said he unto them. Nation
shall rise against nation,
and kingdom against king-
dom : 11 and great earth-
quakes shall be in divers
places, and famines, and
pestilences ; and fearful
sights and great signs shall
there be from heaven.

12 But before all these, they
shall lay their hands on you.

CALAMITIES THAT SHALL HAPPEN.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt. xxiv.

St. Mark xiii.

shall kill you : and ye shall
be hated of all nations for
my name's sake. '"' And
tlien shall many be offend-
ed, and .shall betray one
another, and shall hate one
another. ^^ And many false
prophets shall rise, and shall
deceive many. ^- And be-
cause iniquity shall abound,
the love of many shall wax
cold. 13 But he that shall
endure unto the end, the
same shall be saved. i'*And
this gospel of the kingdom
shall be preached in all the
world for a witness unto all
nations ; and then shall the
end come.

^^When ye therefore shall
see the abomination of deso-
lation, spoken of by Daniel
the prophet, stand in the
holy place, (whoso readeth,
let him understand:) i" then
let them which be in Judsea
flee into the mountains :
i''let him which is on the
housetop not come down to
take any thing out of his
house : ^^ neither let him
which is in the field return
back to take his clothes.
19 And woe unto them that
are with child, and to them
that give suck in those days !
"" But pray ye that your
flight be not in the winter,
neither on the sabbath day:
21 for then shall be great tri-
bulation, such as was not
since the beginning of the
world to this time, no, nor
ever shall be.

liver yon up to councils ;
and in the synagogues ye
shall be beaten : and ye
shall be brought before rul-
ers and kings for my sake,
for a testimony against
them. i"And the gospel must
first be published among all
nations, n But when they
shall lead t/oti, and deliver
j'ou up, take no thought
beforehand what ye shall
speak, neither do ye preme-
ditate: but whatsoever shall
be given you in that hour,
that speak ye : for it is not
ye that speak, but the Holy
Ghost. 12 Now the brother
shall betray the brother to
death, and the father the
son ; and children shall rise
up against their parents,
and shall cause them to be
put to death, i"' And ye
shall be hated of all men
for my name's sake : but
he that shall endure unto
the end, the same shall be
saved.

i-^But when j-e shall see
the abomination of desola-
tion, spoken of by Daniel
the prophet, standing where
it ought not, (let him that
readeth understand,) then
let them that be in Judaea
flee to the mountains : i^and
let him that is on the house-
top not go down into the
house, neither enter there-
in, to take any thing out
of his house : i^and let him
that is in the field not turn
back again for to take up
his garment, i*" But woe to
them that are with child,
and to them that give suck
in those days ! ^^ And pray
ye that your flight be not
in the winter, i^ For in
those days shall be afflic-
tion, such as was not from
the beginning of the crea-
tion which God created un-
to this time, neither shall be.

St. Luke xxi. 5 — 38.

and persecute j/oii., deliver-
ing //on. up to the syna-
gogues, and into prisons, be-
ing brought before kings and
rulers for my name's sake.
13 And it shall turn to you
for a testimony. !■* Settle it
therefore in your hearts, not
to meditate before what ye
shall answer : !■' for I will
give you a mouth and wis-
dom, which all your adver-
saries shall not be able to
gainsay nor resist.

16 And
ye shall be betrayed botli
by parents, and brethren,
and kinsfolks, and friends;
and some of you shall they
cause to be put to death.
1'' And ye shall be hated of
all men for my name's sake.
1^ But there shall not an
hair of your head perish.
i"In your patience possess
ye your souls.

-" And when ye shall
see Jerusalem compassed
with armies, then know
that the desolation there-
of is nigh. "1 Then let
them which are in -Judrea
flee to the mountains ; and
let them which are iu the
midst of it depart out ; and
let not them that are iu
the countries enter therein-
to. -- For these be th-^ days
of vengeance, that ah things
which are written may be
fulfilled. 23 But woe unto
them that are with child,
and to them that give suck,
in those days ! for tliere
shall be great distress in
the land, and wrath upon
this people. ^4 ^^jjj they
shall fall by the edge of
the sword, and shall be led
away captive into all na-
tions : and Jerusalem shall
be trodden down of the

A. D. 30.

SIGNS BEFORE THE LAST DAY.

Ill

St. Matt. xxiv.

St. Makk XIII.

St. Luke xxi. .'5—38.

^And except those days
should be shortened, there
should no flesh be saved :
but for the elect's sake those
days shall be shortened.

Gentiles, until the times of
the Gentiles be fulfilled.

-" And except that the
Lord had shortened those
days, no flesh should be
saved : but for the elect's
sake, whom he hath chosen,
he hath shortened the days.

21 And then if any man shall say to you,
Lo, here is Christ ; or, lo, he is there ; believe
him not: -for false Christs and false pro-
phets shall rise, and shall shew signs and
wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even
the elect. 23 gut ^ake ye heed : behold, I
have foretold you all things.

23 Then if any man shall
say unto you, Lo, here is
Christ, or there ; believe it
not. 24 For there shall arise
false Christs, and false pro-
phets, and shall shew great
signs and wonders ; in-
somuch that, if it were
possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 25j3ehold, I have told you
before. 26 wherefore if they shall say unto you. Behold, he is in the
desert ; go not forth : behold, he is in the secret chambers ; believe
it not. 27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth
even unto the west ; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.

2i' Immediately after the
tribulation of those days
shall the sun be darkened,
and the moon shall not give
her light, and the stars shall
fall from heaven, and the
powers of the heavens shall
be shaken: S" and then shall
appear the sign of the Son
of man in heaven : and then
shall all the tribes of the
earth mourn, and they shall
see the Son of man com-
ing in the clouds of heaven
with power and great glory.
31 And he shall send his an-
gels with a great sound of
a trumpet, and they shall
gather together his elect
from the four winds, from
one end of heaven to the
other.

■'- Now learn a parable
of the fig tree ; When his
branch is yet tender, and
putteth forth leaves, ye
know that summer is nigh :
3^80 likewise ye, when ye
shall see all these things,
know that it is near, even
at the doors. 34Verily I
say unto you, This gene-
ration shall not pass, till
all these things be fulfilled.

2-4 But in those days, after
that tribulation, the sun
shall be darkened, and the
moon shall not give her
light, 25 and the stars of
heaven shall fall, and the
powers that are in heaven
shall be shaken. 26 ^^d
then shall they see the Son
of man coming in the clouds
with great power and glo-
ry. 27 And then shall he
send his angels, and shall
gather together his elect
from the four winds, from
the uttermost part of the
earth to the uttermost part
of heaven.

28 Now learn a parable
of the fig tree ; When her
branch is yet tender, and
putteth forth leaves, ye
know that summer is near :
2^80 ye in like manner,
when ye shall see these
things come to pass, know
that it is nigh, even at the
doors. 30 Verily I say unto
you, that this generation
shall not pass, till all these

2-'' And there shall be signs
in the sun, and in the moon,
and in the stars ; and up-
on the earth distress of na-
tions, with perplexity ; the
sea and the waves roaring;
2'' men's hearts failing them
for fear, and for looking
after those things which are
coming on the earth : for
the powers of heaven shall
be shaken. 27 ^.nd then
shall they see the Son of
man coming in a cloud with
power and great glory.
28 And when these things
begin to come to pass, then
look up, and lift up your
heads ; for j'our redemp-
tion draweth nigh.

2*' And he spake to them
a parable ; Behold the fig
tree, and all the trees ;
3" when they now shoot
forth, ye see and know of
your own selves that sum-
mer is now nigh at hand.
31 So likewise ye, when ye
see these things come to
pass, know ye that the
kingdom of God is nigh at
hand. 32 Verily I say unto
you. This generation shall

112

EXHORTATION TO WATCHFULNESS.

A.D. 30.

St. Matt. xxiv.

St. Mark xiri.

St. Luke xxi. 5 — 38.

^•' Heaven and earth shall
pass away, but my words
shall not pass away.

things be done. ^^ Heaven
and earth shall pass away :
but my words shall not pass
away.

not pass away, till all be
fulfilled. ^^ Heaven and
earth shall pass away : but
my words shall not pass
away.

3- But of that day and
that hour knoweth no man,
no, not the angels which
are in heaven, neither the
Son, but the Father.

^^ But of that day and
hour knoweth no man, no,
not the angels of heaven,
but my Father only. ^'^ But
as the days of Noe were, so
shall also the coming of the
Son of man be. ^8 Pq^ ^g j^ ^},g ^jg^yg ^^r^^^^ were before the flood they
were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until
the day that Noe entered into the ark, ^g^nd knew not until the
flood came, and took them all away ; so shall also the coming of the
Son of man be. '^'> Then shall two be in the field ; the one shall be
taken, and the other left. "^^ Two ivomen shall be grinding at the
mill ; the one shall be taken,
and the other left.

■^ Watch therefore : for ye
know not what hour your
Lord doth come. ^3 ^^^
know this, that if the good-
man of the house had known
in what watch the thief
would come, he would have
watched, and would not
have suffered his house to
be broken up. ** Therefore
be ye also ready : for in
such an hour as ye think
not the Son of man cometh.
45 Who then is a faithful
and wise servant, whom his
lord hath made ruler over
his household, to give them
meat in due season? ^^ Bless-
ed is that servant, whom his

lord when he cometh shall find so doing. ^^ Verily
you. That he shall make him ruler over aU his goods,
if that evil servant shall say in his heart. My lord delayeth his com-
ing; 49 and shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and
drink with t,ie drunken; ^^the lord of that servant shall come in a
day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware
of, 51 and shall cut him asunder, and appoint him liis portion with
the hypocrites : there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

33 Take ye heed, watch
and pray : for ye know not
when the time is. ^ For
the Son of man is as a man
taking a far journey, who
left his house, and gave au-
thority to his servants, and
to every man his work, and
commanded the porter to
watch. 35 Watch ye there-
fore : for ye know not when
the master of the house com-
eth, at even, or at midnight,
or at the cockcrowing, or in
the morning : 36 lest coming
suddenly he find you sleep-
ing. 37And what I say unto
you I say unto all, Watch.

34 And take heed to your-
selves, lest at any time your
hearts be overcharged with
surfeiting, and drunkenness,
and cares of this life, and
so that day come upon you
unawares. 35 For as a snare
shall it come on all them
that dwell on the face of
the whole earth. ^GW^j^tgij
ye therefore, and pray al-
ways, that ye may be ac-
counted worthy to escape
all these things that shall
come to pass, and to stand
before the Son of man.

I say unto
48 But and

St. Luke xxi. 37, 38.

37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple ; and at night he went
out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. 38 ^uj all the
people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

A. D. 30. PARABLES. 113

113. PARABLES.

(a) The Parable of the ten Virgins.
St. Matt. xxv. 1 — 13.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their
lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegi'oom. - And five of them were wise, and
five were foolish. ^They that luere foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with
them: -^but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. ^ While the bride-
groom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. ^And at midnight there was a cry
made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh ; go ye out to meet him. '^ Then all those
virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. °And the foolish said unto the wise. Give
us of your oil ; for our lamps are gone out. ^ But the wise answered, saying, Not
so ; lest there be not enough for us and you : but go ye rather to them that sell,
and buy for yourselves. ^" And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came ; and
they that were ready went in with him to the marriage : and the door was shut.
11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. i- But he
answered and said. Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

!■* Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of
man cometh.

(h) The Parable of the Talents.
St. Matt. xxv. 14—30.

1-4 FoK the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, icho
called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. i^And unto one he
gave five talents, to another two, and to another one ; to every man according to
his several ability ; and straightway took his journey. "' Then he that had received
the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
i^And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. I'^But lie that
had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money, i" After
a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. -" And so
he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying. Lord,
thou deliveredst unto me five talents : behold, I have gained beside them five talents
more, -i His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant : thou
hast been faithful ovex a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things : enter
thou into the joy of thy lord. — He also that had received two talents came and
said. Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other
talents beside them. -^ His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful ser-
vant ; thou hast been faitliful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many
things : enter thou into the joy of thy lord. -•* Then he wliich had received the one
talent came and said. Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where
thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed : -' and I was afraid,
and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that w thine. -'^His
lord answered and said unto him. Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest
that f reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed : -'' thou
oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my com-
ing 1 should have received mine own with usury. -'^ Take therefore the talent from
him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. -■> For unto every one tliat hatli

114

CONSPIRACY AGAINST CHRIST.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt. xxv. 14 — 30.

shall be given, and he shall have abundance : but from him that hath not shall be
taken away even that which he hath, ^o And cast ye the unprofitable servant into
outer darkness : there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

(St. Luke xix. 11—27.)

114. The Description of the last Judgment.
St. Matt. xxv. 31—46.

31 When' the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with
him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: ^^and before him shall be
gathered all nations : and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd
divideth his sheep from the goats: ^Sand he shall set the sheep on his right hand,
but the goats on the left. ^4 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand,
Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the
foundation of the world : ^s for I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat : 1 was
thirsty, and ye gave me drink : I was a stranger, and ye took me in : ^6 naked,
and ye clothed me : I was sick, and ye visited me : I was in prison, and ye
came unto me. 37Then shall the righteous answer him, saying. Lord, when saw
we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink .^ l J"^
saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? -^-'Ur
when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee ? ^" And the King shall
answer and say unto them. Verily I say unto you. Inasmuch as ye have done it
unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. *' Ihen
shall he say also unto them on the left hand. Depart from me, ye cursed, into ever-
lasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels : *-J for I was an hungred, and
ye gave me no meat : I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink : ^ I was a stranger,
and ye took me not in : naked, and ye clothed me not : sick, and in prison, and
ye visited me not. -"Then shall they also answer him, saying. Lord, when saw
we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and
did not minister unto thee? ■i^Then shall he answer them, saying. Verily I say
unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to
me. "■*•' And these shall go away into everlasting punishment : but the righteous
into life eternal.

115. The Rulers conspire against Christ. Judas
covenanteth to betray Him.

St. Matt. xxvi. 1-

14—16.

St. Mark xiv. 1,2.
10, 11,

St. Luke xxii. 1 — 6.

And it came to pass. After two days was Now the feast of un-

when Jesus had finished all the feast of the passover, leavened bread drew mgh,

these sayings, he said un- and of unleavened bread: which is called the 1 ass-

to his disciples, - Ye know and the chief priests and over. -And the chiet priests

that alter two days is the the scribes sought how they and scribes sought how they

A.D.30.

THE PASSOVER PREPARED.

115

St. Matt. xxvi. 1 — 5.
14—16.

St. Mark xiv. 1, 2.
10, 11.

feast of the passover, and might take him by craft,
the Son of man is betrayed and put him to death,
to be crucified. ^ Then as- ^ But they said, Not on the
sembled together the chief feast da//, lest there be an
priests, and the scribes, and uproar of the people,
the elders of the people,

unto the palace of the high priest, who was called
Caiaphas, ■*and consulted that they might take
Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. ^ But they said.
Not on the feast dai/, lest there be an uproar
among the people.

" Then one of the twelve,
called Judas Iscariot, went
unto the chief priests, ^'and
said unto them, What will
ye give me, and I will de-
liver him unto you? And
they covenanted with him
for thirty pieces of silver.
1^ And from that time he
sought opportunity to be-
tray him.

i°And Judas Iscariot, one
of the twelve, went unto
the chief priests, to betray
him unto them, ^' And when
they heard it, they were
glad, and promised to give
him money. And he sought
how he might conveniently
betray him.

St. Luke xxii. 1 — 6.

might kill him ; for
feared the people.

they

•'Then entered Satan into
Judas surnamed Iscariot,
being of the numl^er of the
twelve. ■'And he went his
way, and communed with
the chief priests and cap-
tains, how he might betray
him unto them. ^And they
were glad, and covenanted
«And

to give him money,
he promised, and sought opportunity to betray
him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

116. (n) Christ eateth the Passover.

St. Matt. xxvi.
17—19.

I'' Now the first
day of the feast of
unleavened bread
the disciples came
to Jesus, saying un-
to him. Where wilt
thou that we pre-
pare for thee to eat
the passover? i^And
he said, Go into the
city to such a man,
and say unto him.
The Master saith,
My time is at hand;
I will keep the pass-
over at thy house
with my disciples.
1" And the disciples
did as Jesus had
appointed them ; and
they made ready the
passover.

St. Mark xiv.
12—16.

'- And the first
day of unleavened
bread, when they
killed the passover,
his disciples said un-
to him. Where wilt
thou that we go and
prepare that thou
mayest eat the pass-
over? i^And he send-
eth forth two of his
disciples, and saith
unto them. Go ye
into the city, and
there shall meet you
a man bearing a
pitcher of water :
follow him. I'^And
wheresoever he shall
go in, say ye to the
goodman of the
house, The Mas-
ter saith, Where is

St. Luke xxii.
7—13.

St. John xiii.
1.

''Then came the
day of unleavened
bread, when the
passover must be
killed. "^And he sent
Peter and John,
saying, Go and pre-
pare us the pass-
over, that we may
eat. '^And they said
unto him. Where
wilt thou that we
prepare ? i° And he
said unto them. Behold, when ye
are entered into the city, there shall
a man meet you, bearing a pitcher
of water ; follow him into the house
where he entereth in. i' And ye
shall say unto the goodman of the
house. The Master saith unto thee.
Where is the guestchamber, where
I shall eat the passover with my
disciples ? '^ And he shall shew
U2

Now before the
feast of the pass-
over, when Jesus
knew that his hour
was come that he
should depart out of
this world unto the
Father, having lov-
ed his own which
were in the world,
he loved them unto
the end.

116

EXHORTATION TO HUMILITY.

A. D. 30.

St. Mark xiv.
12—16.

St. Luke xxii.
7—13.

the giiestchamber, where I shall eat
the passover with my disciples ?
1^ And he will shew you a large
upper room furnished and prepar-
ed : there make ready for us.
1^ And his disciples went forth, and
came into the city, and found as he had said unto them
made ready the passover.

you a large upper room furnished :
there make ready, i^ And they
went, and found as he had said
unto them: and they made ready
the passover.

and they

St. Matt. xxvi. 20.

St. Mark xiv. 17-

St. Luke xxii. 14.

-*^Now when the even
was come, he sat down
with the twelve.

1''And in the evening he I'^And when the hour

cometh with the twelve. was come, he sat down,

and the twelve apostles
with him.

St. Luke xxii. 24—30.

"* And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted
the greatest. -^And he said unto them. The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship
over them ; and tliey that exercise authority ujion them are called benefactors.
"^But ye x/iall not lie so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the
younger ; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. "'' For whether is greater, he
that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth ? is not he that sitteth at meat ? but I am
among you as he that serveth. -'^ Ye are they which have continued with me in my
temptations. '^^ And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed
unto me; 2" that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kiugdom, and sit on
thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

St. John xiii. 2—20.

2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas
Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him ; ^ Jesus knowing that the Father had given
all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God ;
■* he riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments ; and took a towel, and gii'ded
himself. ^After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples'
feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. ^ Then cometh he
to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him. Lord, dost thou wash my feet? ^ Jesus
answered and said unto him. What I do thou knowest not now ; but thou shalt
know hereafter. ^ Peter saith unto him. Thou shalt. never wash my feet. Jesus
answered him. If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. " Simon Peter
saith unto him. Lord, not my feet only, but also mi/ hands and mi/ head. ^'^' Jesus
saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean
every whit : and ye are clean, but not all. ^^ For he knew who should betray him ;
therefore said he. Ye are not all clean.

12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set
down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you ? i^ Ye call
me Master and Lord : and ye say well ; for so I am. ^'^ If I then, 7/our Lord
and Master, have washed your feet ; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
i^For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. ^^Ve-
-rilj', verily, I say unto you. The servant is not greater than his lord ; neither he that
is sent greater than he that sent him. ^^ If ye know these things, happy are ye if
ye do them, is j speak not of you all : I know whom I have chosen : but that the
scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel
against me. i" Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may
believe that I am fie. '-^^ Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomso-
ever I send receiveth me ; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

A. D. 30.

THE BETRAYAL FORETOLD.

117

St. Matt. xxvi.

21—25.

St. Mark xiv.
18—21.

St. Luke xxii,
21—23.

St. John xiii.
21— 3».

21 And as they
did eat, he said,
Verily I say unto
you, that one of
you shall betray me.
-^And they were ex-
ceeding sorrowful,
and began every one
of them to say unto
him, Lord, is it I ?
"^And he answered
and said, He that
dippeth his hand
with me in the disli,
the same shall be-
tray me. '-* The Son
of man goeth as it
is written of him :
but woe unto that
man by whom the
Son of man is be-
trayed ! it had been
good for that man
if he had not been
born. 25 Then Ju-
das, which betrayed

18 And as they
sat and did eat, .Je-
sus said, Verily I
say unto you. One
of you which eat-
eth with me shall
betray me. '^'And
they began to be
sorrowful, and to
say unto him one by
one, Is it I ? and
another said. Is it
I ? -"' And he an-
swered and said un-
to them, It is one of
the twelve, that dip-
peth with me in the
dish. 21 The Son of
man indeed goeth,
as it is written of
him : but woe to
that man by whom
the Son of man is
betrayed! good were
it for that man if he
had never been born.

21 But, behold,
the hand of him that
betrayeth me is with
me on the table.
22 And truly the Son
of man goeth, as it
was determined: but
woe unto that man
by whom he is be-
trayed! 23 And they
began to enquire
among themselves,
which of them it
was that should do
this thing.

him, answered and

said. Master, is it I ? He said unto

him, Thou hast said.

21 When .Jesus
had thus said, he
was troubled in spi-
rit, and testified, and
said. Verily, verily,
I say unto you, that
one of you sliall be-
tray me. 22 Then the
disciples looked one
on another, doubting
of whom lie spake.
22 Now there was
leaning on Jesus'
bosom one of his
disciples, whom Je-
sus loved. 24gj]^Q,^
Peter therefore beckoned to him,
tliat he should ask who it should
be of whom he spake. 25 jjg jj^g,^
lying on Jesus' breast saith unto
him, Lord, who is it ? 26 Jesus an-
swered, He it is, to whom I shall
give a sop, when I have dipped it.
And when he had dipped the sop,
he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the
son of Simon. 27 And after the sop
Satan entered into him. Then said
Jesus unto him, That thou doest,
do quickly. 28 Now no man at the

table knew for what intent he spake
this unto him. 29poj. gome of them thought, because Judas had the
bag, that .Jesus liad said unto liim. Buy those things that we have
need of against the feast ; or, that he should give something to the
poor, ^" He then having received the sop went immediately out : and
it was night.

■■^1 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said. Now is the Son of
man glorified, and God is glorified in him. ^2 jf Qod be glorified in
him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway
glorify him. •'■' Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye
shall seek me : and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye can-
not come ; so now I say to you. 2-* A new commandment 1 give unto
you, That ye love one another ; as I have loved you, that ye also
love one another, ^s gy ^j^is shall all men know that ye are my dis-
ciples, if ye have love one to another.

2'' Simon I'eter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? .Jesus
answered Iiim, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now ; but
thou shalt follow me afterwards. ^'' Peter said unto him. Lord, why
cannot I follow thee now ? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
2^ Jesus answered him. Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake?
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast
denied me thrice,

118

THE INSTITUTION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. A. D. 30.

(h) Jesus instituteth His Holy Supper.

St. Matt. xxvi.
•2()— 29.

26 And as they were eat-
ing, Jesus took bread, and
blessed it, and brake it, and
gave it to the disciples, and
said, Take, eat ; this is my
body. 27 And he took the
cup, and gave thanks, and
gave it to them, saying.
Drink ye all of it; -^for
this is my blood of the new
testament, which is shed for
many for the remission of
sins. 29 But I say unto you,
I will not drink henceforth
of this fruit of the vine, un-
til that day when I drink
it new with you in my Fa-
ther's kingdom.

St. Mark xiv.
22—25.

22 And as they did eat,
Jesus took bread, and bless-
ed, and brake it, and gave
to them, and said. Take,
eat : this is 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. 24 And he
said unto them, This is my
blood of the new testament,
which is shed for many.
25 Verily I say unto you, I
will drink no more of the
fruit of the vine, until that
day that I drink it new in
the kingdom of God.

St. Lpke XXII.
10, -20, 15—18.

19 And he took bread,
and gave thanks, and brake
it, and gave unto them, say-
ing. This is my body which
is given for you : this do
in remembrance of me.
20 Likewise also the cup
after supper, saying. This
cup is the new testament
in my blood, which is shed
for you.

!•' And he said unto them,
With desire I have desired
to eat this passover with
you before I suffer : ^'^ for
I say unto you, I will not
any more eat thereof, until
it be fulfilled in the king-

dom of God. i^'And he took
the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide if among
yourselves : ^^ for I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the
vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

117. The last Discourses of Christ.

(«) The Hope of Heaven. The Way, the Truth, and the Life.

St. John xiv. 1 — 14.

Let not your heart be troubled : ye believe in God, believe also in me. '' In
my Father's house are many mansions : if it were not so, I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you. ^And if I go and prepare a place for you, I
will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be
also. * And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. ^ Thomas saith unto
him. Lord, we know not whither thou goest ; and how can we know the way ?
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me. '' If ye had known me, ye should have known my
Father also : and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. ^Philip saith
unto him. Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufRceth us. ^ Jesus saith uiito him.
Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip ? he
that hath seen me hath seen the Father ; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the
Father? 1^ Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the
words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself : but the Father that dwelleth
in me, he doeth the works, i' Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father
in me : or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto
you. He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also ; and greater
works than these shall he do ; because I go unto my Father. ^^ And whatsoever
ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the
Son. ^* If ye shall ask any thing in my name, 1 will do it.

A. D. 30. PARABLE OF THE VINE. 119

(?') The Promise of the Comforter.
St. John xiv. 15—31,

'^If ye love me, keep my commandments. '^And I will pray the Father, and
he shall give yon another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever ; ''' even
the Spirit of truth ; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, nei-
ther knoweth him : but ye know him ; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in
you. 18 1 ^vill not leave you comfortless : I will come to yon. ^^ Yet a little while,
and the world seeth me no more ; but ye see me : because I live, ye shall live also.
-"At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
^1 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me : and
he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will mani-
fest myself to him. --Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou
wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? -^ Jesus answered and
said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words : and my Father will
love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. -'-'lie that
loveth me not keepeth not my sayings : and the word which ye hear is not mine,
but the Father's which sent me.

'■^s These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. -"But the
Comforter, tvhich is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he
shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever
I have said unto you. ^7 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not
as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let
it be afraid. -^ Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come ayaiii
unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, 1 go unto the Father:
for my Father is greater than I. -^ And now I have told you before it come to
pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. ^° Hereafter I will not talk
much with you : for the prince of this world cometb, and hath nothing in me.
*i But that the world may know that I love the Father ; and as the Father gave
me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

St. John xv. 1 — 10.

I AM the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. - Every branch in me
that beareth not fruit he taketh away : and every branch that beareth fruit, he
purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. ^Now ye are clean through the
word which I have spoken unto you. •* Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch
cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine ; no more can ye, except
ye abide in me. '' I am the vine, ye are the branches : He that abideth in me,
and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit : for without me j'e can do
nothing. ^ If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered ;
and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. '' If ye
abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall
be done unto j'ou. * Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so
shall ye be my disciples. " As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved j'Ou :
continue ye in my love. ^"If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my
love ; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

123 THE HOLY GHOST PBOMISED. A.D. 30.

(rf) Christ's Commandment.

St. John xv. 11—17.

"These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you,
and that your joy might be full. '- This is my commandment, That ye love one
another, as I have loved you. i^Qj-g^ter love hath no man than this, that a man
lay down his life for his friends. ^* Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I com-
mand you. ^5 Henceforth I call you not servants ; for the servant knoweth not
what his lord doeth : but I have called you friends ; for all things that I have
heard of my Father I have made known unto you. i" Ye have not chosen me,
but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit,
and that your fruit should remain : that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father
in my name, he may give it you. ^'' These things I command you, that ye love
one another.

(e) Comfort under the Hatred and Persecution of the

World.
St. John xv. 18—27.

18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. ^^If
ye were of the world, the world would love his own : but because ye are not of
the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth
you. 2oj^emember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater
than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you ; if they
have kept my saying, they will keep your's also, ^i gyt ^11 these things will
they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
^^ If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin : but now they
have no cloke for their sin. ^sjje that hateth me hateth my Father also. 2* If
I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not
had sin : but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. -^ But
this Cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law,
They hated me without a cause, ^egy^ when the Comforter is come, whom
I will send unto you from the Father, eveti the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth
from the Father, he shall testify of me : 27 and ye also shall bear witness, because
ye have been with me from the beginning.

(/) The Promise of the Holy Ghost.

St. John xvi. 1—11.

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. ^ They
shall put you out of the sj'nagogues : yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth
you will think that he doeth God service, ^^.nd these things will they do unto
you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. ■*But these things have
I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of
them. And these things I said not unto you at the' beginning, because I was with
you. 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me ; and none of you asketh me.
Whither goest thou ? « But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath
filled your heart.

'' Nevertheless I tell you the truth ; It is expedient for you that I go away :
for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you ; but if I depart, I
will send him unto you. ^And when he is come, he will reprove the world of
sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment : »of sin, because they believe not on
me ; i^of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see nie no more ; "of
iudgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

A. D. 30. CHRIST SPEAKETE OF HIS RESUEEECTION. 121

(g) Christ speaketh of His Resurrection.
St. John xvi. 12—24.

12 I HAVE yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
'3 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth :
for he shall not speak of himself ; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak :
and he will shew you things to come. '■*He shall glorify me : for he shall receive
of mine, and shall shew it unto you. i^ All things that the Father hath are mine :
therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

1^ A little while, and ye shall not see me : and again, a little while, and ye shall
see me, because I go to the Father, i" Then said some of his disciples among them-
selves. What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me :
and again, a little while, and ye shall see me : and. Because I go to the Father ?
1** They said therefore. What is this that he saith, A little while ? we cannot tell
what he saith. i^Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said
unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye
shall not see me : and again, a little while, and ye shall see me ? "" Verily, verily,
I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice : and
ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. ^^ A woman when
she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come : but as soon as she is de-
livered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is
born into the world. -^ And ye now therefore have sorrow : but I will see you
again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you,
Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. ^4 Hitherto
have ye asked nothing in my name : ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may
be full.

(h) The Confession of the Disciples. Their Flight foretold.

St. John xvi. 25—33.

25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs : but the time cometh,
when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly
of the Father. -'' At that day ye shall ask in my name : and I say not unto you,
that I will pray the Father for you : '^'^ior the Father himself loveth you, because
ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. '-'^I came forth
from the Father, and am come into the world : again, I leave the world, and go
to the Father, ^gjjis disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and
speakest no proverb. ^^ Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest
not that any man should ask thee : by this we believe that thou camest forth from
God. 31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe ? ^- Behold, the hour cometh,
yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave
me alone : and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. ^3 These things
I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall
have tribulation : but be of good cheer ; I have overcome the world.

122 CHRIST'S PRAYER. A.D. 30.

(?:) Christ's Prayer.
St. John xvii. 1—26.

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said. Father,
the hour is come ; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee ; ^ as thou
hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as
thou hast given him. ^ And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the
only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. *I have glorified thee
on the earth : I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. •' And now,

Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which 1 had with
thee before the world was.

" I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world :
thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. ''Now
they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. ^ For

1 have given unto them the words which thou gavest me ; and they have received
them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed
that thou didst send me. •' I pray for them : I pray not for the world, but for
them which thou hast given me ; for they are thine. ^" And all mine are thine,
and thine are mine ; and I am glorified in them. ^^ And now I am no more in
the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep
through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one,
as we are. i' While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name :
those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of
perdition ; that the scripture might be fulfilled, i^ And now come I to thee ; and
these things 1 speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in them-
selves.

" 1 have given them thy word ; and the world hath hated them, because they
are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. ^^ I pray not that thou should-
est take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
I*' They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. '''Sanctify them
through thy truth : thy word is truth. '^ As thou hast sent me into the world,
even so have I also sent them into the world. '''And for their sakes I sanctify
myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me
through their word ; ''^ that they all may be one ; as thou. Father, art in me, and
I in thee, that they also may be one in us : that the world may believe that thou
hast sent me. ^^ And the glory which thou gavest me 1 have given them ; that
they may be one, even as we are one : -* 1 in them, and thou in me, that they may
be made perfect in one ; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me,
and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

2* Father, 1 will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I
am ; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me : for thou lovedst
me before the foundation of the world. 'SQ righteous Father, the world hath not
known thee : but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent
me. '-'*' And 1 have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it : that the love
wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

A. D. 30.

PETER FOREWARNED OF HIS DENIAL.

123

118. Jesus forewarneth Peter of his Denial.

St. Matt. xxvi.

;^.()-36.

^"And when they
had sung an hymn,
they went out into
the mount of Olives.

St. Mark xiv.
26—32.

^''And when they
had sung an hymn,
they went out into
the mount of Olives.

31 Then saith Jesus
unto them, All ye
shall be offended be-
cause of me this
night : for it is writ-
ten, I will smite
the shepherd, and
the sheep of the
flock shall be
scatteredabroad.
3^ But' after I am
risen again, I will
go before you into
Galilee. •'^ Peter an-
swered and said un-
to him, Though all
men shall be offend-
ed because of thee,
l/et will I never be
offended. ^^ Jesus
said unto him. Ve-
rily I say unto thee,
That this night, be-
fore the cock crow,
thou shalt deny me
thrice. ■'"Peter said
unto him, Though I
should die with thee,
yet will I not deny
thee. Likewise also
said all the disci-
ples.

38 Then cometh Je-
sus with them un-
to a place called
Gethsemane, and
saith unto the dis-
ciples. Sit ye here,
while I go and pray

2'' And Jesus saith
unto them, All ye
shall be offended be-
cause of me this
night : for it is writ-
ten, I will smite
the shepherd, and
the sheep shall be
scattered. -^But
after that I am risen,
I will go before you
into Galilee. ^9 But
Peter said unto him,
Although all shall
be offended, yet icill
not I. 30 And Jesus
saith unto him. Ve-
rily I say unto thee,
That this day, even
in this night, before
the cock crow twice,
thou shalt deny me
thrice. ''i jj^t he
spake the more ve-
hemently. If I should
die with thee, I will
not deny thee in any
wise. Likewise also
said they all.

32Aud they came
to a place which
was named Gethse-
mane : and he saith
to his disciples, Sit
ye here, while I
shall pray.

St. Luke xxii.
3.0, 31—38, 40.

St. John xviir.
1,2.

39 And he came When Jesus had
out, and went, as he spoken these words,
was wont, to the he went forth with
mount of Olives ; his disciples over the
and his disciples al- brook Cedron, where
so followed him. was a garden, into

the which he enter-
ed, and his disciples. ^And Judas
also, which betrayed him, knew
the place : for Jesus ofttimes re-
sorted thither with
his disciples.
31 And the Lord
said, Simon, Simon,
behold, Satan hath
desired to have you,
that he may sift you
as wheat : 3- but I
have prayed for thee,
that thy faith fail not : and when
thou art converted, strengthen thy
brethren. 3:i And he said unto him.
Lord, I am ready to go with thee,
both into prison, and to death.
3'* And he said, I tell thee, Peter,
the cock shall not crow this day,
before that thou shalt thrice deny
that thou knowest me.

3-' And he said unto them, When
I sent you without purse, and scrip,
and shoes, lacked ye any thing?
And they said, Nothing. 3BXhen
said he unto them. But now, he that
hath a purse, let him take it, and
likewise hix scrip : and he that hath
no sword, let him sell his garment,
and buy one. 37 For I say unto you,
that this that is written must yet
be accomplished in me, And he
was reckoned among the trans-
gressors : for the things concern-
ing me have an end. 38 And they
said. Lord, behold, here are two
swords. And he said unto them. It
is enough.

*'^ And when he
was at the place,
he said unto them.
Pray that ye enter
not into temptation.

124

GETHSEMANE.

A.D, 30.

St. Matt. xxvi.
37—46.

37 And he took with him
Peter and the two sons of
Zebedee, and began to be
sorrowful and very heavy.
^^Then saith he unto them,
My soul is exceeding sor-
rowful, even unto death :
tarry ye here, and watch
with me. •''^And he went
a little farther, and fell on
his face, and prayed, say-
ing, O my Father, if it be
possible, let this cup pass
from me : nevertheless not
as I will, but as thou ivilt.
*'And he cometh unto the
disciples, and findeth them
asleep, and saith unto Peter,
What, could ye not watch
with me one hour? '^^ Watch
and pray, that ye enter not
into temptation : the spirit
indeed is willing, but the
flesh is weak. *^ He went
away again the second time,
and prayed, saying, O my
Father, if this cup may not
pass away from me, except
I drink it, thy will be done.
^^And he came and found
them asleep again: for their
eyes were heavy. **And he
left them, and went away
again, and prayed the third
time, sayingthe same words.

119. Gethsemane.

St. Mark xiv.
33—42.

33 And he taketh with
him Peter and James and
John, and began to be sore
amazed, and to be very
heavy ; 34 and saith unto
them, My soul is exceeding
sorrowful unto death : tarry
ye here, and watch. 35 ^^d
he went forward a little,
and fell on the ground, and
prayed that, if it were pos-
sible, the hour might pass
from him. 36^,jj jjg said,
Abba, Father, all things are
possible unto thee ; take a-
way this cup from me :
nevertheless not what I
will, but what thou wilt.
3''And he cometh, and find-
eth them sleeping, and saith
unto Peter, Simon, sleepest
thou ? couldest not thou
watch one hour? 38 Watch

St. Luke xxii.
41—46.

41 And he was withdrawn
from them about a stone's
cast, and kneeled down, and
prayed, *'^ saying. Father,
if thou be willing, remove
this cup from me : never-
theless not my will, but
thine, be done. 43And there
appeared an angel unto him
from heaven, strengthening
him. ■" And being in an
agony he prayed more earn-
estly : and his sweat was
as it were great drops of
blood falling down to the
ground. ''^And when he
rose up from prayer, and
was come to his disciples,
he found them sleeping for
sorrow, ^^and said unto
them. Why sleep ye ? rise
and pray, lest ye enter into
temptation.

ye and pray, lest ye enter
into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but
the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away,
and prayed, and spake the same words, ^o ^nd
when he returned, he found them asleep again,
(for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they
what to answer him. ■*! And he cometh the
third time, and saith unto them. Sleep on now,
and take i/oiir rest : it is enough, the hour is
come ; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into
the hands of sinners. ^^Rise up, let us go; lo,
he that betrayeth me is at hand.

*^ Then cometh he to his dis-
ciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest : behold,
the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands
of sinners. '"' Rise, let us be going : behold, lie is at hand that doth
betray me.

St. Matt. xxvi.

47—56.

120. The Betrayal.

St. Mark xiv.

43—52.

St. liUKE XXII.

47—53.

St. John xviii.

3—11.

^^And while he 43 And imme- ^-^nd while he 3 j^t^^s then,

yet spake, lo, Judas, diately, while he yet' spake, behold a having received a
pne of the twelve, yet spake, cometh multitude, and he band of men and

A. D. 30.

THE BETRAYAL.

126

St. Matt. xxvi.
47—56.

St. Mark. xiv.
43—52.

St. Luke xxii.
47—53.

St. John xviii.
3—11.

came, and with him
a great multitude
with swords and
staves, from the
chief priests and
elders of the peo-
ple. ^ Now he that
betrayed him gave
them a sign, say-
ing, \\''homsoever I
shall kiss, that same
is he : hold him fast.
^8 And forthwith he
came to Jesus, and
said. Hail, master;
and kissed him.
■"'And Jesus said
unto him. Friend,
wherefore art thou
come ? Then came
they, and laid hands
on Jesus, and took
him.

Judas, one of the
twelve, and with
him a great nuilti-
tude with swords
and staves, from the
chief priests and
the scribes and the
elders. ■*^*And he
that betrayed him
had given them
a token, saying,
M'homsoever I shall
kiss, that same is
he ; take him, and
lead him away safe-
ly. ^5 And as soon
as he was come, he
goeth straightway
to him, and saith,
blaster, master; and
kissed him. ■''•And
they laid their hands
on him, and took
him.

■^"^ And one of
them that stood by
drew a sword, and
smote a servant of
the high priest, and
cut off his ear.

off his ear.

51 And, behold,
one of them which
were with Jesus
stretched out his
hand, and drew his
sword, and struck a
servant of the high
priest's, and smote
*2 Then said .Jesus unto him. Put
up again thy sword into his place :
for all they that take the sword shall
perish with the sword. ^3 Thinkest
thou that I cannot now pray to my
Father, and he shall presently give
me more than twelve legions of
angels? 54jjm how then shall the
scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it
must be ?

55 In that same
hour said Jesus to
the multitudes, iVrc
ye come out as a-
gainst a thief with
swords and staves
for to take me ? 1
sat daily with you

that was called Ju- officers from the
das, one of the chief priests and
twelve, went before Pharisees, cometh
them, and drew near thither with lanterns
unto Jesus to kiss and torches and wea-
him. ■*8 But Jesus pons. ^ Jesus there-
said unto him, Ju- fore, knowing all
das, betrayest thou things that should
the Son of man with come upon him,
a kiss ? went forth, and said

unto them, Whom
seek ye ? 5 They answered him,
.Tesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith
unto them, I am he. And Judas
also, which betrayed him, stood
with them. ''As soon then as he
had said unto them, I am At', they
went backward, and fell to the
ground. '' Then asked he them
again. Whom seek ye ? And they
said, Jesus of Nazareth. ^ Jesus
answered, I have told you that I
am he : if therefore ye seek me,
let these go their way : ^ that the
saying might be fulfilled, which
he spake, Of them which thou gav-
est me have I lost
none.

1" Then Simon
Peter having a
sword drew it, and
smote the high
priest's servant, and
cut off his right
ear. The servant's
name was IMalchus.
11 Then said Jesus
unto Peter, Put up
thy sword into the
sheath : the cup
which ray Father
hath given me, shall
I not drink it ?

^And Jesus an-
swered and said
unto them. Are ye
come out, as a-
gainst a thief, with
swords and xiilh
staves to take me ?
■"' I was daily with

■!« When they
which were about
him saw what
would follow, they
said unto him. Lord,
shall we smite with
the sword ? so ^^d
one of them smote
the servant of the
high priest, and cut
off his right ear.
51 And Jesus an-
swered and said.
Suffer ye thus far.
And he touched his
ear, and healed him.

5- Then Jesus said
unto the chief priests,
and captains of the
temple, and the el-
ders, which were
come to him. Be ye
come out, as against
a thief, with swords

126

JESUS BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt. xxvi.

47—56.

teaching in the tem-
ple, and ye laid no
hold on me. 56 gut
all this was done,
that the scriptures of
the prophets might
be fulfilled.

Then all the dis-
ciples forsook him,
and fled.

St. Mark xiv.
43—52.

you in the temple
teaching, and ye
took me not : but
the scriptures must
be fulfilled.

5" And they all for
sook him, and fled

St. Luke xxii.

47—53.

and staves? 53'\^7'iieu
I was daily with you
in the temple, ye
stretched forth no
hands against me :
but this is your
hour, and the power
of darkness.

SI And there followed him a certain
young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked
bodt/; and the young men laid hold on him: 52 and he
left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

121. Jesus is carried
(a) before the Council, and denied by Peter.

St. John xviii. 12 — 14.

I'-Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and
bound him, is and led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas,
which was the high priest that same year. "Now Caiaphas was he, which gave
counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

St. Matt. xxvi.

57, 58.

St. Mark xiv.

53, 54.

St. Luke xxii.

54, 55.

St. John xviii.
24, 15—18.

sJ'And they that
had laid hold on
Jesus led him away
to Caiaphas the high
priest, where the
scribes and the el-
ders were assembled.
58 But Peter followed
him afar off' unto the

53 And they led
Jesus away to the
high priest : and
with him were as-
sembled all the chief
priests and the el-
ders and the scribes.
5-1 And Peter follow,
ed him afar off", even

5* Then took
they him, and led
hbn, and brought
him into the high
priest's house.

And Peter follow-
ed afar oft". 55 ^uj

24 Now Annas
had sent him bound
unto Caiaphas the
high priest.

15 And Simon
Peter followed Je-
sus, and so did

high priest's palace, into the palace of the when they had kind- ouc, ....« ol. u.,u
and went in, and sat high priest : and he led a flre in the midst another disciple:
with the servants, to sat with the servants, of the hall, and were that disciple was
see the end. and warmed himself set down together,

at the fire. Peter sat down a-

mong them.

known unto the
high priest, and
went in with Jesus
into the palace of
the high priest. i6 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went
out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and
spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter, i? Then
saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also
one of this man's disciples? He saitli, I am not. is And the
servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for
it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with

them, and warmed
himself.

A. D. 30.

JESUS BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

127

St. Matt. xxvi.
69, 70, 59—66.

St. Mark xiv.
55—64.

St. Luke xxii.
66—71.

St. John xviii,
19—23.

19 The high priest
then asked Jesus of
his disciples, and of
his doctrine, ^o Jesus answered
him, I spake openly to the world;
I ever taught in the synagogue,
and in the temple, whither the
Jews always resort; and in secret
have I said nothing, ^i Why askest thou me ? ask them which heard
me, what I have said unto them : behold, they know what I said.
22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood
by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou
the high priest so? 23jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil,

bear witness of the evil : but if

69 Now Peter sat
without in the pa-
lace : and a damsel
came unto him, saying. Thou also
wast with Jesus of Galilee, ^f' But
he denied before them all, saying,
I know not what thou sayest.

59 Now the chief
priests, and elders,
and all the council,
sought false witness
against Jesus, to put
him to deatli ; ^o but
found none : yea,
tliough many false
witnesses came, yet
found they none.
At the last came
two false witnesses,

61 and said, This/eZ-
loiv said, I am able
to destroy the temple
of God, and to build
it in three days.

62 And the high
priest arose, and
said unto him, An-
swerest thou no-
thing ? what is it
which these witness
against thee? "3 But
Jesus held his peace.

55 And the chief
priests and all the
council sought for
witness against Je-
sus to put him to
death ; and found
none. 56 for many
bare false witness
against him, but
their witness agreed
not together. 57And
there arose certain,
and bare false wit-
ness against him,
saying, 58 We heard
him say, I will de-
stroy tliis tem])le
that is made with

well, why smitest thou me ?
"•'And as soon as
it was day, the el-
ders of the people
and the cliief priests and the scribes
came together, and led him into
their council, saying, *>? Art thou
the Christ ? tell us. And he said
unto them. If I tell you, ye will not
believe : ^8 and if I also ask yoii, ye
will not answer me, nor let me go.
6-' Hereafter shall the Son of man
sit on the right hand of the power
of God. 70 Then said they all. Art
thou then the Son of God ? And he
said unto them, Ye say that I am.
^ And they said, What need we any
further witness ? for we ourselves
have heard of his own mouth.

hands, and within

three days I will build another made without hands.
5'-' But neither so did their witness agree together.
""And the high priest stood up in the midst, and
asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing ? what
?A- it which these witness against thee ? "i But he held
his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high

And the high priest priest asked him, and said unto him. Art thou the
answered and said Christ, the Son of the Blessed? «-And Jesus said,

I am : and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on
the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of
heaven, ^sxhen the high priest rent his clothes, and
saith. What need we any further witnesses ? ^ Ye
have heard the blasphemy : what think ye ? And
they all condenmed him to be guilty of death.

unto him, I adjure

thee by the living

God, that thou tell

us whether thou be

the Christ, the Son

of God. •>* Jesus

saith unto him.

Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see

the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in

the clouds of heaven. 65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying.

He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses?

behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. ^ What think ye ? They

answered and said, He is guilty of death.

128

PETER'S DENIAL.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt. xxvi.
67, 68, 71—75.

St. Mark xiv.
65-72.

St. Luke xxii.
63—65, 56—62.

St. John xviii.
25—27.

67 Then did they
spit in his face, and
buffeted him ; and
others smote him
with the pahiis of
their hands, "8 say-
ing. Prophesy unto
us, thou Christ,
Who is he that
smote thee ?

65 And some be-
gan to spit on him,
and to cover his face,
and to buffet him,
and to say unto him.
Prophesy : and the
servants did strike
him with the pahns
of their liands.

66 And as Peter
was beneath in the
palace, there cometh one of the
maids of the high priest : 67 and
when she saw Peter warming him-
self, she looked upon him, and said,
And thou also wast with Jesus of
Nazareth. 68B^t; jjg denied, saying,
I know not, neither understand I
what thou sayest. And he went out
into the porch ; and
the cock crew.

69 And a maid saw
him again, and be-
gan to say to them
that stood by, This
is one of them.
™And he denied it
again. And a little
after, they that stood
by said again to Pe-
ter, Surely thou art
one of them : for
thou art a Galilaean,
and thy speech a-
greeth thereto. ''iBut
he began to curse
and to swear, sai/-
biff, I know not this
man of whom ye
speak. '"•* And the
second time the cock
crew. And Peter call-
ed to mind the word

'■I And when he
was gone out into
the porch, another
maid saw him, and
said unto them that
were there, This
fellow was also with
Jesus of Nazareth.
72 And again he de-
nied with an oath,
I do not know the
man. 73 And after
awhile came unto
him they that stood
by, and said to Pe-
ter, Surely thou also
art one of them ; for
thy speech bewray-
eth thee. 74 Then
began he to curse
and to swear, say-
ings I know not the
man. And immedi-
ately the cock crew.
75 And Peter remem-
bered the word of

63 And the men
that held Jesus
mocked him, and
smote him. 64 And when they had
blindfolded him, they struck him
on the face, and asked him, say-
ing. Prophesy, who is it that smote
thee? 65j^iid many other things
blasphemously spake
they against him.

56 But a certain
maid beheld him as
he sat by the fire,
and earnestly looked
upon him, and said.
This man was also
with him. 57 y\nd
he denied him, say-
ing, Woman, I know
him not.

25 And Simon Pe-
ter stood and warm-
ed himself. They
said therefore unto
him. Art not thou
also one of his dis-
ciples ? He denied
it., and said, I am
not.

26 One of the ser-
vants of the high
priest, being his
kinsman whose ear
Peter cut off, saith,
Did not I see thee
in the garden with
him ? 27 I'eter then
denied again : and
immediately the cock
crew.

58 And after a
little while another
saw him, and said.
Thou art also of
them. And Peter
said, Man, I am
not. 59 And about
the space of one hour
after another confi-
dently affirmed, say-
ing. Of a truth this
fellow also was with
him: for he is a Galilaean. 60And
Peter said, Man, I know not what
thou sayest. And immediately, while
he yet spake, the cock crew. 6iAnd
the liord turned, and looked upon
Peter. And Peter remembered the
word of the Lord, how he had said
unto him. Before the cock crow,
thou shalt deny me thrice. 62 And
Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

that Jesus said un-
to him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt
deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon,
he wept.

Jesus, which said

unto him. Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me

thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

A. D. 30.

JUDAS HANGETII HIMSELF.

129

ih) Before Pilate.

St. Matt, xxvii.

1,2.

When the

morning was come,
all the chief priests
and elders of the
people took counsel
against Jesus to put
him to death : ^ and
when they had bound
him, they led Jam
away, and delivered
him to Pontius Pi-
late the governor.

St. Mark xv.
1.

And straight-
way in the morning
the chief priests held
a consultation with
the elders and scribes
and the whole coun-
cil, and bound Jesus,
and carried him a-
way, and delivered
him to Pilate.

St. Luke xxiii.
1.

St. John xviii.
28—32.

And the whole
multitude of them
arose, and led him
unto Pilate.

^8 Then led
they Jesus from
Caiaphas unto the
hall of judgment :
and it was early ;
and they themselves went not into
the judgment hall, lest they should
be deiiled ; but that they might eat
the passover. -s Pilate then went
out unto them, and said, What ac-
cusation bring ye against this man?
*'They answered and said unto him.
If he

le were not a malefactor, we
would not have delivered him uj) unto thee, ^i xhen said Pilate unto
them. Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The
Jews therefore said unto him. It is not lawful for us to put any man
to death : 3- that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which lie spake,
signifying what death he should die.

122. Judas hangeth himself.
St. Matt, xxvii. 3 — 10.

•'Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned,
repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests
and elders, ■* saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And
they said. What is Ihat to us ? see thou* to that. ^ And he cast down the pieces of
silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. ^And the chief
priests took the silver pieces, and said. It is not lawful for to put them into the
treasury, because it is the price of blood. ''And they took counsel, and bought with
them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. ^ \^'^hei.efore that field was called. The
field of blood, unto this day. ^ Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy
the prophet, saying. And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of
him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; i"and
gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

(Acts i. 16—19.)

123. («) Jesus before Pilate.

St. Matt, xxvii.
11—14.

11 And Jesus
stood before the go-
vernor ; and the go-

St. Mark xv.

•2—5.

- And Pilate
asked him, Art thou
the King of the

St. Luke xxiii.

2—5.

St. John xviii.
33—38.

-And they be- ^sfyEi^ Pilate

gan to accuse him, entered into the
saying. We found judgment hall a-

130

JESUS BEFOBE PILATE AND HEBOD.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt, xxvii.
11—14.

St. Mark xv.
2—5.

St. Luke xxiii.
2—5.

St. John xviii.
33—38.

vernor asked him,
saying, Art thou
the King of the
Jews ? And Jesus
said unto him, Thou
sayest.

Jews? And he an-
swering said unto
him, Thou sayest
it.

this fellow pervert-
ing the nation, and
forbidding to give
tribute to Caesar,
saying that he him-
self is Christ a King.

3 And Pilate asked him, saying. Art thou the King of
the Jews ? And he answered him and said. Thou
sayest it.

12 And when he
was accused of the
chief priests and el-
ders, he answered
nothing. i^ Then
said Pilate unto
him, Hearest thou
not how many things
they witness against
thee ? 1"* And he an-
swered him to never
a word ; insomuch
that the governor
marvelled greatly.

gain, and called Je-
sus, and said unto
him. Art thou the
King of the Jews ?
^•* Jesus answered
him, Sayest thou
this thing of thy-
self, or did others
tell it thee of me ?
*5 Pilate answered.
Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered
thee unto me : what hast thou done ? ^6 jesus answered. My king-
dom is not of this world : if my kingdom were of this world,
then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the
Jews : but now is my kingdom not from hence. *'' Pilate therefore
said unto him. Art thou a king then ? Jesus answered. Thou sayest
that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came
I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every

one that is of the
truth heareth my
voice. 38 Pilate saith
unto him, What is
truth ?

And when he had
said this, he went
out again unto the
Jews, and saith un-
to them, I find in
him no fault at all.

3 And the chief
priests accused him
of many things : but
he answered nothing.

4 And Pilate asked
him again, saying,
Answerest thou no-
thing ? behold how
many things they
witness against thee.

5 But Jesus yet an-
swered nothing ; so
that Pilate marvel-
led.

•iThen said Pilate
to the chief priests
and to the ])eople,
I find no fault in
this man. ^ And
they were the more
fierce, saying. He
stirreth up the
people, teaching
throughout all .Jew-
' ry, beginning from
Galilee to this place.

(b) before Herod.

St. Luke xxiii. 6 — 12.

" When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilsean.
7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to
Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad : for he was desirous to see
him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him ; and he hoped to
have seen some miracle done by him. "Then he questioned with him in many words;
but he answered him nothing. i"And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehe-
mently accused him. ii And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and
mocked //;/«, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
^^And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they
were at enmity between themselves.

A. D. SO.

JESVS BEFORE PILATE.

131

St. Matt, xxvii.
15—31.

St. Mark xv.
6—20.

St. Luke xxm.
la— 25.

St. John xviii.
39— XIX. 16.

15 Now at that
feast the governor
was wont to release
unto the people a
prisoner, whom they
would. 16 ^nd they
had then a notable
prisoner, called Ba-
rabbas. ^'^ 'Thurtiore.
when they were ga-
thered together, Pi-
late said unto them,
Whom will ye that
I release unto you ?
Barabbas, or Jesus
which is called
Christ ? i"* For he
knew that for envy
they had delivered
him.

^ Now at that
feast he released un-
to them one prisoner,
whomsoever they de-
sired. '' And there
was one named Ba-
rabbas, which lay
bound witli them
that had made in-
surrection with him,
who had commit

13 And Pilate,
when he had called
together the chief
priests and the
rulers and the peo-
ple, 1-1 said unto
them, Ye have
brought this man
unto me, as one
that perverteth the
people : and, be-

ted murder in the hold, I, having ex
insurrection. 8 And amined him before

the multitude crying
aloud began to desire
him to do as he had
ever done unto them.
9 But Pilate answer-
ed them, saying.
Will ye that 1 re-
lease unto you the

King of the Jews ? i" For he knew

that the chief priests had delivered
him for envy.

[St. Matt.]
1" When he was
set down on the

judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying. Have thou nothing
to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day
in a dream because
of him.

39 But ye have
a custom, that I
should release unto
you one at the pass-
over : will ye there-
fore that I release
unto you the King
of the Jews? ^Then
cried they all again,
saying. Not this
man, but Barabbas.
Now Barabbas was
a robber.

you, have found no
fault in this man touching those
things whereof ye accuse him : i^no,
nor yet Herod : for I sent you to
him ; and, lo, nothing worthy of
death is done unto him. i** I will
therefore chastise him, and release
hitn. 17 (For of necessity he must
release one unto them at the feast.)

[St. Matt.]
20 But the chief
priests and elders
persuaded the mul-
titude that they
should ask Barab-
bas, and destroy Je-
sus, '-^i The gover-
nor answered and
said unto them,
Whether of the
twain will ye that
I release unto you ?
They said, Barab-
bas. 22pjiate saith
unto them, What

[St. Makk.]
11 But the chief
priests moved the
people, that he
should rather re-
lease Barabbas un-
to them. i'' And
Pilate answered and
said again unto
them, AVhat will ye
then that I shall do
unto him whom ye
call the King of the
Jews ? 13 And they
cried out again. Cru-
cify him. w Then

[St. Luke.]

1*^ And they cried
out all at once,
saying. Away with
this ma«, and re-
lease unto us Barabbas : i^ (who for
a certain sedition made in the city,
and for murder, was cast into pri-
son.) '■^"Pilate therefore, willing to
release Jesus, spake again to them.
-iBut they cried, saying. Crucify
/jjrn, crucify him. -^And he said
unto them the third time, A^Hiy, what
evil hath he done ? I have found
no cause of death in him : I will
therefore chastise him, and let him
12

132

JESUS IS DELIVERED TO BE CRUCIFIED. A.D. 30.

St. Matt, xxvii.
15—31.

St. Mark xv.
6—20.

St. Luke xxiii.
13—25.

St. John xviii.
39— XIX. 16.

Pilate said unto
them, Why, what
evil hath he done ?
And they cried out
the more exceed-
ingly, Crucify him.

go. 23 ^nd they were instant with
loud voices, requiring that he might
be crucified. And
the voices of them
and of the chief
priests prevailed.

shall I do then with
Jesus which is call-
ed Christ ? They aU
say unto him, Let
him be crucified.
'3 And the governor
said, Why, what evil
hath he done ? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be cru-
cified.

2-4 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but t/ial rather
a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the
multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person :
see ye to it. 25 Then answered all the people, and said. His blood
be on us, and on our
children.

[St. Matt.]

26 Then released
he Barabbas unto
them: and when he
had scourged Jesus,
he delivered him to
be crucified.

27 Then the sol-
diers of the gover-
nor took Jesus into
the common hall,
and gathered unto
him the whole band
of soldiers. 28 And
they stripped him,
and put on him a
scarlet robe. 29 And
when they had plat-
ted a crown of
thorns, they put it
upon his head, and
a reed in his right
hand : and they
bowed the knee be-
fore him, and mock-
ed him, saying.
Hail, King of the
Jews ! 3«And they
spit upon him, and
took the reed, and
smote him on the
head.

[St. Mark.]

15 And so Pilate,
willing to content
the people, released
Barabbas unto them,
and delivered Jesus,
when he had scour-
ged him, to be cru-
cified.

i^And the soldiers
led him away into
the hall, called Pra;-
torium ; and they
call together the
whole band. i^And
they clothed him
with purple, and
platted a crown of
thorns, and put it
about his head.,
18 and began to sa-
lute him. Hail,
King of the Jews !
1" A nd they smote
him on the head
with a reed, and
did spit upon him,
and bowing their
knees worshipped
him.

[St. Luke.]
2'* And Pilate gave

[St. John xix.]

Then Pilate there
fore took Jesus, and
scourged him.

sentence that it
should be as they
required. 25 And
he released unto them him that for
sedition and murder was cast into
prison, whom they had desired ;
but he delivered Je-
sus to their will.

2 And the soldiers
platted a crown of
thorns, and put it on his head, and
they put on him a purple robe,
Sand said. Hail, King of the Jews!
and they smote him with their
hands. * Pilate therefore went forth
again, and saith unto them. Be-
hold, I bring him forth to you, that
ye may know that I find no fault
in him. ^ Then came Jesus forth,
wearing the crown of thorns, and
the purple robe. And Pilate saith
unto them, Behold the man! ^VVhen
the chief priests therefore and offi-
cers saw him, they cried out, saying.
Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate
saith unto them. Take ye him,
and crucify him : for I find no
fault in him. ^xhe Jews answered
him. We have a law, and by our
law he ought to die, because he
made himself the Son • of God. ^ When Pilate
therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid ;
"and went again into the judgment hall, and saith
unto Jesus, Whence art thou ? But Jesus gave him
no answer, i" Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me?
knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power

A. D. 30.

TEE CRUCIFIXION.

133

St. Matt, xxvii.
31.

St. Mark xv.

20.

St. John xix.
11—16.

31 And after that
they had mocked
him, they took the
robe off from him,
and put his own
raiment on him, and
led him away to
crucify Mm.

to release thee ? i' Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power
at all against me, except it were given thee from above : therefore he
that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. I'^And from thence-
forth Pilate sought to release him : but the Jews cried out, saying. If
thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend : whosoever maketh
himself a King speaketh against Cassar. i^ When Pilate therefore heard
that sayhig, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment
seat in a place that is called the IPavement, but in the Hebrew,
Gabbatha. i-^And it was the preparation of the passover, and about
the sixth hour : and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King !
IS But they cried out. Away with hhn, away with him, crucify him.
Pilate saith unto them. Shall I crucify your King ? The chief priests

answered, M'^e have
no king but Caesar.
2t>And when they "^ Then delivered

had mocked him, he him therefore un-

they took off the to them to be cruci-

purple from him, fied.

and put his own And they took Je-

clothes on him, and sus, and led M7n

led him out to cru- away,

cify him.

St. Matt, xxvii.
32.

124. («) The Crucifixion.

St. Mark xv.
, 21.

St. Luke xxiii.
26—32.

32AifD as they came ^i^up they compel one ^g^nd as they led him

out, they found a man of Simon a Cyrenian, who away, they laid hold upon
Cyrene, Simon by name : passed by, coming out of one Simon, a Cyrenian,
him they compelled to bear the country, the father of coming out of the country,
his cross. Alexander and Rufus, to and on him they laid the

bear his cross. cross, that he might bear it

after Jesus. '^'' And there
followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also
bewailed and lamented him. '^^ jj^t Jesus turning unto them said,
Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves,
and for your children. 2'-* For, behold, the days are coming, in the
which they shall say, Blessed arc the barren, and the wombs that
never bare, and the paps which never gave suck, sofhen shall they
begin to say to the mountains. Fall on us; and to tlie hills.
Cover us. ^i Poj jf (.^gy do these things in a green tree, what shall
be done in the dry? 32^tid there were also two other, malefactors, led
with him to be pat to death.

St. Matt, xxvii.
33—38.

St. Mark xv.
22—28.

St. Luke xxiii.
33, 34.

St. John xix.
17—24.

^3 And when they '^^And they bring ^' And when they
were come unto a him unto the place were come to the
place called Gol- Golgotha, which is, place, which is call-

'^And he bear-
ing his cross went
forth into a place

134

THE CEUCIFIXION.

A.D. 30.

St. Matt, xxvii.
33—38.

St. Mark xv.

22—28.

St. Luke xxiii.
33, 34.

St. John xix.
17—24.

gotha, that is to being interpreted, ed Calvary, there called the place of
say a place of a The place of a skull, they crucified him, a skull, which is
skull, 34 they gave 23And they gave him aud the malefactors, called in the He-
him vinegar to to drink wine min- one on the right brew Golgotha •
drink mingled with gled with myrrh: but hand, and the other is where they cruci-
gall: and when he he received it not. on the left. S'l Then fied him, and two
had tasted thereof, Z4 And when they said Jesus, Father, other with him, on
he would not drink, had crucified him, forgive them ; for either side one, and
•^^And they crucified they parted his gar- they know not what Jesus in the midst,
him, and parted his ments, casting lots they do. And they is And Pilate wrote
garments, casting upon them, what parted his raiment, a title, and put it
lots : tfiat It might every man should and cast lots. on the cross. And

be fulhlled which take. ^SAnditwas the writing was

was spoken by the the third hour, and they crucified JESUS OF Na!

prophet, They part- him. 26 And the superscription of ZARETH THE

o -" "• • KING OF THE

JEWS. 20 This
title then read many
of the Jews : for the
place where Jesus
was crucified was
nigh to the city :
and it was written
in Hebrew, and
Greek, and Latin.
21 Then said the
chief priests of the
tJcws to PilSitf*
Write not. The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King
of the Jews. 22 pjiate answered. What I have written I have written.
23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his gar-
ments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his
coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top through-
out. 24 They said therefore among themselves. Let us not rend it, but
cast lots for it, whose it shall be : that the scripture might be fulfilled,
which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for
my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers
did.

ed my garments his accusation was written over,
among them, and THE KING OF THE JEWS,
upon my vesture 27 And with him they crucify two
did they cast lots, thieves ; the one on his right hand,
36 And sitting down and the other on his left. 28 And
they watched him the scripture was fulfilled, which
there; 3^ and set saith. And he was numbered
up over his head with the transgressors,
his accusation writ-
ten, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE
JEWS. 38 Then were there two thieves crucified with
him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

(b) Jesus is mocked.
St. Matt, xxvii. 39—43. St. Mark xv. 29— 32a. St. Luke xxiii. 35—38.

39 And they that pass-
ed by reviled him, wagging
their heads, 40and saying.
Thou that destroyest the
temple, and buildest it in
three days, save thyself. If
thou be the Son of God,
come down from the cross.
^1 Likewise also the chief

29 And they that passed
by railed on him, wagging
their heads, and saying.
Ah, thou that destroyest
the temple, and buildest it
in three days, sn^ave thy-
self, and come down from
the cross. 3i Likewise also
the chief priests mocking

35 And the people stood
beholding. And the rulers
also with them derided him,
saying. He saved others ;
let him save himself, if he
be Christ, the chosen of
God. 36 And the soldiers
also mocked him, coming
to him, and offering him

A. D. 30.

THE CRUCIFIXION.

135

St. Matt, xxvii. 39—43, St. Makk xv. 22— 32«. St. Luke xxiii. 35—38.

priests mocking him, with
the scribes and eklers, said,
•*'- He saved others ; himself
he cannot save. If he be
the King of Israel, let him
now come down from the
cross, and we will believe
him. 43 He trusted in
God ; let him deliver
him now, if he will have
him: for he said, I am
the Son of God.

said among themselves
with the scribes. He saved
others ; himself he cannot
save. 3- Ijet Christ the
King of Israel descend now
from the cross, that we may
see and believe.

vinegar, 3'' and saying, If
thou be tlie king of the
Jews, save thyself, ^s^i^j
a superscription also was
written over him in letters
of Greek, and Latin, and
Hebrew, THIS IS THE
KING OF THE JEWS.

St. John xix. 25—27.

-5 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary
the xdfe of Cleophas, and ]Mary ]\Iagdalene. 26 W'hen Jesus therefore saw his mother,
and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother. Woman,
behold thy son ! -'' Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother ! And from
that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

{d) The Thieves crucified with Him.

St. Matt, xxvii. 44. St. Mark xv. 32 ^ St. Luke xxiii. 39—43.

44 The thieves also, which 3- 'And they that were ^si^nd one of the malefac-
were crucified with him, crucified with him reviled tors which were hanged
cast the same in his teeth. him. railed on him, saying. If

thou be Christ, save thyself
and us. 4"But the other answering rebuked him, saying. Dost not
thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 4iy\^nd
we indeed justly ; for we receive the due reward of our deeds : but
this man hath done nothing amiss. 42^,nj j^g <,aid unto Jesus, Lord,
remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 ^nd Jesus
said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me
in paradise.

125. Jesus dieth.

St. Matt, xxvii.
45—56.

St. Mark xv.
33-^1.

St. Luke xxiii.
44—49.

St. John xix.
28—30.

45 Now from the
sixth hour there was
darkness over all the
land unto the ninth
hour. 48 And about
the ninth hour Jesus

^^And when the
sixth hour was come,
there was darkness
over the whole land
until the ninth hour.
■'*4And at the ninth

44 And it was
about the sixth
hour, and there was
a darkness over all
the earth until the
ninth hour.

136

THE CBVCIFIXION.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt, xxvii.
45-56.

St. Makk XV.
33—41.

St. Luke xxiii.
44—49.

St. John xix.
28—30.

cried with a
voice, saying,
Eli, lama
bachtliani ?

loud

Eli,

sa-

that

i.s to say, My God,
my God, why
hast thou for-
saken me? 4'' Some
of them that stood
there, when they
heard that, said,
This man calleth
for Elias.

48 And straight-
way one of them
ran, and took a
spunge, and filled
it with vinegar, and
put it on a reed, and
gave him to drink.
49 The rest said, Let
be, let us see whether
Elias will come to
save him.

50 Jesus, when he
had cried again with
a loud voice, yield-
ed up the ghost.

hour Jesus cried
with a loud voice,
saying, Eloi, E-
loi, lama sabach-
thani ? which is,
being interpreted,
My God, my God,
why hast thou
forsaken me ?
35 And some of them
that stood by, when
they heard it, said,
Behold, he calleth
Elias.

36 And one ran
and filled a spunge
full of vinegar, and
put it on a reed, and
gave him to drink,
saying. Let alone ;
let ns see whether
Elias will come to
take him down.

37 And Jesus cried
with a loud voice,
and gave up the
ghost.

38 And the veil of
the temple was rent
in twain from the
top to the bottom.

^^And when Jesus
had cried with a
loud voice, he said.
Father, into thy
hands I com-
mend my spirit :
and having said
thus, he gave up
the ghost.

45 And the sun was
darkened, and the
veil of the temple
was rent in the
midst.

28 Aftee this,
Jesus knowing that
all things were now
accomplished, that the scrip-
ture might be fulfilled, saith,
I thirst. 29 Now there was set
a vessel full of vinegar: and
they filled a spunge with vine-
gar, and ■put it up-
on hyssop, and put
it to his mouth.

3" When Jesus
therefore had re-
ceived the vinegar,
he said. It is finish-
ed : and he bowed
his head, and gave
up the ghost.

51 And, behold, the
veil of the temple
was rent in twain
from the top to
the bottom ; and the
earth did quake, and
the rocks rent; 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the
saints which slept arose, 53 and came out of the graves after his resur-
rection, and went in-
to the holy city, and
appeared unto many.
54 Now when the
centurion, and they
that were with him,
watching Jesus, saw
the earthquake, and
those things that were
done, they feared great-
ly, saying. Truly this
was tiie Son of God.

39 And when the
centurion, which
stood over against
liim, saw that he so

cried out, and gave up
the ghost, he said, Tru-
ly this man was the
Son of God. 40 There
were also women look-

47 Now when the

centurion saw what

was done, he glori-
fied God, saying. Cer-
tainly this was a righ-
teous man. 48 ^^(j ^11
the people that came
together to that sight,
beholding the things

A. D. 30.

THE CBUCIFIXION.

137

St. Matt, xxvii.
45—56.

•^' And many women
were there beholding
afar off, which followed
Jesus from Galilee,
ministering unto him :
•'''' among which was
fliary JMagdalene, and
Mary the motlier of
James and Joses, and
the mother of Zebe-
dee's children.

St. Mark xv.
33—41.

ing on afar off: among
whom was Mary Mag-
dalene, and Mary the
mother of James the
less and of Joses, and
Salome ; •^^ (who also,
when he was in Gali-
lee, followed him, and
ministered unto him;)
and many other women
which came up with
him unto Jerusalem.

St. Luke xxiii.
44—49.

which were done, smote
their breasts, and re-
turned. 49 And all his
acquaintance, and the
women that followed
him from Galilee, stood
afar oft', beholding these
things.

126. His Side is pierced.

St. John xix. 31—37.

^1 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not
remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, ffor that sabbath day was an high day,)
besought Pilate that their legs might be brolcen, and that they might be taken away.
32 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was
crucified with him. ^^But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already,
they brake not his legs: 34but one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and
forthwith came there out blood and water. 35 And he that saw it bare record, and his
record is true : and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. 36 Por these
things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not
be broken. 37 And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him
whom they pierced.

127. He is buried.

St. Matt, xxvii.
57—61.

St. Mark xv.
42—47.

St. Luke xxiii.
50—56.

St. John xix.
38—42.

57 When the
even was come,
there came a rich
man of Arimatha;a,
named Joseph, who
also him.self was Je-
sus' disciple : ^^ he
went to Pilate, and
begged the body of
.Fesus. Then Pi-
late commanded the
body to be delivered.
■'^■'And when .Joseph
had taken the body,
he wrapped it in a
clean linen cloth.

■i^ And now when
the even was come,
because it was the
preparation, that is,
the day before the
sabbath, -^^ Joseph
of Arimathffia, an
honourable counsel-
lor, which also wait-
ed for the kingdom
of God, came, and
went in boldly unto
Pilate, and craved
the body of Jesus.
**And Pilate mar-
velled if he were

•'"And, behold,
there was a man
named Joseph, a
counsellor ; and he
ivas a good man,
and a just: ^i (the
same had not con-
sented to the counsel
and deed of them ; )
he iva.i of Arima-
thjea, a city of the
Jews : who also
himself waited for
the kingdom of
(rod. ^2 X his man
went unto Pilate,

38 And after this
Joseph of Arima-
theea, being a dis-
ciple of Jesus, but
secretly for fear of
the Jews, besought
Pilate that he might
take away the body
of Jesus: and Pilate
gave him leave. He
came therefore, and
took the body of
Jesus. 39 And there
came also Nico-
demus, which at
the first came to

138

THE BURIAL OF CHRIST.

A. D. 30.

St. Matt, xxvii.
57—61.

St. Mark xv.
42—47.

"" and laid it in
his own new tomb,

already dead : and
calling iiii/o fiim the
centurion, he asked
him whether he had
been any while dead.
■i=And when he knew
it of the centurion,
he gave the body to
Joseph. 46j\n^ \]^
bought fine linen,
and took him down,
and wrapped him in
the linen, and laid
him in a sepulchre
which was hewn out of a rock, and
rolled a stone unto the door of the
sepulchre. '^''And Mary Magdalene
and Mary the mother- of Joses be-
held where he was laid.

which he had hewn
out in the rock: and
he rolled a great
stone to the door of
the sepulchre, and
departed." ^^ And
there was I\Iary
Magdalene, and the
other Mary, sitting
over against the se-
pulchre.

St. Luke xxiii.
50—56.

and begged the
body of Jesus.
•''■^And he took it
down, and wrapped
it in linen, and laid
it in a sepulchre that
was hewn in stone,
wherein never man
before was laid.
■''^And that day was
the preparation, and
the sabbath drew on.
■''■'' And the women
also, which came
with him from Ga-
lilee, followed after,
and beheld the se-
pulchre, and how
body was laid.

his body was
''^And they return-
ed, and prepared spices and ointments ; and rested the
sabbath day according to the commandment.

St. John xix.
38—42.

Jesus by night,
and brought a mix-
ture of myrrh and
aloes, about an hun-
dred pound iveight.
40 Then took they
the body of Jesus,
and wound it in li-
nen clothes with the
spices, as the man-
ner of the Jews is
to bury, ^i Now in
the place where he
was crucified there
was a garden ; and
in the garden a new
sepulchre, wherein
was never man yet
laid. 42 There laid
they Jesus therefore
because of the Jews'
preparation day; for
the sepulchre was
nigh at hand.

128. His Sepulchre is sealed and watched.
St. Matt, xxvii. 62—66.

'•'-Now the next day, that followed tlie day of the preparation, the chief priests and
Pharisees came together unto Pilate, ^3 saying. Sir, we remember that that deceiver
said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again, ^^f^ommand therefore
that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night,
and steal him away, and say vmto the people. He is risen from the dead : so the last
error shall be worse than tlfie first. ^^ Pilate said unto them. Ye have a watch : go
your way, make it as sure as ye can. ''^So they went, and made the sepulchre sure,
sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

129, The Resurrection.

St. Matt, xxviii.
1—10.

In the end of the
sabbath, as it began
to dawn toward the
first dcni of the week,
came Mary IMagda-
lene and the other
Mary to see the
sepulchre. ^ And,

St. Mark xvr.
1—11.

And when the
sabbath was past,
Mary Magdalene,
and 3Iary the mo-
ther of James, and
Salome, had bought
sweet spices, that
they might come and

St. Luke xxiv.
1—12.

Now upon the
first day of the week,
very early in the
morning, they came
unto the sepulchre,
bringing the spices
which they had pre-
pared, and certain

St. J OHN XX.
1—18.

The first day
of the week com-
eth Mary Magdalene
early, when it was
yet dark, unto the
sepulchre, and seeth
the stone taken away
from the sepulchre.

A. D. 30.

HIS BESUBBECTION.

139

St. Matt. xxvm.
1—10.

St. Mark xvi.
1—11.

St. Luke xxiv.
1—12.

St. John xx.
1—18.

bcliold. there was
a jfreat earthquake :
for the angel of the
Lord descended from
heaven, and came

others with them.
~ And they found the stone) rolled
away from the sepulchre. •* And
they entered in, and found not the
body of the Lord Jesus. "^And it

anoint him. ^^^d

very early in the

morning the first day

of the week, they

came unto the se-
and rolled back the pulchre at the rising came to pass, as they were much
stone from the door, of the sun. ^ And perplexed thereabout, behold^^'f^o-'^
and sat upon it. 3 His they said among men stood by them in shijuflg, gar-
countenance was like themselves, Who ments: ^_^^^^
lightning, and his shall roll us away

raiment white as the stone from the door of the sepulchre? ^And
snow: 4 and for fear when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled
of him the keepers away : for it was very great, ^^.nd entering into the

sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right

side, clothed in a long white garment ; and they were

affrighted.
6 And he saith

unto them. Be not

did shake, and be-
came as dead men.

^And the angel an-
swered and said un-

to the women. Fear affrighted : Ye seek
not ye: for I know Jesus of Nazareth,

that ye seek Jesus,
which was crucified.
^ He is not here : for
he is risen, as he
said. Come, see the

which was crucifi-
ed : he is risen ;
he is not here : be-
hold the place where
they laid him. '' But
place where the Lord go your way, tell his livered into the hands of sinful men,
lay. ''And go quick- disciples and Peter and be crucified, and the third day
that he goeth be- rise again. 8 And they remembered

5 And as they were
afraid, and bowed
down Ihcir faces
to the earth, they said unto them.
Why seek ye the living among the
dead? ^He is not here, but is risen:
remember how he spake unto you
when he was yet in Galilee, <" say-
ing. The Son of man must be de-

ly, and tell his dis-
ciples that he is risen
from the dead ; and,
behold, he goeth be-
fore you into Gali-
lee ; there shall ye
see him : lo, I have
told you. ^AnA they
departed quickly

fore you into Galilee:
there shall ye see
him, as he said un-
to you. 8 And they
went out quickly,
and fled from the
sepulchre ; for they
trembled and were

from the sepulchre amazed : neither said

with fear and great they any thing to

joy; and did run to any man; for they

bring his disciples were afraid,
word.

his words, 9 and returned from the
sepulchre, and told all these things
unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
10 It was Mary ]\lagdalene, and Jo-
anna, and Mary the mother of
James, and other women that were
with them, which told these things
unto the apostles. "And their words
seemed to them as
idle tales, and they
believed them not.

[St. John.]
2 Then she run.

neth, and cometh to
Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and
saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepul-
chre, and we know

not where they have
laid him.

3 Peter therefore
went forth, and that

[St. Luke.]
12 Then arose Pe-
ter, and ran unto the
sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen other disciple, and
clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering came to the sepul-

in himself at that chre. ^So they ran
which was to come both together : and
to pass. the other disciple

140 JESUS APPEABETH TO MARY MAGDALENE, A.D. 30.

St. Matt, xxviii. St. Mark xvi. St. Luke xxiv. St. John xx.

1—10. 4—11. 1—12. 1—18.

did outrun Peter,
and came first to the sepulchre. ^And he stooping down, and looking
in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. ^Then cometh
Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth
the linen clothes lie, ''and the napkin, that was about his head, not
lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.
8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepul-
chre, and he saw, and believed. ^ i<'or as yet they knew not the scrip-
ture, that he must rise again from the dead. ^^ Then the disciples
went away again unto their own home.

[St. Mark.] [St. John.]

9 Now when Jesus ^^ But Mary stood

was risen early the without at the sepul-

first day of the week, chre weeping: and as

he appeared first to she wept, she stoop-

Mary Magdalene, ed down, and looked

out of whom he had into the sepulchre,

cast seven devils. ^^ and seeth two an-

gels in white sitting,
the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had
lain. 13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith
unto them. Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not
where they have laid him. i-iAnd when she had thus said, she turn-
ed herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was
Jesus. 15 Jesus saith unto her. Woman, why weepest thou ? whom
seekest thou ? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him.
Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him,
and I will take him away.

1^ Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto
him, Rabboni; which is to say. Master, i'' Jesus saith unto her. Touch
me not ; for I am not yet ascended to my Father : but go to my bre-
thren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father ;
and to my God, and your God.
[St. Matt.]
9And as they went i" And she went i^ Mary IMagda-

to tell his disciples, and told them that lene came and told

behold, Jesus met had been with him, the disciples that she

them, saying, All as they mourned and had seen the Lord,

hail. And they came wept. "And they, and that he had

and held him by the when they had heard spoken these things

feet, and worshipped that he was alive, unto her.

him. 10 Then said and had been seen
Jesus unto them. Be of her, believed not.
not afraid : go tell
my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

130. The Soldiers at the Sepulchre.

St. Matt, xxviii. 11 — 15.

11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city,
and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done, i'^ And when they
were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto
the soldiers, i^ saying. Say ye. His disciples came by night, and stole him awai)
while we slept. i^^And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him,
and secure you. i^go they took the money, and did as they were taught: and tliis
saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

A.D. 30. AND TO THE DISCIPLES AT EMMAUS. 141

131. Christ appeareth to the Disciples that went to

Emmaus.

St. Maek XVI. 12, 13. St. Luke xxiv. 13 — 35.

12 After that he appeared in another i3 And, behold, two of them went that

form unto two of them, as they walked, same day to a village called Emmaus,
and went into the country, is^^d they which was from Jerusalem about three-
went and told it unto the residue: nei- score furlongs. '^And they talked toge-
ther believed they them. ther of all these things which had hap-
pened. i''And it came to pass, that, while
they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and
went with them. i^But their eyes were holden that they should not
know him. i7 And he said unto them. What manner of communica-
tions arc these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad ?
i^And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said
unto him. Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known
the things which are come to pass there in these days? "'And he
said unto them, What things? And they said unto him. Concerning
Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word
before God and all the people : "" and how the chief priests and our
rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified
him. -1 But we trusted that it had been he which should have
redeemed Israel : and beside all this, to day is the third day since
these things were done. '-^^ Yea, and certain women also of our com-
pany made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre ; -^ and
when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also
seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24_^,i(i certain'
of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it
even so as the women had said : but him they saw not. ^s Then he
said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the
prophets have spoken: 26 ought not Christ to have suffered these
things, and to enter into his glory? 27And beginning at ]\Ioses and
all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the
things concerning himself.

28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and
he made as though he would have gone further. -^ But they
constrained him, saying. Abide with us : for it is toward evening,
and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
2** And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took
bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them, ^i And their
eyes were opened, and they knew him ; and he vanished out of
their sight. -^^ ^j^^ ^i^gy ^^\^ g^g jq another. Did not our heart
burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he
opened to us the scriptures ? ^^ And they rose up the same hour,
f and returned to Jerusalem, and found the

. J eleven gathered together, and them that

were with them, ^4 saying. The Lord is
risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
3-5 And they told what things -uerc done
in the way, and how he was known of
them in breaking of bread.

142

JESUS APPEABETH AT JERUSALEM,

A. D. 30.

132. He appeareth to the Apostles at Jerusalem.
Thomas is absent.

St. Mark xvi. 14.

St. Luke xxiv. 36 — 43.

St. John xx. 19—25.

1^ Afterward he ap-
peared unto the eleven as
they sat at meat, and up-
braided them with their un-
belief and hardness of heart,
because they believed not
them which had seen him
after he was risen.

19 Then the same day
at evening, being the first
day of the week, when the
doors were shut where the
disciples were assembled for
fear of the Jews, came Je-
sus and stood in the midst,
and saith unto them, Peace
he unto you. 20 ^^(j ^hen
he had so said, he shewed
unto them hh hands and
his side. Then were the
disciples glad, when they
saw the Lord.

^^ And as they thus
spake, Jesus himself stood
in the midst of them, and
saith unto them, Peace be
unto you. ^7 gut they were
terrified and affrighted, and
supposed that they had seen
a spirit, ^s^j^d he said un-
to them, Why are ye trou-
bled ? and why do thoughts arise in your
hearts ? 39 Behold my hands and my feet,
that it is I myself : handle me, and see ;
for a spirit hath not flesh and hones, as ye
see me have. *'And when he had thus
spoken, he shewed them his hands and his
feet. -iiAnd while they yet believed not for
joy, and wondered, he said unto them. Have
ye here any meat ? *- And they gave him a
piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.

4S And he took i<, and did eat before them. -i Then said Jesus to them

again. Peace be unto you :
as viji Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22^jjd when he had
said this, he breathed on tliem^ and saith unto them. Receive ye the
Holy Ghost: ^s^hose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto
them ; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

'■'■* But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with
them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto
him. We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them. Except I
shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into

the print of the nails, and
thrust my hand into his
side, I wiU not believe.

133. He appeareth again ; Thomas is present.

St. John xx. 26—29.

26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them:
then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said. Peace be
unto you. -''Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my
hands ; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side : and be not faithless,
but believing. 28 ^nd Thomas answered and said unto him. My Lord and my God.
29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

134. He appeareth to the Disciples at the Sea of Tiberias.

St. John xxi. 1 — 24.

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea
of Tiberias ; and on this wise shewed he himself- ~ There were together Simon

A.D. 30. AND AT THE MOUNT IN GALILEE. 143

St. John xxi. 1 — 24.

Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the
sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. ^ Simon Peter saith unto them,
I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth,
and entered into a ship immediately ; and that night they caught nothing. 4 gyt
when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples
knew not that it was Jesus. ^ Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye
any meat ? They answered him. No. ^ And he said unto them. Cast the net
on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now
they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. ^ Therefore that dis-
ciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon
Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto Mm, (for he
was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. s^nd the other disciples came
in a little ship ; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred
cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. ^As soon then as they were come to land,
they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread, i'^ Jesus saith
unto them. Bring of the fish which ye have now caught, n Simon Peter went
up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and
three : and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken, i- Jesus
saith unto them. Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him.
Who art thou ? knowing that it was the Lord. i3 Jesus then cometh, and taketh
bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. ^^ This is now the third time that Jesus
shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.

15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas,
lovest thou me more than these ? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord ; thou knowest
that I love thee. He saith unto him. Feed my lambs, ^^jje saith to him again
the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me ? He saith unto him, Yea,
Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him. Feed my sheep. ^''He
saith unto him the third time, Simon, sun of Jonas, lovest thou me ? Peter was
grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me ? And he said
unto him. Lord, thou knowest all things ; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus
saith unto him. Feed my sheep, i^ Verily, verily, I say unto thee. When thou wast
young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou
shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and
carry thee whither thou wouldest not. '^ This spake he, signifying by what death he
should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following;
which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betray-
eth thee ? 2' Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shd/l this man do 9
'•'" Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee ^
follow thou me. ^3 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that
disciple should not die : yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die ; but. If I
will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee ?

'•^''This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things ^
and we know that his testimony is true.

135. He appeareth at the Mount in Galilee.

St. Matt, xxviii. 16 — 20.

16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a moun-
tain where Jesus had appointed them, i^ And when they saw him,
they worshipped him : but some doubted, i* And Jesus came and
spake unto them, saying, All power is
given unto me in heaven and in earth.

144 CHRIST ASCEND ETE INTO HEAVEN. A. D. 30.

St. Matt, xxviii. 16—20. St. Mark xvi. 15—18.

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, i-'And he said unto them, Go ye into

baptizing them in the name of the Father, all the world, and preach the gospel to
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost : every creature. ^^ He that believeth and
'-'• teaching them to observe all things is baptized shall be saved ; but he that
w^hatsoever I have commanded you : and, believeth not shall be damned, i'' And
lo, I am with you alway, even unto the these signs shall follow them that believe ;
end of the world. Amen. In my name shall they cast out devils ;

they shall speak with new tongues; ^^they shall take
up serpents ; and if they drink any deadly thing, it
shall not hurt them ; they shall lay hands
on the sick, and they shall recover.

136. He ascendeth into Heaven.

St. Mark xvi. 19, 20. St. Luke xxiv. 44—53.

**And he said unto them, These are
the words which I spake unto you, while
I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were writ-
ten in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, con-
cerning me. "^^Then opened he their understanding, that they might
understand the scriptures, ^'and said unto them. Thus it is written,
and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the
third day : ■*'' and that repentance and remission of sins should be
preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
■i^And ye are witnesses of these things. ^^And, behold, I send the
promise of my Father upon you : but tarry ye in the city of Jerusa-
lem, until ye be endued with power from
on high.

^"And he led them out as far as to
Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and
''■'So then after the Lord had spoken blessed them. ^^And it came to pass,
unto them, he was received up into hea- while he blessed them, he was parted
ven, and sat on the right hand of God. from them, and carried up into heaven.
"" And they went forth, and preached ^'^ And they worshipped him, and return-
every where, the Lord working with them, ed to Jerusalem with great joy : ^3 ^^d
and confirming the word with signs fol- were continually in the temple, praising
lowing. Amen. and blessing God. Amen.

(Acts i. 3—12.)

137. Conclusion.

St. John xx. 30, 31 and xxi. 25.

31' And many other signs truly did .Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which
are not written in this book : ■'i but these are written, that ye might believe that
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God ; and that believing ye might have life through
his name.

XXI. ■■^^And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they
should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain
the books that should be written. Amen.

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