Es^a |lt0it0§m^I) Bi3aa 5K- . ^ ^ ''^^ g ^ m llH ■p5 1 1 O H g Q "^ ^ Pi en v3 -2 ^ ^ tf 13 <^ 1 o i Pi -^ s S " » ^ 2 O O ^^ , tf P^ ti O c^ 5K. ^ <$ ^ u .£^ tt ^#^ 1 ^ =J THE MONOGRAPH GOSPEL. %~^33 J^^ 'Jfp'a*'e^ r'or- ' Thx. HurUy-^ ardj Gt^ffmphiealEstah. THfc PFB 9 1959 MO N OGRAPH^g^,g.f Igt^v^^ THE FOUR GOSPELS ARRANGED IN ONE CONTINUOUS NARRATIVE IN THE WORDS OF SCRIPTURE, Salitljout ©mission of J^act or ^itpdition of Statement. BY G. WASHINGTON MOON, F.R.S.L. Member of the Council of the Royal Society of Literature, AUTHOR OF ■ THE soul's INQUIBIES ANSWERED IN THE WORDS OF SCRIPTURE,' ETC. Second Thousand. — Improved Edition. NEW YORK: ANSON D. F. RANDOLPH & CO. 38 WEST TWENTY-THIRD STREET. PREFACE. This little work is not intended for the analytical student of New Testament history desirous of comparing with each other the four evangelists' accounts of the life and teaching of Christ : that end may be better attained by a study of the Gospels arranged in tabular parallels. The work is intended rather for the devotional student, to whom its chief value will be that it presents to him, for private and family reading, in the words of the evangelists, the scattered records of the life and teaching of Christ, ar- ranged in one continuous narrative, without omission of fact or repetition of statement. The compiler's object has been the focussing of the rays of "the light of the glorious gospel of Christ," so that they might by their com- bined intensity kindle in the heart a flame of more fervent devotion to Him who "so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." PREFACE. The carrying out of this object has neces- sitated the transposition of certain passages from the order in which they stand in one or other of the Gospels ; but th^ general sequence of events has, as far as was consistent with the object of this work, been carefully made in accordance with the best authorities : though the compiler has, throughout, been obliged to exercise his own judgment in this matter, in consequence of no two writers of any eminence being agreed respecting the chronology of all the recorded events in the life of Christ ; as may be seen by a comparison of the works of Lightfoot 1655, Doddridge 1739, Macknight 1756, Newcome 1778, Townsend 1821, Greswell 1830, Jarvis 1844, Robinson 1845, and Tischendorf 1851. London, Nov. 1877. PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. For the purpose of promoting and facilitating a systematic reading of the life of Christ, the sections in this edition have been rearranged under dates, so that if the book be begun on January ist, and one section be read daily, the whole history will be read through exactly four times by the last day of the year. Another important alteration that has been made in this little work is the addition of mar- ginal references, showing where may be found every passage in the authorized version of the New Testament, as well as the quotations from the Old Testament. At the end there is an index, showing where the subject of every verse in each of the four Gospels may be found in this work. The abbreviations in the marginal references are as follows : — M, Matthew ; K, Mark ; L, Luke; J, John; A, Acts; and C, Corinthians. London, /tdy, 1878. y INTRODUCTION. Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely beUeved among us, even as they delivered them unto us, which from the begin- ning were eyevntnesses, and ministers of the word ; it seemed good to me also, having had perfect under- standing of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, that thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.— Luke i, 1-4. THE GOSPEL JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD. Jan. 1. Apl. 2. July 2. Oct. 1. The angel Gabriel appears to Zacharias and fore- tells the birth of John the Baptist ; and to Mary and foretells the bi)-th of Christ. 'T^HERE was in the days of Herod, the -^ king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abijah : 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 Api*2! ^^^ JFour (So0pel0 arrangeti oct i' 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. And 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 12 incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he — 13 was troubled, and fear fell upon him ; but 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. And 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, 16 even from his mother's womb ; and many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord 17 their God. And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 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 I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. And the angel • 1 Cb. xxiii, 6. Api.2. ^" ^"^ Continuous ir5arratite» oet^i; 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 ; and, 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. And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple; and when he came out, he could not speak unto them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished,* he departed to his own house ;t and after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David ; and the virgin's name was Mary. • 1 Ch. ix, 25. t Luke i, 39, 40. Aphi ^^^ ^^^^ ^O0pel0 airangetJ ^^H And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee : blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, 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 ; and, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest : and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David; and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man ? 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 ^hich shall be born of thee shall be called the Scm of God. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age ; and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren ; for with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said. Behold the handmaid of the Apl. 3. in one Continuou0 iJ^arratitef Jii]y 3. Oct. 2. Lord ; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. II. Jan. 2. Apl, 3. July 3. Oct. 2. Mary visits her cousin Elisabeth. The birth of John the Baptist. A ND Mary arose in those days, and went -^~^ into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judsea ; 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 fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, 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 Loi-d. And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour, for he hath regarded the low estate of Ipi-'s. ^^^ ^^^^ «O0pel0 arranaeti ^21 L, 1,48 — 49 — 54 — 55 his handmaiden ; for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed ; for he that is mighty hath done to me great things ; and holy is his name ; and his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to genera- tion. He hath shewed strength with his arm ; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts ; he hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree ; he hath filled the hungry with good things ; and the rich he hath sent empty away ; he hath holpen his servant Israel, in remem- brance of his mercy ; as he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.* And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. t 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. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child ; | and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. And his mother answered and said, Not so ; but he shall be called John. And they said unto her. There is none of thy • Gen. xii, 1-3. t Luke ii, 39. 1 Gen. xvii, 12. Jan. 2. Apl. 3. in one €ontinuou0 Manm'oe* July 3. kindred that is called by this name ; and 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 his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. And fear came on all that dwelt round about them ; and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judsea ; and all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be ! And the hand of the Lord was with him. 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, and hath raised lip a 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 ; that we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us ; to perform the mercy promised to our fa- thers, and to remember his holy covenant ; the oath which he sware to our father Abraham, + that he would grant unto us, that we being * 1 Sam. ii, 10. Psa. cxxxii, 17. Jer. xxiii, 5. Ezek. xxix, 21. t Gen. xxii, 16-18. Jan. 3. Apl. 4. ^^e JFour (So0pcl0 arrangeU JiUy 4. Oct. 3. L 1,74 — 75 M 1,18 delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, in holiness and right- eousness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest : for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways ; to give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, through the tender mercy of our God ; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. And the same John had his raiment of camels' hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins ; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. III. Jan. 3. Apl. 4. July 4. Oct. 3. The conception, divinity, and birth of Christ. OW the birth of Jesus Christ was on this N wise : when as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 8 Jan. 3. Apl. 4. in one €ontinuou0 )?5arratitie* July 4. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wilHng to make her a pubHc example, was minded to put her away privily ; but while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee 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. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife ; and knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet* saying. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 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 life was the light of men; * Isa. vii. 14. Jan. 3. Apl. 4. ^i?e Jrour ®o0pel0 arranceti July 4. Oct. 3. — 6 — 7 — 10 — 11 — 16 - 17 L 2, 1 and the light shone in darkness ; and the dark- ness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light,* that all men through him might believe. He 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. He was in the world, and the world was made by him,t and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not; but 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, full of grace and truth ; and of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, J but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. And we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father. And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Ccesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And this taxing • Isa. xUx, 6. t Eph. iii, 9. J Ex. xx, 1. 10 Api.5. ^^ ^"^ Continuous SF^aimtiot* q'^J.^^; was first made when Cyrenius 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 Judeea, 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 accomplished that she should be delivered; and she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger ; because there was no room for them in the inn. IV. Jan. 4. Apl. 5. July 5. Oct. 4. Tke birth of Christ announced by angels; his circumcision. 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 upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not ; for, behold, I bring you Jan. 4. Apl. 5. ^fje jfour (5oi0pel0 arraneeti July 5. Oct. 4. L 2,10 — n good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people; for unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And 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. 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 known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered 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, glori- fying 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 12 Api 5. ^^ o^*^ €oitinuou0 ii^arratibe* "^^12 the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And when the days of ,her purification accord- ing to the law of Moses* were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord ; (as it is written in the law of the Lordjt Eveiy male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord ;) and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, J A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consola- tion of Israel ;§ and the Holy Ghost was upon him; and it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple ; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word ; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast pre- pared before the face of all people ; a light to * Lev. xii, 4. t Ex. xiii, 2. t Lev. xii, 6, 8. § Isa. xxv, 8, 9. lpL5.' ^^^ J^^"^ (So0pel0 arraiteen ^^H lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel ; and for a sign which shall be spoken against ; (yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher ;* she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; and she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, who departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day; 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. And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 14 Apl. 6. in one ©ontmuou0 iltisitim'oe* Jvdy 6. Jan. 5. Apl. 6. July 6. Oct. 5. Wise men from the east come to Bethlehem. The murder of the innoceiits. "\T OW when Jesus was born in Bethlehem -'-^ of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 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. "When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be bom. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judsea; for thus it is written by the prophet,* And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah, 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 them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said. Go and search dili- gently for the young child ; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I also * Micah V, 2. 15 ApL6. ^^^ ^^^^ ^O0pcl0 arranccti oTt 5; M 2, 9 — 10 — 11 may come and worship him. When they had heard the Icing, they departed ; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy; and when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him ; and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts ; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying. Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word ; for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt ; and was there until the death of Herod ; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet,* saying. Oat of Egypt have I called my son. Then Herod, when he saw that he was Jan. 5. , ,_ , ^^ '. July 6. Api. 6. ^" ^^^ erontmuou0 ir5arratitie* o^t 5 mocked by the vrise men, was exceedingly wrath, and sent forth, and slew all the chil- dren that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the pro- phet,* saying. In Ramah was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel Aveeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying. Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel ; for they are dead which sought the young child's life. And he arose, and took the young child and his mother and came into the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither ; notwithstanding, being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee ; and he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth ; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. 17 ApL?'. '^^^^ J^o'-'i^ ^O0pel0 arranacH ^''^ll' 41 VI. Jan. 6. Apl. 7. July 7. Oct. 6. Christ with the doctors i?i the temple. The preaching of John the Baptist. A' ND the child Jesus grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom ; and the grace of God was upon him. Now his parents went to Jerusalem every — 42 i year at the feast of the passover ; and when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.* And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem ; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to be in the company, went a day's journey ; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance ; and when they found him not, they turned back to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions ; and all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they were amazed ; and his mother • Dcut. x^-i, 1-8. 18 Jan. 6. Apl. 7. in one Continuous ^arratite* July 7. Oct. 6. said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us ? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me ? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them ; but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness of Judaea. And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins ; and saying. Repent ye ; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. This is he that was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah,* saying. The voice of one crying in the * l3a. si, 3. 19 Jan. 6. Apl. 7. ^f?e JFour (Sojspels arranceti July 7. Oct. 6. M 3, 5 — 6 wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 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 ; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, and were baptized by him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves. We have Abraham for our father; for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. And now 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. And the people asked him, saying. What shall we do then ? He answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none ; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. Then came also publicans 20 Jan. Apl. I lit one Coittmuou0 ii5arratitie* July 8. Oct. 7. to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do ? And he said unto them. Exact no more than that which is appointed you. And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying. And what shall we do? And he said unto them. Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely ; and be content with your wages. VII. Jan. 7. Apl. 8. July 8. Oct. 7. Christ's baptism ajtd temptation. John the Baptist's ^rst testimony to Christ. nPHEN Jesus, being about thirty years of -■- age, came from Nazareth of Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him ; but John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him. Suffer it to be so now : for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. ISIow when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and straightway coming up out of the water, praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove Jan 7. Apl. 8. ^fjc JFour (So0pel0 arrangeti July 8. Oct. 7. L 3,22 L 4, 1 — 2 M 4, 2 L 4, 3 M 4, 5 L 4 9 — 12 M 4, 7 L 4, 5 M 4, 8 L 4, 5 upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said. Thou art my beloved Son ; in thee I am well pleased. And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost re- turned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being forty days tempted by the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing : and when they were ended, and he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he after- ward hungered ; and the devil said unto him. If thou art the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. And Jesus an- swered him, saying. It is written,* Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. And he brought him to Jerusalem, the holy city, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him. If thou art the Son of God, cast thyself down hence ; for it is written,t He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee ; and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. And Jesus answering said unto him, It is written again, | Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. And the devil, taking him up into an ex- ceeding high mountain, shewed unto him all • Deut. viii, 3. t Psa. xci, 11, 12. } Dent, v, 16. 22 Apl. 8 in one Continuous iit> arratibe* July 8. Oct. 7. the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them in a moment of time ; and the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and ihe glor)' of them ; for that is delivered unto me ; and to whomsoever I will I give it ; if thou therefore wilt fall down and 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 when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a sea- son. And Jesus was there in the wilderness with the wild beasts ; and the angels came and ministered unto him. And the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not. And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him. Who art thou? And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.+ And they asked him. What then ? Art thou Elijah? And he said, I am not. Art thou that prophet?! And he answered, No. Then said they unto him. Who art thou? * Ex. xxxiv, 14. t Dan. is, 25. J Deut, xviii, 15. 23 Jan. 7. Apl. 8. Z'ift jFour (So0pel0 arrangeti July 8. Oct. 7. - - 24 - - 25 L 3,16 M 3,11 J 1,26 K J 1, 7 1,27 L M K L - 15 3,16 3,11 1, 7 3,16 that we may give an answer to them that 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 Isaiah.* And they which were sent were of the Pharisees; and they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou art not that Christ, nor Elijah, neither that prophet ? John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance ; but there standeth one among you whom ye know not ; one mightier than I ; he it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, for he was before me ; the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to bear, or to stoop down to unloose ; he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire ; whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner ; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. • Isa. xl, 3. 2i Jan. 8. Apl. 9. in one Continuou0 jJtJarratitie. July 9. Oct. 8. VIII. Jan. 8. Apl. 9. July Oct. Joh7i the Baptist's second testimony to Christ. Christ's first disciples. 'T^HE next day John saw Jesus coming unto -'■ him, and said, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said. After me cometh a man which is preferred before me ; for he was be- fore me. And I knew him not ; but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him ; and I knew him not ; but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me. Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. Again, the next day after, John stood, and two of his disciples ; and looking upon Jesus as he walked, he said. Behold the Lamb of God ! And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following. Apl'g^ '^^^ JFour (So0pcl0 arrangeti o^^g.' J 1,88 — 44 — 45 and said unto them, What seek ye ? They said unto him, Rabbi, which is to say, being interpreted. Master, where dwellest thou? He said unto them. Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day ; for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said unto him, We have found the Messiah, which is, being interpreted, the Christ ; and he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him he said. Thou art Simon the son of Jonas, thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and found Philip, and said unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and said unto him. We have found him, of whom Moses in the law,* and the prophetSjt did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth ? Philip said unto him, Come and see. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and * Deut. xviii, 18. t Isa. vii, 14 ; L\, C ; Micah v, 2; Zecli. vi, 12. Jan. 9. , w- ^' »~ '. July 10. Api.10. 1" ^^^ erontmuous iJtSarratitie. q^; g said of him, Behold an IsraeHte indeed, in whom is no guile ! Nathanael said nnto 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. Nathanael answered and said unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God ; thou art the King of Israel. Jesus 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. And he said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, here- after ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. IX. Jan. 9. Apl. 10. July 10. Oct. 9. 7'he marriage in Caita of Galilee. Christ'' i first expulsion of the nioney-cha7igers from the temple. A ND the third day there was a marriage ■^-^ in Cana of Galilee ; and the mother of Jesus was there ; and both Jesus and his disciples were called to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus said unto him, They have no wine. Jesus said unto her. Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. His mother said unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith 27 Jan. 9. Apl. 10. Zl)t JFour (Soflfpels arrangeti July 10. Oct. 9. J 2, unto you, do it. 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 said unto the servants, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he said unto them. Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was ; (but the servants which drew the water knew ; ) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, and said 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. After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his dis- ciples; and they continued there not many days. And the Jews' passover* was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting ; and when he had made a scourge of small cords, • E.\. xii, 12-49. 28 Apl. 10. in one Continuous i/^arratibe* July 10. he drove them, and the sheep, and the oxen, all out of the temple ; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables ; and said unto them that sold doves. Take these things hence ; make not my Father's house a house of merchandise. And his disciples re- membered that it was written,* The zeal of thy house hath eaten me up. 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. Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? But he spake of the temple of his body. When therefore he was risen from the dead, his dis- ciples 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 pass- over, 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 men, and needed not that any should testify of man ; for he knew what was in man. 29 Tin. ^^^ Jf'O"'^ ^So0pel0 atraneeti o?rio. X. Jan. 10. Apl. 11. July 11. Oct. 10. Nicodernus comes to Christ by Jiight. 'T^HERE was a man of the Pharisees, -*- named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; 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. Nicodemus said 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 an- swered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh ; and that which 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. Nico- 30 Jan. 10. Apl. 11. in one ^ontinuou0 iJtJarratitie* Jnly 11. demus 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 things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, we speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen ; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you of earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell yoa of heavenly things? No man hath seen God at any time ; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,* even so must the Son of man be lifted up ; that who- soever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that who- soever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life ; for God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world ; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned ; but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the * Num. xxi, 8, 9. 31 Jan. 11. Apl. 12. ^f?e jFour (Sojspcis airangeti July 12. Oct. 11. J 3,: 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 ; but he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. XI. Jan. 11. Apl. 12. July 12. Oct. 11. John the Baptist's third testimony to Christ. Imprison77ient of John the Baptist. A FTER these things came Jesus and his -^~^ disciples into the land of Judoea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. 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. Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about puri- fying. 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 men come to him. John answered and said, A man can receive ApLi2. ^" °"^ Continuous ff^SLixatiot* ^£.n. nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ,* but that I am sent before him. He that hath the bride is the bride- groom ; but the friend of the bridegroom, v^^hich standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice ; this my joy therefore is fulfilled. He must in- crease, but I must decrease. He that cometh 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 ; and what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth ; and no man receiveth his testimony. He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God; for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by John for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, added this yet above all, that he shut up John in prison. * Dan. ix. 25. 33 Jan. 11. Apl. 12. ^I?e JFour (Sospels arraneeti Jxily 12. Oct. 11. K 6,17 — 19 M14, 5 K 6,S K 1,14 L 4,14 K 1,14 — 15 L 4,14 — 15 J 4, 1 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. For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him ; but she could not ; for Herod, when he would have put him to death, feared the multi- tude, because they counted John as a prophet. And he feared John, knowing that he was a just man and a holy, and observed him ; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying. The time is fulfilled, and the king- dom of God is at hand : repent ye, and believe the gospel. And there went out a fame of him through all the region round about, and he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and bap- tized more disciples than John, (though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples, ) he left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee ; and he must needs go through Samaria. 34 ApLii ^" 0"^ ^ontinuou0 il^arratitje. "^(^Ifz. XII. Jan. 12. Apl. 13. July 13. Oct. 12. Christ' s conversatio7i with the Samaritaji wo7)tan at Jacob's well. 'T^HEN came Jesus 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 ; and it was about the sixth hour. There came a woman of Samaria to draw water : Jesus said unto her, Give me to drink ; (for his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat. ) Then said the woman of Samaria unto him. How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, who am a woman of Samaria ? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. 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 said unto him. Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep ; whence then hast thou that living 35 Jan. 12. Apl. 13. ^|je jFour (So0pel0 arrangcH July 13. Oct. 12. — 22 — 2.S water? Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof him- self, and his children, and his cattle? Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drink- eth of this water shall thirst again ; but whoso- ever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst ; but the water that I shall give him shall b^ in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. The woman said unto him. Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. Jesus said unto her. Go, call thy husband, and come hither. The woman answered and said, I have no hus- band. Jesus said unto her. Thou hast well said, I have no husband ; for thou hast had five husbands ; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband : in that saidst thou truly. The woman said unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain ; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus said unto her. Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this moun- tain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what : we know what we worship; for salvation is of the Jews.* But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true • Gen. xxii, 18. Apl. 13. in one Continuou0 il^arratite* July 13. ' 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 him in spirit and in truth. The woman said unto him, I know that Messiah cometh, which is called Christ ; when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus said unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. And upon this came his disciples, and mar- velled that he talked with the woman ; yet no man said. What seekest thou ? or, Why talkest thou with her? The woman then left her water- pot, and went her way into the city, and said to the men. 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. 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. There- fore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him aught to eat? Jesus said unto them. My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye. There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest*? Behold, I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to 37 Jan. 13. Apl. 14. Zf)t jfour (So0pel0 arranceH July 14. Oct. 13. J 4,86 J 4,43 — 45 harvest ; and he that i-eapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal ; that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour ; other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours. And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him 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 ; and many more believed because of his own word, and 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. XIII. Jan. 13. Apl. 14. July 14. Oct. 13. Christ heals the 7ioblcma7is son at Capernaum, and preaches in the sytiagogue at Nazareth. XT OW after two days Jesus departed thence, ^ ^ and went into Galilee ; and the Gali- laeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast ; for they Jan. 13. , ^ ' .^ '. July 14. Api. 14. ^" 0"^ ^ontmuou0 il^arratibe* oct. 13. also went unto the feast. 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 Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son ; for he was at the point of death. Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. The nobleman said unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. Jesus said unto him. Go thy way ; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that J^sus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down his servants met him, and told him, saying. Thy son liveth. Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth ; and himself believed, and his whole house. This is the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee. And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up ; and, as his custom was, he Jan. 13. Apl. 14. Zl)Z jfour (So0pel0 arraneeB July 14. Oct. 13. L 4,16 - 17 -^ 24 J 4,44 L 4,25 went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read. And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,* The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor ; he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach de- liverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord. And he closed the book, and gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. 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 ? And he said unto them. Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself : whatso- ever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. And he said. Verily, I say unto you, no prophet is accepted, or hath honour, in his own country. But I tell you of a truth, many * lea. Ixi, 1. 40 Apl. 15. in one eiontinuous i/tJarratitie* JiUy 15. Oct. 14. widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land ;* but unto none of them was Elijah sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet ;t and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. 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 ; but he, passing through the midst of them, went his way. XIV. Jan. 14. Apl. 15. July 15. Oct. 14. The miraculotis draught of fishes ; the exorcism of an uncleati spirit; and the healing of Peter s wife's mother. A ND leaving Nazareth, Jesus came and •^"^ dwelt in Capernaum, a city of Galilee, upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim ; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah tne propliet,:J: * 1 Kings xvii, 1-16. t 2 Kings v, 1-14. t Isa. ix, 1, 2. I":": ^^^ ^^^^ ^O0pel0 arraneeti octi'I" M 4,15 — 16 L 5, 1 — 2 K 1,16 L 5, 6 - 7 saying, The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles ; the people which sat in darkness saw great light ; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death, light is sprung up. 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, 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 into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing : never- theless at thy word I will let down the net. And when Simon and Andrew his brother had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes ; and their net brake. And 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. When 42 Apl. 15. in one Contmuou0 iftJarratite* July 15. Oct. 14. Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me ; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken ; and so were also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon, and were in the ship with their father mending their nets, for they were fishers. And he said unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And when they had brought their ships to land, they straightway left their nets and the ship and their father, with the hired servants, and forsook all and followed him. And they went into Capernaum; and straight- way on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. And the people were astonished at his doctrine; for his word was with power : he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, saying. Let us alone : what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth ? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. And Jesus rebuked him, saying,. Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And 43 Jan. 15. ApL 16. %t)t JFour (So0pel0 arraneeli July 16. Oct. 15. L 4,; K l.i L 4,40 K 1,82 L 4,40 when the devil had thrown him in the midst, and had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him, and hurt him not. And they were all amazed, and spake among them- selves, saying, What a word is this ! for with authority and power he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him and come out. And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout ail the region round about Galilee. And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a great fever ; and they besought him for her. And he came and stood over her, and rebuked the fever ; and took her by the hand, and lifted her up ; and immediately the fever left her, and she arose and ministered unto them. XV. Jan. 15. Apl. 16. July 16. Oct. 15. Christ casts out the spirits by his word, heals the sick, atid clcaiises a leper. "XT OW when the sun was setting, all they -'-^ that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto Jesus, and they that were possessed with devils ; and he laid his hands on Apl. 16. in one Continuou0 Sf^axmti'oe* July 16. Oct. 15. every one of them, and healed them ; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, * saying, Himself took our infirmi- ties, and bare our sicknesses. And all the city was gathered together at the door ; and he cast out the spirits by his word, and they came out of many, crying 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. And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed ; and Simon and they that were with him followed after him ; and when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also. And the people came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also ; for therefore am I sent. And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sick- ness and all manner of disease among the peo- ple, and casting out devils. And his fame went * Isa. liii, 4. 45 Jan. 15. Apl. 16. Z'f)e JFour &oi3ptl0 arranceti Jnly 16. Oct. 15. L 5,12 — 43 — 44 L 5,14 throughout all Syria : and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy ; and he healed them. And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan. And it came to pass, when he was in a cer- tain city, behold, there came a man full of leprosy ; who seeing Jesus, fell on his face, and besought him, saying. Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will ; be thou clean. And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away, and said unto him, Tell no man ; but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him, for he went out and began to publish it much and to blaze abroad the matter ; and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities ; inso- Jau. 16. Apl. 17. in one Continuous si*lSLXxm\)t* July 17. Oct. 16. much that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city. And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed ; and they came to him from every quarter. XVI. Jan. 16. Apl. 17. July 17. Oct. 16. Christ cures a man of the palsy. The call of Levi. A ND again Jesus entered into Capernaum -^^^ after some days, and, as he was teaching, there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem ; and it was noised that he was in the house, and straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door ; and he preached the word unto them ; and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. And, behold, four men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy ; and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before Jesus. And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in be- cause of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and uncovered the roof where he was, and when they had broken it up, they Tpi.!?: ^i>^ JFour (So0pel0 ananseti ^^_ let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus. And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, be of good cheer, thy sins are forgiven thee. And certain of the scribes and the Pharisees sitting there, began to reason within themselves, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? But when Jesus perceived in his spirit their thoughts, he answering said unto them. What reason ye, and wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee ; or to say. Arise, and take up thy bed and walk? 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 unto thy house. And immediately he rose up before them all and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. And when the multitude saw it they were all amazed, and they glorified God, who had given such power unto men, and were filled with fear, saying. We have seen strange things to-day. And he went forth again by the sea side ; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and L 5,21 K 2, 6 L 5,21 K 2, L 5,! M 9, 4 L 5,23 K 2, 9 L 5,24 M 9, 8 L 5,26 M 9, 8 L 5,26 K 2,13 48 ^^^^\^[ in one Continuous il^arratibe* July 17. he taught them. And as he passed by, he saw a publican, named Levi, surnamed Matthew, the son of Alphaeus, sitting ^at the receipt of custom ; and he said unto him, Follow me. And he left all, rose up, and followed him. And Levi made him a great feast in his own house ; and there was a gi^eat company of pub- licans and of others that sat down with Jesus and his disciples, for they were many, and they followed him. But the scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying. Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sin- ners ? And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician ; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. And the disciples of John and of the Phari- sees used to fast. Then came to Jesus the dis- ciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, and make prayers, but thy disciples eat and drink and fast not ? And he said unto them. Can ye make the children of the bridechamber mourn and 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 from them, and then shall they fast in those days. 49 Jan. 17. Apl. 18. Ztft jFour (SospeliS arrancetJ July 18. Oct. 17. L 5,36 M 9,16 5,33 8,41 6,28 And he spake also a parable unto them ; No man putteth a piece of new cloth into an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. And no man putteth new wine into old leathern bottles ; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved. No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new : for he saith, The old is better. XVII. Jan. 17. Apl. 18. July 18. Oct. 17. T/ie raising of Jairuss daughter, and the cure of a woman having an issue of blood. Tl yHILE Jesus spake these things unto ' * them, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue ; and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him greatly that he would come into his house ; saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death ; I pray thee come and lay thy hands on her that she may be healed, and she shall live : 50 Jau. 17. Apl. 18. in one eiontmuous ifSarratitie* July 18. for he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. And Jesus arose and followed him, and so did his disci- ples. But as he went much people followed him and thronged him. And a certain woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, neither could be healed of any, but rather grew worse, when she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched the hem of his garment ; for she said within herself. If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up ; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, "Who touched me ? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, thou seest the multi- tude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou. Who touched me? And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me ; for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing ; and when the woman saw that she was 51 Apl. 18. ^ije jFour cSoispeliS arrangeti July 18. Oct. 17. L 8,49 - 50 K 5,36 L 8,50 - 51 K L 5,37 8,52 - 53 M 9,28 L 8,54 K 5,40 L 8,54 K 5,41 not hid, she came trembHng, and falHng down before hmi, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort : thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. And the woman was made whole from that hour. While he yet spake, there came one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him. Thy daughter is dead ; trouble not the Master. But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not ; believe only, and she shall be made whole. And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James, And all wept, and bewailed her ; but he said. Weep not ; she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. And when he saw the minstrels and the people making a noise he put them all out, and took the father and mother of the damsel and them that were with him, and entering in where the damsel was lying, he took her by the hand, and called, saying, Talitha-cumi ; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise. And her spirit came again. 52 Jan. 18. Apl. 19. in one eiontinuous ii^arratite* oclw. and she arose straightway, and walked ; and he commanded to give her meat. And her parents were astonished with a great astonishment ; but he charged them straitly that they should tell no man what was done. But the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. XVIII. Jan. 18. Apl. 19. July 19. Oct. 18. The blind receive their sight, the dumb speak, and the diseased are cured. Christ chooses his twelve apostles. A ND when Jesus departed thence, two blind -^~^ men followed him, crying, and saying. Thou son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him ; and Jesus said 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. And 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. As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil, and 53 Jan. 18. Apl. 19. ^f)e jfour (Soispele arrangeti July 19. Oct. 18. M 9,i S, 1 — 5 M 13,58 K 6, 5 when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake ; and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils. And he went out from thence, and came into his own country ; and his disciples followed him. And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue ; and many hearing him were astonished, saying. 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 ? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Judas, 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 country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. And he could there do no mighty work, because of their un- belief ; save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk and healed them. And he marvelled because of their unbelief. 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 54 Api.i9. ^" °"^ Continuous Jl5arratibe> "^^Ifs. 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 said 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. And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and con- tinued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples, whom he would ; and they came unto him ; and of them he chose twelve, -whom also he named apostles ; that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, and •^o have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils. Now the names of the twelve apostles are these : The first, Simon, whom Christ sur- named Peter, and Andrew his brother ; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother ; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is. The sons of thunder ; Philip, and Bartholomew ; Thomas, called Didymus ; and Levi, surnamed Matthew the publican, and James, the sons of Alphaeus ; and Judas the brother of James, named also Lebbseus, whose surname was I m lo, 55 Jan. 19. Apl. 20. ^i?e JFour z jfour (2o0pel0 arranceU July 2C. Oct. 25. and the other fifty ; and when they had nothing wherewith to pay, he frankly for- gave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? Simon an- swered and said, I suppose 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 thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet ; but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. 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 ? And he said to the woman. Thy faith hath saved thee ; go in peace. Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not : Woe unto thee, Chorazin ! woe unto thee, Bethsaida ! for if the mighty 74 Jan. 26. Apl. 27. in one Continuous iJ^arratitiet July 27. Oct. 26. works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment than for you. And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be thrust 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. XXVI. Jan. 26. Apl. 27. July 27. Oct. 26. The iynpoteni mati at the pool of Bethesda. Christ's oneness with the Father. A FTER this there was a feast of the Jews ; -^^- and Jesus 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. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water ; * Gen. xix, 24, 25. 75 Z:l ^i>^ JFour (So0pel0 arranceti ^^^ J 5, 4 — 10 — 11 — 12 — 13 whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatso- ever disease he had. And a certain man was there, which had had an infirmity thirty and eight years. When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been then a long time in that case, he said unto him. Wilt thou be made whole ? The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool ; but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. Jesus said unto him. Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked ; and on the same day was the sabbath. The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured. 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 up thy bed, and walk. Then asked they him. What man is that which said unto thee. Take up thy bed, and walk ? And he that was healed wist not who it was ; for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place. Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole : sin no more, lest a worse 76 an. iJb. Apl. 27. in one erontinuou0 il5arratit)e* Jiily 27. Oct. 26. thing come unto thee. The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole. And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, be- cause he had done these things on the sabbath day. But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. 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. 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 showeth him all things that himself doeth ; and he will show him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them ; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judg- ment unto the Son ; that all men should ho- nour the Son, even as they honour the P'ather. He that honoureth not the Son, honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that Jan. 26. Apl. 27. Zf)C JFour ®O0pel0 arrangeti July 27. Oct. 26. heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation ; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God ; and they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; and hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this ; for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 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 ; be- cause I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. There is another that beareth witness of me ; and I know that the witness which he wit- nesseth 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. He was a burning • Dan. xii, 2, 8. 78 Jan. 27. Apl. 28. ^ . ^ u July 28. m one eTontmuous ifS arrant e* oct. 27. 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. And 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. XXVII. Jan. 27. Apl. 28. July 28. Oct. 27. Christ's testlmotiy to the Scriptures. On keepitig the sabbath day. EARCH the scriptures,* said Christ, for in *^ them ye think ye have eternal life ; and they are they which testify of me ; and ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. I receive not honour from men. But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. 1 am come in my Father's name, and ye re- ceive me not ; if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only ? * I. e., the Old Testament ; the New had not then been written. Jan. 27. Apl. 28. ^^e jFour (So0pcl0 arranceU JtUyas. Oct. 27. M 12, 1 L 6, 1 — 2 K 2,25 L 6, 3 K 2,26 M 12, 6 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father ; there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me ; for he wrote of me.* But if ye believe not his writ- ings, how shall ye believe my words ? And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields ; and his disciples were a hungered, and plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. And certain of the Phari- sees 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,t what David did, when he had need, and himself was a hungered, and they which were with him ; how he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the show-bread, which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests, J and gave also to them which were with him? Or have ye not read in the law,§ how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? But I say unto you, that in this place is one greater than the temple. But if ye had known what this * Gen. iii, 15 ; xxviii, 14 ; xlix, 10. Num. xxl, 8 ; xxiv, 17. Deut. xviii, 15, 18, 19. t 1 Sam. xxi, 1, 6. { Lev. xxiv, 9. § Num. xxviii, 9. 80 Jan. 27. Apl. 28. in one ©ontinuous ^arratitoe* July 28. Oct. 27. meaneth,* I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man,f and not man for the sabbath ; therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. And when he was departed thence 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 watched him, whe- ther he would heal on the sabbath day ; that they might find an accusation 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 them, I will ask you one thing ; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good or to do evil ? to save life, or to destroy it? But they held their peace. And he said unto them. What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will not lay hold on it, and lift it out ? How much then is a man better than a sheep ! Where- fore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. And when he had looked round about * Hosea -vi, 6. t Ex. xxiii, 12. Ipi;29: ^^^ JFour ®o0pel0 arranceU oltll' L 6,11 K 3, 6 M 12, 15 K 3, 7 K 3, e on them with anger, being grieved for the hard- ness of their hearts, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it out : and his hand was restored whole as the other. And the Pharisees were filled with madness ; and went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him. But when Jesus knew it he withdrew him- self with his disciples to the sea ; and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea, and from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan. XXVIII. Jan. 28. Apl. 29. July 29. Oct. 28. Christ followed by multitudes. On blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. A ND they about Tyre and Sidon, a great ■^"^ multitude, when they had heard what great things Jesus 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 ; for he had healed many ; insomuch that they pressed upon him to touch him, as many as had plagues ; and unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down Apl. 29. in one Continuous iitJarratibe* July 29. before him, and cried, saying. Thou art the Son of God. And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known ; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, * saying. Behold my servant, whom I have chosen ; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased ; I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry ; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not* quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God ; and the twelve were with him, and cer- tain 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. And they went into a house, and the multi- tude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. And when his * Isa. xlii, 1-3. 83 Jan. 28. Apl. 29. %i)e jFour Gospels arranceH July 29. Oct. 28. M 12, 24 K 3,22 M 12, 25 K 3,23 L 11, 21 — 22 friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him ; for they said, He is beside himself. Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb ; and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both saw and spake. And all the people were amazed, and said. Is not this the son of David ? But when the Pharisees and the scribes which came down from Jerusalem heard it, they said, This fellow hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. And Jesus knew their thoughts, and -called them unto him, and said unto them, in para- bles. How can Satan cast out Satan? 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. No man can 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. When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace ; but when a 84 Apl. 30. in one erontinuou0 iJ^arratitie* July 30. Oct. 29. stronger than he cometh upon him, and over- cometh him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sins and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme shall be forgiven unto men ; but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And who- soever 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 ; but he is in danger of eternal damnation ; because they said. He hath -an unclean spirit. O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things ? But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judg- ment ; for by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Jan. XXIX. Apl. 30. July .30. Oct. The scribes and Pharisees seek a sign from heaven. Christ shows wherein true blessedness consists. HEN the people were gathered thick together, then certain of the scribes 85 w Apl. 30. '€i)Z jFour (So0pel0 arrartgeti oTog M 12, 38 L 11,16 M 12, 39 L 11,29 M12,40 and of the Pharisees, tempting Jesus, an- swered, saying. Master, we would see a sign from heaven from thee. But he answered and said unto them, This is an evil genera- tion ; they seek a sign ; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet : * for as Jonah was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. For as Jonah 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 up in the judgment with this genera- tion, and shall condemn it ; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah ;t and, behold, a greater than Jonah is here. The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them ; for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon ;t and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and finding none, he saith, I will return into my house whence I came out ; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other • Jonah i, 17. + Jonah iii, 5-10. t 1 Kings x, 1-13. 86 Apl. 30. in one €mtinuou0 iJ5arratite* July SO. Oct. 29. spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there ; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation. And it came to pass, as he spake these things, that a certain woman of the com- pany 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. While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him, and could not come at him for the press, and sent unto him calling him. Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he answered and said unto him that told him. Who is my mother ? and who are my brethren? My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said. Behold my mother and my brethren ! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. 87 Jan. 30. ^^^ ie^..^ ^^^^„x^ . ".. July 31. Oct. 80. MTy^i.' '^^^ ^"J"!^ (So0pel0 arrangeH L 11,41 M 23, 23 L 11,42 M 23, 23 L 11,42 M 23, 23 L 11,42 L 11,44 XXX. Jan. 30. May 1. July 31. Oct. 30. Christ's co7ide7nnation of hypocrisy a?zd covetousness. A ND as Jesus spake, a certain Pharisee be- -^~^ sought him to dine with him ; and he went in, and sat down to meat. And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. And 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. 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 within the cup and platter ; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypo- crites ! for ye tithe mint, and rue, and anise, and cummin, and all manner of herbs, and pass over the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith, and the love of God : these ought ye to have done,* and not to leave the other undone.f Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat and swallow a camel. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypo- * Micah vi, 8. t Deut. xiv, 22. Mai. iii, 10. Jan. 30. , ^ . _-v '- Julj-31. j^^y 1 m one erontmuou0 ir5arratitie» ^^^ g,, crites ! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them. Ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but within are full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. 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, lawyers ! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge, and shut up the kingdom of heaven against men : ye entered not in your- selves, 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. In the mean time, when there was gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he Jan. 81. May 2. ®f)e JFour e jFour (Sospcle arraneeti M 10, 1 — 5 L 9, 2 M 10, 5, K 6, M 10, 9 L 9, 3 K 6, 9 L 10, 4 M 10, 11 L 9, 4 L 10, 7 — 8 M 10, 10 L 10, 5 — 6 against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. These twelve Jesus sent forth, to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not ; but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils ; freely ye have received, freely give. Take nothing for your journey, save a staff only ; no scrip, no bread, no money in your purse, neither gold, nor silver, nor brass ; neither two coats apiece ; neither shoes, but be shod with sandals ; and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house or city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy ; and there abide till ye go thence. Go not from house to house ; and eat such things as are set before you, for the workman is worthy of his meat. 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. But into whatsoever city or house ye enter, 106 Feb. 5. May 7. in one Continuou© i[5arratitie* and they receive you not, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them, and say, 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. Verily, I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Go- morrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. He that receiveth you receiveth me ; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me ; he that heareth you heareth me ; and he that despiseth you despiseth me ; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. 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 righte- ous man's reward. And whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, be- cause ye belong to Christ, verily, I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, that he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. And they went out, through the towns, preaching that men should repent. 107 Marys'. ^^^ ^^^^ 6o3pel0 arranscU ^^'.l K 6,13 J 6, 4 K 6,30 - 31 — 32 J 6, 1 M U, 13 L 9,10 K 6,33 J 6, 2 K 6,84 J 6, 3 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them. XXXVII. Feb. 6. May 8. Aug. 7. Nov. 6. Christ miraczilously feeds the multitude with five barley loaves and two fishes. A ND the passover, a feast of the Jews, was -^~^ nigh ; and the apostles gathered them- selves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. And he said unto them. Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest awhile ; for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. And they departed over the sea of Galilee, which is the .'=;ea of Tiberias, by ship privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. And 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, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. • 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 went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples ; 108 Feb. 6. Mays. in one Contiituous il^arratitief ^ov.e' and he began to teach them many things of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. And when the day was then far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said. This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed ; send them 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, and they have nothing to eat. But Jesus said unto them. They need not depart ; give ye them to eat. And they said unto him. Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? He said unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat ? And this he said to prove him : for he himself knew what he would do. Philip an- swered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. He said unto them. How many loaves have ye ? go and see. One of his disci- ples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said unto him. There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves and two small fishes ; but what are they among so many ? We have no more ; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. He said. Bring them hither to me. And he commanded the multitude to sit down by com- 109 Feb.' May! ^fje jFour (Soispels arranceti Aug. 8. Nov. 7. 6,41 6,11 6,42 K 6,40 panics upon the green grass. And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. 41 And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his dis- ciples to set before the multitude ; and the two fishes divided he among them all, as much as they would. And they did all eat, and when they were filled, he said unto his disciples. Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost . Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the frag- K 6, 43 ments of the five barley loaves, and of the fishes, J 6, 13 which remained over and above unto them that M 14, 21 had eaten. And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. 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.* J 6,15 xxxvni. Feb. 7. May 9. Aug. 8. Nov. 7. Christ walks on the sea. "\ 17" HEN Jesus therefore perceived that they • ^ would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he straightway constrained * Deut. x^iii, 15, 18. 110 Feb. 7. May 9. in one Continuous jl5arratit)e» Aug. 8. Nov. 7. his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, to Bethsaida, while he sent the multitudes away. And when the even- ing was come, his disciples went down unto the sea, and entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray. And it was now dark, and he was there alone on the land. But the ship was in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves ; for the wind was contrary. And he saw them toiling in rowing ; and in the fourth watch of the night, when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea, and would have passed by them. But when they Saw him walk- ing upon the sea, they supposed it to be a spirit, and cried out ; for they all saw him, and were afraid. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer ; it is I ; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said. Lord, if it is thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter w^as come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid ; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying. Lord, save me ! And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and Feb. 7. May 9. ^f)e jFour (Sospels arraneeti Aug. 8. Nov. 7. M14, K 6, M 14, J 6 caught him, and said unto him, O thou of httle faith, wherefore didst thou doubt ? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased, and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. Then they that were in the ship were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. For they considered not the mi- racle of the loaves ; for their heart was har- dened : and they came and worshipped him, saying. Of a truth thou art the Son of God. And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, and ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. And whither- soever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment ; and as many as touched him were made perfectly whole. 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. 112 in one erontinuous Ji^arratibe. Aug. 9. Nov. 8. but that his disciples were gone away alone ; (howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:) when the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jesus answered them and said. Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. XXXIX. Feb. 8. May 10. Aug. 9. Nov. 8. Christ speaks of himself binder the similitude of the bread of life. T ABOUR not, said Jesus, 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. Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God ? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work Feb. 8. May 10. Zl)Z JFour (So0pcl0 arrangcti Aug. 9. Nov. 8. of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee ? what dost thou work ? Our fathers did eat manna in the desert ; as it is written,* He gave them bread from heaven to eat. Then Jesus said unto them. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven ; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he which Cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. Then said they unto him. Lord, ever- more give us this bread. And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life ; he that cometh to me shall never hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. But I said unto you, that ye also have seen me, and believe not. All that the Father giveth me shall come to me ; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.'l" And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, • Neh. ix, 15. t Psa. xl, 7, 8. in one Continuous ii^atratitje* Aug. 9. Nov. 8. may have everlasting life ; and I will raise him up at the last day. The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. And 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 heaven? Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among your- selves. No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him ; and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets,* 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. Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that be- lieveth on me hath everlasting life. I am that bread of life. Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This 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 bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. * Isa. liv, 13. 115 M^ia ®^e JFour (So0pel0 arrangeU 2'1 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life ; and I will raise him up at the last day ; for my flesh is meat indeed, 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. These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum. Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is a hard saying ; who can hear it ? When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples mur- mured at it, he said unto them. Doth this offend you ? What if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before ? It is the spirit that quickeneth ; the flesh profiteth nothing : the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. But there 116 Feb. 9. May 11. in one eiontmuouiS ii5arratitie. are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that beheved 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 by my Father. From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, "Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life ; and we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the son of the living God. Jesus answered them. Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon ; for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. XL. Feb. 9. May 11. Aug. 10. Nov. 9. The word of God, rather than tradition, is to be followed. A FTER these things Jesus walked in Galilee ; .^iL for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from 117 nt-n. ^^^ JFour «o0pelj0 arrangctJ ^"^9! K 7, 2 — 6 M15, 7 — 9 K 7, 8 Jerusalem. And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tra- dition of the elders. And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there are, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables. Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him. Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with un- washen hands? He answered and said unto them, Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,* This people draw nigh unto me with their mouth, and honour me with their lips ; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. For, laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups ; and many other such like things do ye. And he said unto them. Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. For God commanded, saying, + Honour thy father and * laa. xxix, 13. t Ex. xx, 12. 118 Feb. 9. May 11. in one eTontinuoue i^^arratibe* Aug. 10. Not. 9. 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, and honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. And ye suffer him no more to do aught 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. And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them. Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand : 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. If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. Then came his disciples, and said unto | him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were I offended, after they heard this saying? But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. Let them alone ; they are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. And when he was entered into the house • Ex. xxi, 17. M^yS '^^^^ ^^^^ ®o0pel0 arrangeti ^'^^'JJ; M 15, 15 K 7,18 — 19 M 15, 18 K 7,21 M 15, 19 K 7,22 M 15, 21 K 7,24 from the people, Peter said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. And he said unto them, Are ye so without understanding also ? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from with- out entereth into the man, it cannot defile him, because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purg- ing all meats ? But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart, and they defile the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, false witness, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lascivi- ousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolish- ness : all these evil things come from within, and these are the things which defile a man ; but to eat with unwashen hands defilelh not a man. XLI. Feb. 10. May 12. Aug. 11. Nov. 10. T/ie Syrophcenician tvovian's faith, and consequent importunity rewarded. The de^if and dumb healed. THEN Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into a house, and would have no man know it ; but he could not be hid. 120 Feb. 10. May 12., in one €ontinmm :/l5arratitie» Aug. 11. Nov. 10. And, behold, a woman of Canaan, a Greek, a Syrophoenician by nation, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came out of the same coasts, and fell at his feet and besought him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David ; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he an- swered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away ; for she crieth after us. But he an- swered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then came she and worshipped him, saying. Lord, help me. But he answered and said, Let the chil- dren first be filled ; for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Truth, Lord ; yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith ; for this saying go thy way ; and be it unto thee even as thou wiliest: the devil is gone out of thy daughter. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came nigh unto the sea of 121 nt-S ^^^ JFour ®o0pete arranceti ^^ov.m K 7,31 M 15, 29 Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Deca- polis ; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. And they brought unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech ; and they besought him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multi- tude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat, and touched his tongue ; and looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said unto him, Eph- phatha, that is. Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plainly. And he charged them that they should tell no man ; but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it ; and were beyond measure astonished, saying. He hath done all things well ; he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet ; and he healed them ; insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see; and they glorified the God of Israel. 122 Feb. 11. May 13. in one Continuous ii^arratitie* XLII. Feb. 11. May 13. Aug. 12. Nov. 11. The multitude miraculously fed with seven loaves and a few S7nall fishes. The Pharisees arid Sadducees seek a sign from heaven. Christ gives sight to a blind man. T N those days the multitude being very great, -■■ and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said unto them, I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat ; and if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way ; for divers of them came from far. And his disciples answered him, Whence can a man satisfy so great a multitude with bread here in the wilderness ? And he asked them. How many loaves have ye ? And they said. Seven. And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground ; and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disci- ples to set before them ; and they did set them before the people. And they had a few small fishes : and he blessed, and com- manded to set them also before them. And they did all eat, and were filled ; and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven 123 FGb. 11. May 13. Si)e JFour (So0pel0 arranged Aug. 12. Nov. 11. Mlo K 8 M 16, K 8, M 16, M 16, L 12, baskets full. And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children. And he sent away the multitude, and straight- way entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the coasts of Magdala, the parts of Dalmanutha. The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came forth, and began to question with him, and tempting, desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven. He answered and said unto them. When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather ; for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to-day ; for the sky is red and lowring. 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, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth ; but how is it that ye do not discern the signs of this time ? Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right ? And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign ; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah.* * Jonah', i, 17. 124 in one Continuous ii^arratitJe* Aug. 12. And he left them, and entering into the ship again, departed to the other side. Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf. Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Saddu- cees, and of the leaven of Herod. And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is be- cause we have no bread. Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, be- cause ye have brought no bread ? Perceive ye not yet, neither understand? Have ye your heart yet hardened? Having eyes, see ye not ? and having ears, hear ye not ? and do ye not remember ? Do ye not yet under- stand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? They said unto him, Twelve. Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how- many baskets ye took up? And they said. Seven. And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sad- ducees? Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread. Mayil ^^^ if'our (So0pel0 arranceU no?;S K 8,22 K 8,27 L 9,18 M 16, 13 — 14 but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. And he came to Bethsaida ; and they brought a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. And he took the bHnd man by the hand, and led him out of the town ; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw aught. And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up : and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. And he sent him away to his house, saying. Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. XLIII. Feb. 12. May 14. Aug. 13. Nov. 12. Simon Peter acknowledges Jesus to be the Christ. Peter rebuked by Christ. Self-denial enjoined. A ND Jesus went out, and his disciples, into -^~^ the towns of Ccesarea Philippi ; and by the way it came to pass, that as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him ; and he asked them, saying. Who do men say that I, the Son of man, am ? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist ; some, Elijah ; and others, Jeremiah, or that one of 126 May 14. in one Continuou0 ii^arratibe* Aug. 13. the old prophets is risen again. He said unto them, But who say ye that I am ? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus an- swered and- said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona ; for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And 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 pre- vail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven ; and whatso- ever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven ; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things, and be re- jected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. And he spake that saying openly. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying. Be it far from thee, Lord ; this shall not b^e unto thee. But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, 127 Mayu. '^t>t JFour cSo0pel0 arranecti nov.S L 14,25 K 8,34 L 9,23 M 10, 38 L 14,27 M 10, 37 K 8,85 J 12,25 K 8,30 Ij 9,25 K 8,37 L 18,28 M 19, 27 L 18, 29 saying, Get thee behind me, Satan,; for thou art an offence unto me ; for thou savourest not the things that are of God, but those that are of men. And there went great multitudes with him ; and when he had called the people unto him, with his disciples also, he said unto them all. If any man will come after me, let him deny him- self, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. He that taketh not his cross, and fol- loweth after me, is not worthy of me. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. He 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, for whosoever will save his life shall lose it ; but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, and the gospel's, the same shall save it, and shall keep it unto life eternal. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul, or be cast away ? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul ? Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee, what shall we have therefore ? And he said unto them. Verily, I say unto you, there is no man that hath left house, or 128 May 15. in one ^ontinuou0 Jl^artatitJe* Aug. 14. brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, and the gospel's, who shall not receive mani- fold more in this present time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and chil- dren, and lands, with persecutions ; and in the world to come inherit everlasting life. XLIV. Feb. 13. May 15. Aug. 14. Nov. 13. Faith in Christ is to be openly confessed. The Transfiguration of Christ. TiyHOSOEVER shall confess me before ' ' men, said Jesus, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven, and before the angels of God ; but whosoever shall deny me before men, or be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation ; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels ; and him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven, and before the angels of God. For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels ; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. 129 Mt-Is'. '^t)t jfour (So0pel0 arranceu nov.i"' J 12,26 M 19,28 L 9,27 K 9, 1 M 17, 1 K 9, 2 L 9.28 — 29 M 17, 2 K 9. 8 M17, 2 L 9,29 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 my Father honour. Verily, I say unto you, ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. But I tell you of a truth, that there are some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. And after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up into a high mountain apart by themselves to pray. And as he prayed, the fashion of his counte- nance was altered, and he was transfigured be- fore them ; and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow, so as no fuller on earth can white them ; white as the light, and glistering. And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah ; who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. But 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. And it came to pass, as they de- 130 May 15. in one ^ontinuou0 if^arratitJC* Aug. 14. parted from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here ; and let us make three tabernacles ; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah ; for he wist not what to say ; for they were sore afraid. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them ; and they feared as they entered into the cloud. And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my be- loved Son, in whom I am well pleased ; hear ye him. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And when the voice was past, Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man is risen again from the dead. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen ; questioning one with another what the rising from the dead could mean. And his disciples asked him. saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come ? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elijah truly shall first come, and re- 131 Feb. 14. May 16. Zl)Z jfour (So0pel0 arraneeU Aug. 15. Nov. 14. K 9,12 — 13 M 17, 13 L 1,17 M17, L 9, K 9, M 17, L 9, Store all things. But I say unto you, That Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer many things of them, and be set at naught, as it is written of him.* Then the dis- ciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist, who should go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah. XLV. Feb. 14. May 16. Aug. 15. Nov. 14. A deaf and dumb spirit exorcised from a child. A ND it came to pass, that on the next day, -^~^ when Jesus and the three apostles were come down from the hill to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. And straight- way all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him sa- luted him. And he asked the scribes. What question ye with them? And one of the multitude, kneeling down to him, cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son ; for he is mine only child, and hath a dumb spirit and is lunatic and sore vexed. And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly 132 Feb. 14. Mav 16. in one eTontinuous il^arrattte* T^.u. crieth out ; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away, and, bruising him, hardly departeth from him. And I besought thy disciples to cast him out ; and they could not. And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you ? Bring thy son hither to me. And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him ; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. And Jesus asked his father. How long is it ago since this came unto him ? And he said. Of a child. And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him ; but if thou canst do anything, have compassion on us, and help us. Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that be- lieveth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears. Lord, I believe ; help thou mine unbelief. When Jesus saw that the people came run- ning together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto hinj. Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. 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 133 Feb. 14. May 16. ^|je jFour Gospels arrangeti L 9, K 9, L 9, M 17, L 9, M17, L 17, dead. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and took him by the hand and lifted him up, and delivered him again to his father ; and the child was cured from that very hour. And they vi^ere all amazed at the mighty power of God. And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately. Why could not we cast him out ? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief. 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. Or ye might say unto this mountain. Re- move hence to yonder place ; and it should remove ; and nothing should be impossible unto you. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. And John answered him, saying. Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us ; and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. 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. For he that is not against us is on our part. 134 Feb. 15. May 17. in one Continuou0 ii^arratitje* Aug. 16. Nov. 15. XLVI. Feb. 15. May 17. Aug. 16. Nov. 15. Christ foretells his sufferings ; fays tribute ; and discourses on true greatness. A ND they departed thence, and passed -^~^ through GaHlee ; and Jesus would not that any man should know it. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, Let these sayings sink down into your ears ; for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. But they understood not that saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not ; and they feared to ask him of that saying.- And they were in the way going up to Jeru- salem, and Jesus went before them ; and they were amazed ; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem ; and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man^ shall be accomplished.* For the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes ; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gen- tiles ; and they shall mock him, and spitefully * Psa. xxii. Isa. Uii. 135 leb. 15. May 17. ^f?e JFour (So0pel0 arrangeti Aug. 16. Nov. 15. K 10, M 20, K 9, M 17, M 18, K 9, treat him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall crucify him ; and they shall kill him ; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. And they were ex- ceedingly sorry. And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? He said, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon ? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute ? of their own children, or of strangers ? Peter said unto him, Of strangers. Jesus said unto him, Then are the children free. Notwith- standing, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast a hook, and take 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. At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the king- dom of heaven ? and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? But they held their peace ; for by the way they had disputed among themselves, which of them should be accounted the greatest. Feb. 15. May 17. in one Continuous ii^arratite* Aug. 16. And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, sat down, and called the twelve, and said unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all ; and he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. And whosoever shall exalt him- self shall be abased ; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. And he said unto them. The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them ; and they that exercise authority over them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be 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 con- tinued with me in my temptations ; and I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me ; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them ; and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them. Verily, I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the 137 Feb. 16. May 18. ^f?e jFour (So0pel0 arrangeti Aug. 17. Nov. 16. L 17, M 18, L 17, M 18, L 17, M 18, L 17 M 18: L 17, M 18, kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoso- ever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me ; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me. XLVII. Feb. 16. May 18. Aug. 17. Nov. 16. A forgiving spirit necessary to salvation. 'T^HEN said Jesus unto the disciples, Woe •^ unto the world because of offences ! It is impossible but that offences will come ; but woe unto him through whom they come ! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he drowned in the depth of the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones that believe in me. 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. Moreover, take heed to yourselves ; if thy brother trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone ; if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother ; and if he repent, forgive him. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two 138 May 18. in one Continuous Jl^arratite* Aug. 17 more, that in the mouth of two or three wit- nesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church ; but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican. Then came Peter to him, and said. Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him ? till seven times in a day ? Jesus said unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times ; but, Until seventy times seven. There- fore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But foras- much as he had not wherewith to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and pay- ment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him a hundred pence ; and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying. Pay 139 M?yS '^^^f ^our (So0pcl0 arrancen 'f^[^r,] M 18, i me that thou owest. And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. And he would not ; but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me ; shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee ? And his lord was wrath, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother his trespasses. XLVIII. Feb. 17. May 19. Aug. 18. Nov. 17. The seventy sent forth. Christ's brethren do not believe in him. James afid John's revengeful spirit reproved. 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 go. Then 140 Feb. 17. - ^ . w-.. ., Aug. 18. May 19. »" 0"^ erontmuou0 ii5anatit)e» Nov.n. said he unto them, Go your ways ; behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves ; be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, lest they turn again and rend you ; neither cast ye your pearls before svidne, lest they trample them under their feet. But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another ; for verily, I say unto you, ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord, neither he that is sent, greater than he that sent him. It is enough for the disciple that is perfect, 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 ? Fear them not therefore. Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. His brethren therefore said unto him. Depart hence, and go into Judaea, 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 doest these things, show thyself to the world. For neither did his brethren believe in him. Then Jesus said 141 ntyS '^i)^ JFour iSo)0pd0 arranccn ^ov.^ J 7, 6 — 7 — 10 M19, 1 K 10, 1 M19, 2 K 10, 1 J 7,10 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 fully come. When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee. But when his brethren were gone up, and he had finished these sayings, he de- parted from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judoea by the farther side of Jordan ; and great multitudes followed him ; and he healed them there ; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. Then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stead- fastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before his face ; and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. And they did not receive him, because his face was as if he would go to Jerusalem. And when his dis- ciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wiliest thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elijah did?* But he turned, and rebuked • 2 Kings, i, 10, 12. 142 Feb. 18. May 20. in one eTontinuous Manati'oe, Aug. 19. Nov. 18. them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. XLIX. Feb. 18. May 20. Aug. 19. Nov. 18. Ten lepers cleansed. Christ at the feast of tabernacles. A ND it came to pass, as Jesus went to ■^"^ Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 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. And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go show yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at Jesus's 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. And 143 Feb. 18. May 20. Z^t JFour (So0pel0 arranccti Novels! L 17, 19 J 7,11 — 12 he said unto him, Arise, go thy way ; thy faith hath made thee whole. Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he ? And there was much mur- muring 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. Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned ? Jesus an- swered 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 is of God, or whether I speak of myself. He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory ; but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no un- righteousness is in him. Did not Moses give you the law,* and yet none of you keepeth the law ? Why go ye about to kill me ? The peo- ple answered and said. Thou hast a devil ; who goeth about to kill thee ? Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel. Moses gave unto you circum- • Deut. XXX, 19. 144 May 20. in one Continuous ii^arratibe* Aug 19. Nov. 18. cision;* (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers ;)+ and ye on the sabbath clay circumcise a man. If a man on the sabbath clay receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken ; are ye angry at me, be- cause I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day ? Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he whom they seek to kill ? But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ ? Howbeit we know this man whence he is ; but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying. Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am ; and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. But I know him ; for I am from him, and he hath sent me. Then they sought to take him ; but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. And many of the people believed on him, and said. When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done ? Lev. xii, J t Gen. x\'ii, 12. 145 Feb. 19. May 21. '^ffc jFour (So0pcl0 arrangeti Aug. 20. Nov. 19. J 8,21 Feb. 19. May 21. Aug. 20. Nov. 19. TAe Pharisees and chief priests send officers to take Christ. 'T^HE Pharisees heard that the people mur- -'- mured such things concerning Jesus; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him. Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me ; and where I am, thither ye cannot come. 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? What manner of saying is this that he said. Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me ; and where I am, thither ye cannot come? 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. Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. And he said unto them. Ye are from beneath ; I am from above : ye are of this world ; I am * 2 Kings, x\-ii, 23. 146 May 21. in one <2rontmuou0 Msmmtie* Aug. 20. Nov. 19. 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. Then said they vtnto him, Who art thou? And Jesus said unto them. Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning. I have 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. They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. 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 these things. And he that sent me is with me ; the Father hath not left me alone ; for I do always those things that please him. As he spake these words, many believed on him. 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. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.* (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive ; for the Holy Ghost was not yet given ; because * Isa. hiii, 11. 147 May2i'. '^^^ J^out (So0pel0 artanseti N0Y.I9; M 11, 28 that Jesus was not yet glorified.) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me ; for I am meek and lowly in heart ; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Pro- phet.* Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee ? Hath not the scripture said, that Christ cometh of the seed of David, f and out of the town of Bethlehem, J where David was? So there was a division among the people because of him. And some of them would have taken him ; but no man laid hands on him. Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees ; and they said unto them. Why have ye not brought him.? The officers an- swered. Never man spake like this man. Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also de- ceived ? Have any of the rulers or of the Pha- risees believed on him ? But this people who know not the law are cursed. Nicodemus said unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) Doth our law judge any man before it heareth him, and knoweth what • Deut. xviii, 15, 18. t Jer. xxiii, 5. I Micah v, 2. 148 May 22. m one ^ontinuou0 J[5arratitie+ Aug. 21. he doeth?* They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Gahlee ? Search, and look ; for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. + And every man went unto his own house. LI. Feb. 20. May 22. Aug. 21. Nov. 20. The woman takeft hi adultery. Christ bears 7'ecord of himself. 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. And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery ; and when they had set her in the midst, they said unto him. Master, this woman was taken in adul- tery, in the very act. 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 if he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is with- out sin among you, let him first cast a stone at * Deut. xix, 16-19. t Isa. ix, 1, 2. | Deut. xxii, 24. 149 Feb. 20. May 22. '^t)Z JFour ^ iFout (So0pel0 anattGeti ^ovJ!: J 9,! 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 bhnd. And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we bhnd also ? Jesus said unto them. If ye were blind, ye would have no sin ; but now ye say. We see ; therefore your sin re- maineth. LV. Feb. 24. May 26. Aug. 25. Nov. 24. Christ the good shepherd. Christ affirms his oneness with the Father. "\ 7"ERILY, verily, I say unto you, said Jesus, * he that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door 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 flee from him ; for they know not the voice of strangers. This parable spake Jesus unto them ; but they understood not what 162 May 26. in one ContinuouiS ii^arratitie* Aug. 25. Nov. 24. 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 were thieves and robbers ; but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door ; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but to steal, 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 a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth ; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is a 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 I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I 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. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 163 Feb. 24. May 26. Si?e JFour (Sospels atrancen Aug. 25. Nov. 24. J 10,18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command- ment have I received of my Father. There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad ; why hear ye him? Others said. These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the bhnd? And it was at Jerusalem, the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him. How long dost thou make us to doubt ? If thou art the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not : the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me ; and I give unto them eternal life ; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all ; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one. 16-i Feb. 24. May 26. in one Continuous il5arratitief Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed 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 ? If 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. 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. * Psa. Ixxxii, 6. Aug. 25. Nov. 24. J 10,31 — 32 — 33 — 34 — So — 36 — 37 — 38 — 40 — 41 — 42 165 Feb. 25. May 27. l^fje JFour (Sospels arrangeti Aug. 26. Nov. 25. LVI. Feb. 25. May 27. Aug. 26. Nov. 25. Christ raises Lazarus from the dead. "XTOW 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, say- ing, 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. 5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, 6 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 said he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again. His disciples said 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 said unto them. Our 166 Feb. 25. May 27. in one eTontinuous Maxxmhe* Aug. 26. Nov. 25. friend Lazarus sleepeth ; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. Then said his disci- ples, Lord, if he sleepeth, he will do well. Howbeit Jesus spake of his death : but they thought that he had spoken of taking 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 fellow-disciples. 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 the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him ; but Mary sat still in the house. Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother tad not died. But I know, that even now, whatso- ever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. Jesus said unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. Martha said unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life : he that believeth in 167 Feb. 25. May 27. ^i)e irour (So0pel0 arranceti Aug. 6. Nov. 25. J 11,25 — 26 — 27 — 34 — 85 — 86 — 37 me, though he were dead, yet shall he live ; and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? She said 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. As 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 comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying. She goeth unto the grave to weep there. 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. 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. Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him ! And some of them said, Could * Mai. iii, 1. 168 Feb. 25. May 27. in one eTontinuous if^arratibe* Aug. 26. not this man, which opened the eyes of the bhnd, have caused that even this man should not have died ? Jesus therefore again groaning in himself came 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, said unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh ; for he hath been dead four days. Jesus said untolier. Said I not unto thee, that if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 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 had thus 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 said unto them. Loose him, and let him go. Then many of the Jews which came to Mar>% and had seen the things which Jesus did, be- lieved on him. But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done. 169 Ma'yS '^^^ JFo"'^ ^o^P^i^^ arraneeti ^ov:26: J 11,47 — 48 LVII. Feb. 26. May 28. Aug. 27. Nov. 26. Caiaphas prophesies that Christ should die for the people. Christ heals a woman who had been bowed together eighteen years. Salvation is something to be strivefi for. The Pharisees caution Christ agaijist Herod. 'T^HEN 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 will 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, that the whole nation perish not. 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 to put him to death. Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews ; but went thence unto a country near to the wilder- 170 May 28. in one S^ontinuous ii^arratitie* Aug. 27. ness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. And he was teaching in one of the syna- gogues on the sabbath. And, behold, there was a woman which had had a spirit of in- firmity eighteen years, and was bowed toge- ther, 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 he said unto the peo- ple, There are six days in which men ought to work ; in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? And ought not this woman, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, being a daughter of Abraham, to be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed ; and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. 171 Feb. 26. May 28. ^f)e JFour (So0pel0 arranceti nov.S — 23 — 24 M 7,13 M 7,! And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then said one unto him. Lord, are there few that be saved ? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate ; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there are which go in thereat ; because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there are that find it ; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.* When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us ; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are ; then shall ye begin to say. We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom May 29. in one elontinuoue ii^arratite* of God, and you yourselves thrust out. 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 ; but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness. And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him. Get thee out, and depart hence ; for Herod will kill thee. 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. Nevertheless I must walk to-day, and to-morrow, and the day following ; for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. LVIII. Feb. 27. May 29. Aug. 28. Nov. 27. Christ heals on the sabbath day, and discourses on humility and be7ieficence. Christ likens the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast, from attefidance at which the invited guests beg to be excused. A ND it came to pass, as Jesus went into the -^"^ house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. And, behold, there was a certain man 173 M?y29. '^^^ JFo"i ^ JFour (So0pel0 arrangeti ^Ja 10, 5 M19, 5 beginning made them male and female, and said,* For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife ; and they twain shall be one flesh ? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What there- fore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. They said unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorce- ment, and to put her awaypf He said unto them, Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, wrote you this precept and suffered you M 19, 8 to put away your wives ; but from the begin- ning it was not so. And I say unto you, Who- soever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, com- mitteth adultery, and causeth her to commit adultery ; and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery. And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery. And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter, saying unto him, Mi9,io If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not good to marry. 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 • Gen. ii, 24. t Deut. xxiv, 1. 11 186 Mar. 3. June 2. in one erontmuou0 ii^arratitie* Sep. 1. mother's womb ; and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men ; and there are eunuchs, which have made themselves eu- nuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. And they brought young children to him, that he should put his hands on them and pray ; and the disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not ; for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily, I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them, and departed thence. LXII. Mar. 3. June 2. Sep. 1. Dec. 1. The danger of riches. The parable of the la- bourers in the vineyard. Works of superero- gatio7i impossible. \ ND when Jesus was gone forth into the -^~^ way, there came a certain ruler running, and kneeled to him, and asked him. Good Master, what good thing shall I do to inherit 187 Mar. 3. June 2. ^i(?e iFour cSospels arranccti Sep. 1. Dec. 1. K 10, MIS, K 10, M19, K 10, M19, K 10, M19, K 10. L 18, K 10, eternal life ? And Jesus 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 commandments. He said unto him, Which ? Jesus said. Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness. Defraud not. Honour thy father and thy mother, and. Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. The young man answered and said unto him. Master, all these have I observed from my youth up : what lack I yet ? Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest : if thou wilt be perfect, go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven ; and come, take up the cross, and follow me. And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved ; for he had great possessions. And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he looked round about, and said unto his disciples. How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God ! And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again, and said unto them. Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the king- dom of God ! It is easier for a camel to go 188 in one Continuous ir^arratibe* Sep. 1. Dec. 1. through the eye of a needle,* than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves. Who then can be saved ? And Jesus looking upon them said, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vine- yard. And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the market- place, 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 the ninth hour, and did likewise. And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and said unto them. Why stand ye here all the day idle ? They said unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He said unto them. Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. So when even was come, the lord of the vine- * i.e. a narrow arched gateway, still called in Syria, ' Es summ el Kayiit,' the hole or eye of the needle. 189 Tunel" '^^^ iFour (So0pel0 arrancetJ l^t — 15 — 16 L 17, 7 yard said 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 re- ceived every man a penny. But when the first came, they supposed that they should receive more ; and they likewise received every man a penny. And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, 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. 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 are called, but few chosen. Which of you, having a servant ploughing 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 190 in one €ontinum0 if^arratibe* Sep. 2. Dec. 2. he did the things that were commanded him ? I trow not. So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are com- manded you, say, We are unprofitable ser- vants : we have done that which it was our duty to do. LXIII. Mar. 4. June 3. Sep. 2. Dec. 2. Ambition reproved. Blind Bartitneus i-eceives his sight. Zaccheus receives Christ. 'T^HEN came to Jesus the mother of Zebe- -*■ dee's children with her sons, James and John, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him ; saying. Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. And 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 kingdom in glory. 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 said unto him, We are able. And he said unto them. Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with : but to sit on 191 Mar. 4. Junes. Zi)t jFour (So0pel0 arrangeti M 20, 23 — 24 K 10, 46 L 19, 1 K 10, 46 M 20, 30 K 10,47 L 18,36 - 37 my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but for whom it is prepared of my Father. And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren. But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you ; but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister ; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant ; even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. And they came nigh to Jericho, and Jesus entered and passed through; and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, behold, two blind men sat by the highway side begging: one of them was blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus ; and when he heard the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passed 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. 192 in one Continuous Maxxatitz. Sep. 2. Dec. 2. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they called the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise ; he calleth thee. And he, casting away his gar- ment, rose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus answered and said unto him. What wiliest thou that I should do unto thee ? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. So Jesus had compassion on him, and touched his eyes ; and said unto him. Receive thy sight ; thy faith hath saved thee, and hath made thee whole. Go thy way. And imme- diately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God ; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God. And, behold, there was a man named Zac- cheus, which was the chief among the publi- cans, and he was rich. 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 sycamore tree to see him ; for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zaccheus, make haste, and come down ; for to-day I must abide at thy house. And he made haste, and came do^vn, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, 193 ^Ze'i. ^^^ iFour (So0pel0 arranceti IZ.t — 21 L 19,11 M 25, 14 — 15 that he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. And Zaccheus 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 to him four- fold. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. LXIV. Mar. 5. June 4. Sep. 3. Dec. 3. The parable of the talents. ND when Jesus was demanded by the A Pharisees, when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them and said. The kingdom of God cometh not with observation ; neither shall they say, Lo here ! or, Lo there ! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jeru- salem, and because they thought that the king- dom of God would immediately appear. He 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 unto them his goods. And unto Mar. 5. June 4. in one Continuous ifSarratitie* Sep. Dec. one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one ; to every man accordirig to his several ability ; and said unto them, Occupy till I come ; and straightway took his journey. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And like- wise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. And it came to pass, that after a long time, when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded those 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 the first, he that had received five talents, came and brought other five talents, saying. Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents ; behold, I have gained be- side them five talents more. His lord said unto him. Well done, thou good and faithful servaftt ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the joy of thy lord : have thou authority over ten cities. And the second, he that had received two talents, came and said, Lord, 195 Mar. 5. June 4. ^i)e JFour (So0pel0 arranecti Sep. 3. Dec. 3. M 25, 22 M25, L 19, L 19, M26, L 19, M25, L 19, M23, L 19, 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 servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the joy of thy lord. And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. And another, he which had received the one talent, came and said, Lord, I knew thee and feared thee because thou art an austere man; thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow ; and I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in a napkin, in the earth ; lo, there thou hast that is thine. And he said unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked and slothful servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow? Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with interest ? And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the talent and give it unto him which hath ten talents. (And they said unto him. Lord, he hath ten talents. ) For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance ; but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that 19G in one Continuous ^arratitie* Sep. 4. Dec. 4. which he seemeth to have. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness : there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. And when Jesus had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jeru- salem. LXV. Mar. 6. June 5. Sep. 4. Dec 4. Mary anoints Christ with oint^netit of spikenard. A ND the Jews' passover was nigh at hand ; -^~^ and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify them- selves. 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 show it, that they might take him. Then Jesus, six days before the passover, came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there ; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might 197 L 8,18 M 25, 30 L 19, 27 J 12, 1 Mar. 6. Junes. ^!)e jfour (So0pel0 arrancen Sep. 4. Dec. 4. J 12, 9 — 10 — 11 — 2 ■M26, 6 J 12, 2 — 8 M26, 7 J 12, 3 K 14, 3 M26, 7 J 12, 3 K 14, 4 J 12, 4 E 14,5 M 26, 10 K 14, 6 see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death ; because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. There they made him a supper, in the house of Simon the leper, and Martha served ; but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. Then took Mary an alabaster box of very precious ointment of spikenard, very costly, and she brake the box, and poured the ointment on his head, as he sat at meat, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair ; and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said. Why was this waste of the ointment made ? Then said one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, 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 because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. And they murmured against her. When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Let her alone ; why trouble ye her ? she hath wrought a good work on me. She hath done 198 Mar. 7. June 6. in one Continuous ii5arratit)e» Sep. 5. Dec. 5. what she could ; she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good ; but me ye have not always. Verily, I say unto you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. LXVI. Mar. 7. June 6. Sep. 5. Dec. 5. Christ's public eiitry into Jerusalem. Christ a second tifne expels from the Temple the chattgers of money. A ND on the next day when they drew nigh '^^*- unto Jerusalem, and were come to Beth- phage, and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying unto them. Go ye into the village over against you ; in the which at your entering ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her, whereon never man sat ; loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say aught unto you, ye shall say. The Lord hath need of them ; and straightway he will send them. And the disciples did as Jesus commanded them : they went their way, and found the colt Mar. 7. June 6. ®!?e JFour ®o0pel0 arrancen Sep. 5. Dec. 5. K 11, i — 5 M21, 7 L 19,85 M21, 7 — 5 J 12,15 L 19,86 M 21, 8 J 12,12 M 21, 8 L 19,37 M21, 9 tied by the door without in a place where two ways met ; and they loosed him. And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt ? And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded : and they let them go. And they brought the ass, and the colt, and cast their garments upon the colt, and they sat Jesus thereon. All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,* saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Fear not, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass's colt. These things understood not his disciples at the first ; but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. And, as he went, a very great multitude that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, spread their garments in the way ; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way. And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the multi- tudes that went before, and that followed, began to rejoice and praise God with a loud * Zech. ix, 9. 200 r. 7. , ^ . .^ / Sep. 5. ^gg m one ^ontmuou0 ii^arratitie* Dec. 5. voice for all the mighty works that they had seen. The people therefore that were with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. And they took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna ! Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.* Hosanna to the son of David ! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest ! The Pharisees therefore said among them- selves. Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. And some of the Pharisees from among the multi- tude said unto him. Master, rebuke thy disci- ples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. 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 Tunee. '^t)t jFour ^ il'o"! ®o0pel0 arranecu IZl L 21,38 K 11, 19 L 21,37 K 11, 20 M 21, 20 K 11, 21 M 21, 21 K 11, 23 — 24 M 21, 22 L 20, 1 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him. And when even was come, he went out of the city. 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. And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree, dried up from the roots. And when the disciples saw it they marvelled. And Peter calling to remembrance said unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. And Jesus answering said unto them. Have faith in God ; for, vqrily, I say unto you, if ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but w]iosoever shall say unto this moun- tain. Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea ; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass ; it shall be done, he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. All things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. 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 pViests and 204 JZ'Ji. 1" 0"^ erontinuou0 ii^arratttje. Sep. 6. Dec. 6. the scribes came upon him with the elders, and spake unto him, saying. Tell us, by what autho- rity doest thou these things ? or who is he that gave thee this authority ? And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men ? answer me. And they reasoned with themselves, saying. If we shall say, PVom heaven ; he will say unto us. Why did ye not then believe him ? But if we shall say. Of men ; we fear the people will stone us ; for all hold John as a prophet indeed. And they answered Jesus, and said. We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. But what think ye ? A certain man had two sons ; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to- day in my vineyard. He 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 said unto him. The first. Jesus said unto them. Verily, I say unto you, the publicans and the harlots go into the king- dom of God before you. For John came unto 205 Mar. 9. June 8. ^!)C JFour (So0pel0 arrangcU Sep. 7. Dec. 7. M21,; M 21,5 L 20, 9 M 21, 34 M 21, 35 K 12, 4 you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not ; but the publicans and the harlots be- lieved him ; and ye, w^hen ye had seen it, re- pented not afterM^ard, that ye might beheve him. LXVIII. Mar. 9. June 8. Sep. 7. Dec. 7. The parable of the vineyard let out to husbandtnen. The tribute moJiey. T T EAR another parable, said Jesus : There ■^ -^ vv^as 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 for a long time. And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruit of the vineyard ; but the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shame- fully handled. And again he sent another ; and him they killed, and many others ; beat- ing some, and killing some. 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. But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among 206 Mar: J Junef in one eiontinuous jl^arratibe* Sep. 7. Dec. 7. themselves, saying, This is the heir : come, let us kill him, and seize on his inheritance, and it shall be ours. And they caught him and cast him out of the vineyard and slew him. When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, vi^hat will he do unto those husbandmen ? They said unto him. He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other hus- bandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. Therefore say I unto you. The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, in the scriptures,* The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner ; this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes ? And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken ; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. t And when the chief priests and the scribes and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. And they left him, and went their way. Psa. cxviii, 22. + Dan. ii, 34, ; 207 Mar. 9. Junes. ^|?e JFour &o0pzl0 arrangeti Sep. 7. L 20, M 22, L 20, M22, K 12, M22, Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they watched him, and sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and autho- rity of the governor. And when they were come, they said unto him. Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man ; for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth ; tell us therefore. What thinkest thou? is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not ? Shall we give, or shall we not give ? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them. Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites ? Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he said unto them. Whose is this image and superscription ? They said unto him, Caesar's. Then said he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's ; and unto God the things that are God's. And they could not take hold of his words before the people ; and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace ; and left him, and went their way. 2U8 in one erontinuou0 JlSarratite* Sep. 8. Dec. 8. LXIX. Mar. 10. June 9. Sep. 8. Dec. 8. The woman that had had seven husbands. The great commandment. The Pharisees are unable to answer Christ. 'T^HE same day came to Jesus certain of -*- the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection ; and they asked him, saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us,* If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, his brother shall take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. Now there were seven brethren ; and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed ; and the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed ; and the third likewise ; and the seven had her, and left no seed ; last of all the woman died also. Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she ? for seven 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 resur- rection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage ; neither can they die any more ; but are as the angels of God in * Deut. XXV, 5. j'^e^g. '^^^ ^fur &oml0 arraneeu ^Z.l L 20, 36 heaven ; and are the children of God, being 12,26 the children of the resurrection. And as M22,3i touching the dead, that they rise; have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, 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 27 of Jacob ? He is not the God of the dead, but L 20, 38 the God of the living ; for all live unto him : M22'29 y^ thei-efore do greatly err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine. Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were K 12, 28 gathered together. Then one of the scribes, M 22, 35 which was a lawyer, having heard them rea- K 12,28 soning together, and perceiving that he had M22,85 answered them well, asked him a question, 12,28 tempting him, and saying. Master, which is M 22, 36 the first commandment of all in the law ? K 12, 29 And Jesus answered him. The first of all the commandments is. Hear, O Israel ; The Lord our God is one Lord : f and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all • Ex. iii, 0. + Dent, vi, 4, 5. in one eTontinuous il^arratibCf Sep. 1 Dec. I thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength ; this is the first and great com- mandment. 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. There is none other command- ment 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 but he ; and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. And when JesUs saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the king- dom of God. While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, as he taught in the temple, saying. What think ye of Christ ? whose son is he ? They said unto him. The son of David. He said unto them. How then doth David himself, by the Holy Ghost, call him Lord, saying, in the book of Psalms,+ The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool ? David therefore himself calleth him Lord ; and whence Lev. six, 18. + Psa. ex, 1. 211 ^''''■"' '^Ije jfour ®o0pcl0 arrangeti June 10. K 12, 37 M 22, 46 M23, 1 L 20,45 M23, 2 - 3 L 20,46 M 23, 6 — 7 is he then his son ? And the common people heard him gladly. And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. LXX. Mar. 11. June 10. Sep. 9. Dec. 9. The scribes and Pharisees condemned for their hypocrisy. The poor widow s two mites. nPHEN spake Jesus to the multitude, and -*• to his disciples, saying, in- the audience of all the people, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat ; all therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do : but beware of the scribes ; 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 to be seen of men : they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, and desire to walk in long robes, and love the uppermost places 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 ; neither be 212 in one eiontinuous iJ^anatibe* Sep. 9. Dec. 9. ye called masters ; for one is your Master, even Christ ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth ; for one is your Father, which is in heaven.* Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypo- crites ! 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, hypo- crites ! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. 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 whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold ? And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing ; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. Ye fools and blind ; for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?+ Whoso there- fore 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. * Mai. ii, 10. Isa. Ixiii, 16. t Ex. S3±x, 37. 213 Mar. 11. June 10. "S^fje JFour (So0pel0 arranceH Sep. 9. Dec. 9. M 23, 29 L 11,48 M 23, 32 L 11, 49 M23,34 L 11, 50 M23,85 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypo- crites ! 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 pro- phets. Wherefore ye are witnesses unto your- selves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets, for ye build their sepul- chres. Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell ? Therefore also said the wisdom of God, Be- hold, 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 from city to city; that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the foundation of the world, from the blood of righteous Abel* unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.f Verily, I say unto you, all these things shall come upon this generation. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy Gen. iv, 8-10. t 2 Chron. xxiv, 20, 31. 214 Mar. 12. June 11. in one €ontinmus Maximtit* ^^'l^' Dec. 10. children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not ! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate ; and verily, I say unto you, ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.* And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and he looked up, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury ; and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and said unto them. Verily, I say unto you, this poor vddow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury ; for all they did cast in of their abundance unto the offerings of God ; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. LXXI. Mar. 12. June 11. Sep. 10. Dec. 10. Certain Greeks desire to see Christ. A ND there were certain Greeks among them -^~~*- that came up to worship at the feast ; the same came therefore to Philip, which was of * Psa. cxviii, 26. 215 Mar. 12. June 11. Zt)Z jFour (Sospels arrangeti Sep. 10. Dec. 10. J 12,21 — 22 Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip came and told Andrew ; and again Andrew and Philip told Jesus. And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified- Verily, verily, I say unto you, ex- cept a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone ; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. Now is my soul troubled ; and what shall I say, Father, save me from this hour? but, for this cause came I 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 there- fore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered ; others said. An angel spake to him. Jesus answered and said. This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. Now, is the judgment 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, signifying what death he should die. The people answered him. We have heard out of the law that Christ abide thfor ever •* and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be * Ps.cx, 4. 216 Mar. 12. June 11. in one eTontinuous il^arratitjc* Sep. 10. lifted up? who is this Son of man? Then 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. 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. But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him ; that the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake,* Lord, who hath believed our report ? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been re- vealed ? Therefore they could not believe, be- cause that Isaiah said again, t 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 Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pha- risees 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 1. liii, 1. t Isa. vi, 10. 217 Mar. 13. June 12. ^ije jfour ®o0pel0 arrangcti Sep. 11. Dec. 11. J 12,44 — 45 — 46 M24, 1 L 21, 5 M 24, 2 me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. 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 receiveth 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. Whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. LXXII. Mar. 13, June 12, Sep, 11. Dec 11. The destrjiction of the temple foretold. The spirit of the world and the spirit of Christ are antagonistic. AND Jesus went out, and departed from the temple ; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts. And Jesus said unto them. See ye not all these things ? Verily, I say unto you, the days will come, in 218 7Ze?2. ^" 0"^ erontinuous JlSarratitie* p^c'.iL the which 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, the disciples, Peter and James and John and Andrew, asked him privately, saying, Master, tell us, when shall these things be ? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world ? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ ; and will deceive many ; and the time draweth near ; go ye not therefore after them. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars : see that ye be not troubled : for all these things must first come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom ; and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places ; and fearful ' sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. All these are the beginning of sorrows. But beware of men ; for before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, and they will deliver you up to the councils, and into prisons, and they will scourge you in their synagogues ; and ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake ; and it shall 219 ZeS ^^^ JFour (So0pel0 arrancet. ?e'c:n. M 10, 18 L 12, 11 K 13, 11 L 12, 11 L 21, 15 L 12, 12 M 10, 20 M10,34 L 12,49 M 24, 10 M 10, 21 turn to you for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought beforehand how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say ; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer ; for the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth ? I tell you. Nay ; but rather division. I came not to send peace, but a sword. I am come to send fire on the earth ; and what will I, if it be already kindled ? 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. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. For, henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. Then shall many be offended, and will betray one another, and will hate one another. And the brother will deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child ; and Mar. 14. June 13. in one eTontinuous Ji9arratitje* Sep. 12. Dec. 12. the children will rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death ; ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends ; and will be hated of all men for my name's sake ; but in your pa- tience possess ye your souls. Fear not, little flock ; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom ; he that endureth to the end shall be saved. And I say unto you, my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul ; but I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear : fear him, who after he hath killed is able to destroy both soul and body in hell ;- yea, I say unto you. Fear him. LXXIII. Mar. 14. June 13. Sep. 12, Dec. 12, The destruction of Jerusalem and the coming of false Christs foretold. Christ's second coming. 'T^HIS gospel of the kingdom, said Jesus, -*■ must first be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations ; and then shall the end come. When ye therefore shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, and the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet,* standing in the holy place, where it ought not, (let him that * Dan. xii, 11. 221 ^Ze^B. '^^^ iFour (So0pel0 arranscti ^^.'.J^; — 16 L 17, 32 L 21, 22 M 24, 19 — 21 L 21, 23 M 24, 21 L 21, 24 K 13, 20 M 24, 22 readeth understand,) then know that the de- solation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains ; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out ; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto ; and let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house ; and let him that is in the field not turn back again to take up his garment. Re- member Lot's wife.* For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. And woe unto them that are with child, and to theqi that give suck in those days ! But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day ; for then shall be great tribulation in the land, and wrath upon this people, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations ; and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. And except those days should be shortened, there would no flesh be saved ; but for the elect's sake whom he hath chosen, those days shall be shortened. • Gen. xix, 26. 222 7Ze^i. ^" 0"^ erontinuou0 il5arratite. ^^.S And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye will desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ ; or, Lo, he is there ; believe him not ; for there will arise false Christs, and false prophets, and will show great signs and wonders ; to seduce, if it were possible, even the very elect, and will deceive many. And because iniquity will abound, the love of many will wax cold. But take ye heed ; behold, I have foretold you all things. "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, go not after them, nor follow them. For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven ; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. 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.* Immediately after the tribulation of those days there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars ; the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and "^Zu. ^t)e JFour #o0pel0 arranceu 1^1 M 24, 29 L 21, 25 — 31 K 13, 27 L 21, 28 L 21,29 K 13,28 the powers of the heavens shall be shaken ; and upon the earth there shall be distress of nations, with perplexity ; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth. 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 coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.* And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads ; for your redemption draweth nigh. LXXIV. Mar. 15. June 14. Sep. 13. Dec. 13. The world asleep at Christ's second coming. Watchfulness enjoined. A ND Jesus spake to them a parable : Be- -^~^ hold the fig tree, and all the trees ; when her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye see and know of your own selves • Dan. vii, 13. 224 in one Continuous Matrntiht* Sep. 13. that summer is now nigh at hand. So like- wise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand, even at the doors. Verily, I say unto you, this generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away ; but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but my Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and destroyed them all ; likewise also as it was in the days of Lot ; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they 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. I tell you, that in that night there shall be two men in one bed ; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. Two women shall be grinding together at the mill ; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two men 225 ^Zeu. ^^^ JFo"i «o0pel0 arranceti .J,^,;^; L 17, 36 K 13,33 M24, 43 K 13,34 — 86 L 12,41 shall be in the field, the one shall be taken, and the other left. Take ye heed, watch, and pray ; for ye know not when the time is. But know this, that if the goodman 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. Take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye there- fore, and pray always, 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. For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore ; for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning ; lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or Mar. 16. June 14. in one Continuous il^arratitie* Sep. 13. Dec. 13. 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 them their portion of meat in due season ? What I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. 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. But if that servant say in his heart. My lord delayeth his coming ; and shall begin to beat the men-servants 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 unbe- lievers, and with the hypocrites ; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And that ser- vant, 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 much be required ; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. June 15. '^^^ J^our ®o0pel0 arrangeti IZ.u. LXXV. Mar. 16. June 15. Sep. 14. Dec. 14, The parable of the ten virgins. Kitidness to others accepted by Christ as done to himself. 'T^HEN, said Jesus, shall the kingdom of -*- heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were 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, Be- hold, 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 228 Mar. 16. , ^ ■ ,<^ ^u Sep. 14. the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying. Lord, Lord, open to us. 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. Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning ; and ye your- selves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding ; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. Blessed are those ser- vants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching ; Verily, I say unto you, he will 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 them so, blessed are those servants. 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 ; and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you Mar. 16. June 15. €^|)e JFour (Sospels arraneeti Sep. 14. Dec. 14. M 25, 35 from the foundation of the world ; for I was a hungered, and ye gave me meat ; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink ; I was a stranger, and ye took me in ; naked, and ye clothed me ; I was sick, and ye visited me ; I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee a hungered, and fed thee ; or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in ? or naked, and clothed thee ? Or 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, in- asmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Then 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 ; for I was a hungered, 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 a hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying. Verily, I say unto you, inas- Mar. 17. June 16. in one Continuous iltJarratitie* Sep. 15. Dec. 15. much 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. LXXVI. Mar. 17. June 16. Sep. 15. Dec. 15. Judas Iscariot covenants to betray Christ. The last supper. A ND it came to pass, when Jesus had -^~~^ finished all these sayings, that he said unto his disciples. Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and of un- leavened bread ; * and the Son of man is be- trayed to be crucified. Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, and consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. But they said. Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people ; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. juneS ^^e jFour &mtl8 arranget. ^^_ L 22, 5 M 26, 15 — 16 L 22, 6 K 14, 12 M 26, 17 K U, 13 — 14 L 22, 11 M 26, 18 K 14, 14 — 15 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priest and captains, how he might be- tray him unto them, and said unto them. What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto ypu ? And they were glad, and covenanted to give him thirty pieces of silver. And he pro- mised, and from that time sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. And the first day of the feast of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, he sent forth two of his disciples, Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover that we may eat. And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare? And he said unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water ; follow him. And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee. My time is at hand ; I will keep the passover at thy house. Where is the guest- chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples ? And he will show you a large upper room furnished and prepared ; there make ready for us. And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them ; and they made ready the passover. in one erontinuou0 il5arratite* Sep. 15. And in the evening when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 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 loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end ; 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 kingdom of God. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said. Take this, and divide it among your- selves ; for I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you ; this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you, for the remission of sins. Drink ye all of it. And they all drank of it. And he said, This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 233 Mar. le. June 17. ^ije jFour ®o0pel0 arranges Sep. 16. Dec. 16. LXXVII. Mar. 18. June 17. Sep. 16. Dec. 16. Christ washes his disciples feet, and foretells his betrayal by Judas Iscariot. Q UPPER being ended, Jesus, knowing that *~-^ the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God and went to God, rose from supper, and laid aside his garments ; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel where- with he was girded. Then came he to Simon Peter ; and Peter said 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 said unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Peter said unto him. Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus said 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 would betray him ; in one erontinuou0 il^arratitie* Sep. 16. therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was sat down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you ? Ye call me Master and Lord ; and ye say well ; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet ; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. I 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. Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and as they sat and did eat, he testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, one of you which eateth with me will betray me : his hand is on the table. And they were exceedingly sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him. Lord, is it I ? And he answered and said unto them. It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. The Son of man indeed goeth, * Psa. xli, 9. 235 — 21 K 14, 18 J 13,21 K 14, 18 L 22, 21 M 26, 22 ^Ze^^i. ^^^ JFour (So0pcl0 arranceti ^^c'S J 13,22 — 23 M 26, 25 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. Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it was of whom he spake. He then lying on Jesus' breast said unto him, Lord, who is it ? Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said. Master, is it I ? He said unto him, Thou hast said. And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him. That thou doest, do quickly. Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him. Buy those things that we have need of against the feast ; or, that he should give something to the poor. He then having received the sop went imme- diately out ; and it was night. Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the * Isa. liu, 3-9. 236 fZel »" onf erontinuou0 iiSarratite. ^Zl Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straight- way glorify him. LXXVIII. Mar. 19. June 18. Sep. 17. Dec. 17. Christ's last discourse: the vine and its branches, bi'otherly love, the world's hatred. T AM the true vine, said Jesus, 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 ye 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 you. Herein is my Father glorified. 237 j'vTeS ^^^ JFour (So0pel0 arranceti IZZ'. J 15, J 13,34 J 15,12 J 13,35 that ye bear much fruit ; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you : 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. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. A new commandment I give unto you ; and this is my commandment. That ye love one another, as I have loved you. By this shall all men know that ye are my dis- ciples. Greater 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 command you. 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. 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. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated 't!!' in one Continuou0 Si^uxxnti'oe* ?IJ!' me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love its own ; but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember 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 yours also. But all 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 cloak for their sin. He that hateth me hateth my Father also. 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. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me ; and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the be- ginning. * Psa. XXXV, 19. Zel ^^e jFour 6o0pel0 arranceu ^tJ^; LXXIX. Mar. 20. June 19. Sep. 18. Dec. 18. T/ie Comforter proviised ; prayer to be made to the Father i?i the name of Christ. 'T^HESE things have I spoken unto you, said -'■ Jesus, that ye should not be offended. They shall put you out of the synagogues ; yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And 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. 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. Never- theless 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 de- part, 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, be- cause they believe not on me ; of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no 210 in one eiontmuous ii^arratitjc* Sep. 18. more ; of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 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 show you things to come. He shall glorify me ; for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine ; therefore said I, that he shall take of mine ; and shall show it unto you. 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. 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 ? They said therefore. What is this that he saith, A little while ? we cannot tell what he saith. Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them. Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me ; and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice ; and ye shall be sorrowful. Mfll". 20. Jujie 19. Z'tfZ jFour (So0pcl0 atrangeti Sep. 18. Dec. 18. but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, be- cause her hour is come ;* but as soon as she is delivered 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. 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. Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name ; ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 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 show you plainly of the leather. In that day ye shall ask in my name ; and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you ; for the Father himself loveth you, 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. His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and * Oen.iii, IG. 242 JIar. 21. , ^ . „~^ ■. Sep. ly. T.^oon vx one erontmuous iJ5arratitie* t^^, ,0 needest not that any man should ask thee ; by this we beheve that thou earnest forth from God. Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe ? Be- hold, 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. 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 over- come the world. Mar. 21. LXXX. June 20. Sep. 19. Dec 19. Christ's prayer for His disciples. His oneiiess with the Father. 'T^HESE 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, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had fZl '^^^ JFour &oml0 ananeeu ll"^. J 17, 6 with thee before the world was. I have mani- fested 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 whatso- ever thou hast given me are of thee. For I 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. 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.* And now come I to thee ; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word ; and the world hath hated them, because they • Psa. xU, 9. 2U fZefo. »" 0"f erontinuou0 ^arratite. IZ'i. are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 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 sancti- fied through the truth. 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 I have given them ; that they may be one, even as we are one : I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one ; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am ; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me ; for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee ; but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare 245 fZl ^i'e JFoui: (So0pel0 arranscti ^,;^:!'; J 17,26 J 14, 1 — 2 — 6 - 7 it ; that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. 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 said unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest ; and how can we know the vv^ay ? Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life ; no man cometh unto the P'ather 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 said unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us. Jesus said unto 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 P'athcr ; how sayest thou then. Show us the Father? 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 Feather that 246 Itar. 22. June 21. in one Continuous iitJarratibe* Sep. 20. dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. Beheve me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me ; or else believe me for the very works' sake. 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 what- soever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. LXXXI. Mar. 22. June 21. Sep. 20. Dec. 20. The test of love. The Comforter promised. Peters defiial foretold. T F ye love me, said Jesus, keep my com- •*• mandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever ; even the Spirit of truth ; whom the world cannot re- ceive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him ; but ye know him ; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless ; I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more ; but ye see me ; because I live, ye shall live also. In that day ye shall know that I am in my 247 Junes?: ^^f JFour (So0pcl0 arranceti ^7^; Father, and ye in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me ; and he that loveth me shall be loved of my P'ather, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Judas said 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. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings ; and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you ; but the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatso- ever I have said unto you. 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 again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, be- cause I said, I go unto the Father ; for my Father is greater than I. And now I have 248 .^r in one eiontinuous iltJarratitie* 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 cometh, and hath nothing in me. But that the world may know that I love the Father ; as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. And Jesus said, 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 cannot come ; so now I say to you. Simon- Peter said unto him. Lord, whither goest thou ? Jesus answered him. 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. Jesus answered him. Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake ? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, this night, be- fore the cock crow, thou wilt deny me thrice. But he spake the more vehemently. Though I should die with thee, I will not deny thee, in any wise. Likewise also said they all. Then said Jesus unto them. All ye will be offended because of me this night ; for it is written,* I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. 249 M 26, S2 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. L 22,31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he- may 32 sift you as wheat ; but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not : and when thou art con- verted, strengthen thy brethren. And he said unto him. Lord, I am ready to go with thee, — 34 both into prison, and to death. And he said, 14,30 I tell thee, Peter, that this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou wilt L 22, 34 thrice deny that thou knowest me. And he said unto them. When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said. Nothing. Then said he unto them. But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip ; and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. For I say unto you, that this that is written* must yet be accom- plished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors ; for the things concerning me have an end. And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. • Isa. liii, 12. 250 in one Continuous Mnxmti'oz* Sep. il. When Jesus had spoken these words, and when they had sung a hymn, they went out, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives. LXXXII. Mar. 23. June 22. Sep. 21. Dec. 21. Christ' s agony ajid betrayal in Gethsemane. 'T^HEN came Jesus with them over the -*■ brook Cedron, unto a place called Geth- semane, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Sit ye here, and pray that ye enter not into temptation, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be sorrowful, and very heavy. Then said he unto them, My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death : I have a baptism to be baptized with : and how am I straitened till it be accomplished ! Tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little farther, and he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me ; nevertheless not as I will. 251 juneS ^^f ^^^^ ®o0pcl0 arrancen IZ.l K 14, 37 M 26, 40 L 22,46 M 26, 41 K 14,40 M26, 44 L 22, 44 M 26, 45 K 14, 41 M 26, 45 K 14, 41 but as thou wiliest. And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, and said unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou ? What ! could ye not watch with me one hour? And he said unto them. Why sleep ye ? rise, 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 when he returned, he found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy, neither wist they what to answer him. And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly ; and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood fall- ing down to the ground. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. Then came he to his disciples the third time, and said unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest ; it is enough, the hour is come ; be- hold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going ; behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. in one Continuou© Manati'oe* Sep. 21. Dec. 21. And while ye yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, which knew the place, for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, and lanterns and torches ; having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, and the scribes and elders of the people. Now he that betrayed him went before them, and he had given them a token, saying. Whom- soever I shall kiss, that same is he ; take him, hold him fast, and lead him away safely. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master ! and kissed him. And Jesus said unto him. Friend, wherefore art thou come ? Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss ! Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them. Whom seek ye ? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus said 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 he, 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 Mar. 23. June 22. ^i?e JFour (Soepels arranccU Sep. 2L Dec. 21. M 26, J 18, M26, J 18, L 22, J 18, spake, *0f them which thou gavest me have I lost none. When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword ? And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus, Simon Peter, stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath ; for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword .f Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, it that thus it must be ? The cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it ? Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, and to the multitudes, which were come to him. Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves to take me ? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and yc stretched forth no hands against J 18, L 22, M 2fi, L 22, M 20, • John, xvii, 12. Section Ixxx. Gen. ix, 6. Ezek. xxxv, 5, f.. I Isa. liii, 5-12. lit one Continuous ijtiarratitje* Sep. 22. me ; but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.* Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. And the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, and led him away. And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body ; and the young men laid hold on him ; and he 'left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. LXXXIII. Mar. 24. June 23. Sep. 22. Dec. 22. Peter s denial of Chi-ist. Christ before Caiaphas. A ND they led Jesus away to Annas first ; -^^^ for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that same year. Now Caiaphas was he, who gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. And Simon Peter followed Jesus afar off, and so did another disciple ; that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into * Gen. iii, 15. Psa. xxii, 1. Isa. liii, 5-12. Dan. ix, 24-26. Zech. xiii, 1. 255 '^. ^J^e JFour &oml^ arranget. ^IJ J 18,18 L 22,55 J 18, 18 L 22, 55 M 26, 58 K 14, 54 — 66 J 18,17 K 14,66 - 67 L 22, 56 J 18,17 K 14, 67 M 26, 69 — 70 K 14,68 L 22,58 M 26, 71 L 22, 59 J 18,26 the palace of the high priest. 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. And the servants and officers stood there, and when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, for it was cold, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them, with the servants, to see the end, and warmed himself at the fire. And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there came the damsel that kept the door, one of the maids of the high priest ; and when she saw Peter warming himself, as he sat by the fire, she earnestly looked upon him, and said unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples ? Thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth of Galilee. But he denied him before them all, saying. Woman, I know him not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch ; and the cock crew. And after a little while, when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth. And again he denied, with an oath, I do not know the man. And about the space of one hour after, one of 256 Mar. 24. June 23. in one Contmuous JitJarratitie* ep. 22. Dec. 22. the servants of the high priest, being his kins- man whose ear Peter cut off, said, Did not I see thee in the garden with him ? Another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him, for he is a Galilean ; his speech agreeth thereto. Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew the second time ; and the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter ; and Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou wilt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon he went out, and wept bitterly. And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying. Prophesy unto us, thou Christ ; who is he that smote thee ? And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, for "Annas had sent Jesus bound unto Caiaphas the high priest, who then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world ; I ever 257 Mar. 24. June 23. Zl)t jFour ®o0pel0 arranceU Sep. 22. Dec. 22. J 18,20 — 21 K 14, 55 — 56 — 57 M 26,60 — 61 taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort ; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them ; behold, they know what I said. 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 ? Jesus answered him. If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil ; but if well, why smitest thou me ? Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death ; and found none. For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying. We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands. At the last came two false witnesses, and said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. But neither so did their witness agree together. And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou no- thing? \vhat is it which these witness against 258 Mar. 24. June 23. in one Continuous ii^arratitje* thee ? But Jesus held his peace. And the elders of the ■ people and the chief priests and the scribes asked him, saying, Art thou the Christ ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe ; and if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. Nevertheless, I say unto you, hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God, and coming in the clouds of heaven. Then said they all. Art thou then the Son of God? And the high priest said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou art the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus said unto him. Thou hast said. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And Jesus said, I am. 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 of his own mouth. What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty to death. Then did they spit in his face. ^Zefi. '^^^ iFour (So0pel0 arranceu ^'^;^; M27, 1 K 15, 1 M27, 2 L 23, 1 J 18,28 M27, 2 J 18,28 LXXXIV. Mar. 25. June 24. Sep. 23. Dec. 23. Christ before Pontius Pilate and Herod. WHEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people and the scribes took counsel against Jesus to put him to death ; and when they had bound him, the whole multitude of them arose, and led him from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the go- vernor. And it was early ; and they them- selves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled ; but that they might eat the passover. Pilate then went out unto them, and said. What accusation bring ye against this man ? They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. Then said Pilate unto them. 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 ; that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signi- fying what death he should die. And they began to accuse him, saying. We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding Mar. 25. June 24. in one Continuou0 ^^arratitje* Sep. 23. Dec. 23. to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him. Art thou the King of the Jews ? Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? Pilate answered. Am I a Jew ? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me ; what hast thou done ? Jesus answered. My kingdom is not of this world ; if my king- dom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews ; but now is my kingdom not hence. Pilate therefore said unto him. Art thou a king then? Jesus answered. That thou sayest, 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. Pilate said unto him. What is truth ? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and said unto them, I find in him no fault at all. And the chief priests and elders accused him of many things ; but he answered nothing. And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. But Jesus yet answered nothing ; Mar. 25. June 24. 'El)t JFour e JFour (So0pel0 arraneeU IZl — 35 — 36 K 15, 42 — 43 :\t 27, 57 I, 23. 51 K 15. 43 L 23, 50 — 51 J 19,38 J 19,31 The Jews, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was a high day, ) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and broke the legs of the first, and of the other v/hich was cru- cified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they broke not his legs ; but one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there- out blood and water. And he that saw it bore record, and his record is true ; and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. For these things were done that the scripture should be fulfilled,* A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, f They shall look on him whom they pierced. And now when the even was come, that is, the day before the sabbath, Joseph, a rich man of Arimathea, a city of the Jews, an honour- able counsellor, a good man, and a just, (the same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them), being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, who also himself K 15,43 I waited for the kingdom of God, went in boldly J 19,38 and besought Pilate that he might take away 274 in one Continuous ii5arratite* Sep. 2-. the body of Jesus. And Pilate marvelled if he was already dead : and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. And when he knew it of the centurion, he commanded the body to be delivered to Joseph. And he bought fine linen, and took him down ; and there came also Nicodemus, who at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in clean linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden ; and in the garden a new sepulchre, Joseph of Arimathea's own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock ; and wherein never man before was laid.* There laid they Jesus therefore, for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jesus, and the women also which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how the body was laid. And Joseph rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. And there were Mary Magdalene and the other Mary sitting over against the sepulchre. * Isa. liii, 9. 275 Mar. 29. June 28. Ztfz JFour (Soispelfi arrangeti Sep. 27. Dec. 27. M 27, 62 K 16, 2 J 20 1 M 28, 2 LXXXVIII. Mar. 29. June 28. Sep. 27. Dec. 27. ^ guard placed at the sepulchre. The resurrection of Christ. The women come to the sepulchre. Christ appears to Mary Magdalene. "VT OW the next day, that followed the day •^ ^ of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, saying. Sir, we remember that that deceiver said,* while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people. He is risen from the dead ; so the last error shall be worse than the first. 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. Very early in the morning, when it was yet dark, behold, there was a great earthquake ; for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His counte- nance was like lightning, and his raiment white * Luke ix 22. Section xlilL 276 Mar. i Junes in one Continuous Jl5arratite» Sep. 27. as snow ; and for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the rocks rent ; and the graves were opened ; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, and came out of the graves after his resurrec- tion, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. And some of the watch came into the city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. And when they were assem- bled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, saying, Say ye. His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. So they took the money, and did as they were taught ; and this saying is com- monly reported among the Jews until this day. In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, the mother of James, and Salome, to see the se- pulchre, and brought sweet spices that they might anoint him. And they said among themselves. Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? for it was very great. And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away. 277 Zel ^^^ J^our (So0pel0 arranges S:';". Then Mary Magdalene ran, and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. K 16, 2 And thie women came unto the sepulchre at M 28, 2 the rising of the sun, and an angel sat upon 5 the stone ; and said unto the women. Fear not ye, for I know that ye seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here ; for he is risen, as he said.* Come, see the place where the Lord K 16, 5 lay. And • entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment, and they were affrighted. And he said unto them, Be not affrighted : ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen ; he is not here, — 7 Behold the place where they laid him. But go M 28, 7 your way quickly, and tell his disciples and K 16, 7 Peter, that he goeth before you into Galilee ; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.f M 28, 7 Lo, I have told you. And they went out M 28^ 8 quickly, and fled from the sepulchre with fear and great joy ; neither said they any- thing to any man, for they were afraid, and M 28, 8 did run to bring his disciples word. J 20, 2 Mary Magdalene having told Peter and that • Luke ix, 22. Sect. xUii. + John xvi, 22. Sect, bixix. 278 Mar. 29. June 28. in one ^ontmuou0 ifSarratiljc* Sep. 27. Other disciple, they went forth and came to the sepulchre. So they ran both together ; and the other disciple 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 came Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and saw 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. Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the scripture,* that he must rise again from the dead. Then the two disciples went away again unto their own home, wondering at that which was come to pass. But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping ; and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, and saw two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. And they said unto her. Woman, why weepest thou? She said unto them. Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. And when she had thus said, she turned 279 ^f)C jFour (So0pel0 arranseU Sep. 28. Dec. 28. herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus said unto her, Woman, why weepest thou ? whom seekest thou ? She, supposing him to be the gardener, said unto him. Sir, if thou hast borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus said unto her, Mary ! She turned herself, and said unto him, Rabboni ! which is to say, Master ! Jesus said unto her. Touch me not ; for I am not yet as- cended to my Father: but go to my brethren and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father ; and to my God, and your God. Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that had been with him, as they mourned and w^ept, that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her. And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, beheved not. LXXXIX. Mar, 30. June 29. Sep. 28. Dec. 28. Christ appears to the women, and afterwards to the two disciples going to Emmaus. AND as the women went to tell Jesus' dis- ciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail ! And they came and held him by the feet and worshipped him. Then said Jesus Mar. SO. June 29. in one Continuou0 ii5arratitie* Sep. 28. Dec. 28. unto them, Be not afraid ; go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. And the women also which came with him from Galilee, having prepared spices and ointments, and rested the sabbath day ac- cording to the commandment,* came unto the sepulchre very early in the morning, upon the first day of the week, bringing the spices which they had prepared ; and certain 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 came to pass as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead ? He is not here ; but is risen. Re- member how he spake unto you, when he was yet in Galilee, saying. The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified ; and the third day rise again.t And they remembered his words, and re- turned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. It was Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils, and Joanna, and Mary the * Ex. XX, 10. t Luke ix, 22. Section xliii. 281 Z^. ^^e JFour &mtU arranceti ?/,.:; L 24, 10 — 11 — 13 — 14 — 16 K 16, 12 L 24, 17 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. And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.* And they talked together of all these things which had happened. And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, J^sus himself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were holden that they should not know him, for he appeared in another form. And he said unto them. What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad ? And the one of them, whose name was Cleophas, 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. But we trusted that it had * Seven miles and a half. Til'eM. 1" f""^ Continuous ji^arratitie. ^^ been he which should have redeemed Israel ; and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. Yea, and cer- tain women also of our company 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. And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women said; but him they saw not. Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken ; ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory ? And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went ; and he made as if 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. And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, that he took bread and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him ; and he vanished out of their sight. ^"•''- Zl)t JFour «O0pcl0 arranceti i^Z JuneE And they said one to 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, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. And they told K 16. 13 unto the residue what things were done in the L 24,35 way, and how he was known to them in break- K 16,13 ing of bread ; but neither believed they them. XC. Mar. 31. June 30. Sep. 29. Dec. 29. Christ appears to the disciples as they sit at meat. , , . ND as the disciples thus spake, while they K 16, 14 ' * L 24, 86 A ] K 16, 14 /-A J 20,19 -^ ■*- sat at meat, the same day at evenmg, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where they were assembled for fear L 24,86 of the Jews, came Jesus himself and stood in I the midst, and said unto them. Peace be unto _ 37 you ! But they were terrified and affrighted, _ 88 and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said unto them. Why are ye troubled? and K 16, 14 why do thoughts arise in your hearts ? And he upbraided them with their unbelief and Mar. 31. June 30. in one €ontinuou0 ilSarratitje. Sep. 29. Dec. 29. hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. And he said, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself ; handle me, and see ; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands, and his side, and his feet. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. And 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 a honeycomb. And he took it, and did eat before them. 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 written in the law of Moses, and in the pro- phets, and in the Psalms, concerning 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. And ye are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send * Isa. liii, 5. 285 Mar. J June? ^fje JFour cSo^pelg arrangeu Sep. 29. Dec. 29. J 20 A 1 K 16 ,21 I J the promise of my Father* upon you ; but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you ! As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. Ye shall be witnesses unto me, in Jerusalem and in all Judaea and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth. Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is bap- tized shall be saved ; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe ; in my name shall they cast out devils ; they shall speak with new tongues ; they shall take up serpents, and tread on scor- pions, and have power over all the power of the enemy ; and nothing shall by any means hurt them. If they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them ; and they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said unto them. Receive ye the Holy Ghost ; whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them ; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained. Verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven ; and whatsoever ye shall • Isa. xUv, S Joel ii, 28. •2^6 Mar. 31. , ^ . :^ ^-^ Sep. 29. juneso. 1" ^'^^ erontmuou0 il^arratitje* Dec.29. loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven. Again 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 ; for where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. But Thomas, called Didymus, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 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 will not believe. 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 said 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. And Thomas answered and said unto him. My Lord and my God ! Jesus said unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed ; blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. 287 Apl. 1. Julyl. ®i)e jFour (So0pel0 arrangeti Sep. 30. Dec. 30. XCI. Apl. 1. July 1. Sep, Dec. 30. Christ appears to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. Christ' s ascension to heaven. A FTER these things Jesus showed himself -^^^ again to the disciples, at the sea of Tiberias ; and on this wise showed he himself. There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter said unto them, I go a fishing. They said unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately ; and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore ; but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Then Jesus said 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 then they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said unto Peter, It is the Lord. Then when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat Apl. 1. July 1. in one Continuous ii^arratite* Sep. Dec. unto him (for he was naked), and did cast himself into the sea. And 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. Jesus said unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three ; and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. Jesus said unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou ? knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then came and took bread, and gave them, and fish likewise. This is the third time that Jesus showed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He said unto him. Yea, Lord ; thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my lambs. He said to him again, the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me ? He said unto him, Yea, Lord ; thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my sheep. He said unto him the third Apl. 1. Julyl. Zf)t JFour &osptl0 arrangeti Sep. 30. Dec. SO. time, Simon, son 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 said unto him, Feed my sheep. 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 said unto him. Follow me. Then Peter, turning about, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following ; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said. Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee ? Peter seeing him, said to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Jesus said unto him. If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee ? follow thou me. Then went this saying abroad among the breth- ren, 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 MTote these things ; and we know that his testimony is true. 290 Apl. 1. Julyl. in one Contmuou0 i?5arratitie* Sep. 30. Dec. 30. Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had ap- pointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost ; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have com- manded you ; and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part re- main unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James, then of all the apostles. To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion, by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God, until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen. And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, that he was parted from them, and a cloud received 2yi juJy'i! '^^^ iFour (So0pel0 arrangeU IZZ'. L 24,51 K 16, 19 L 24, 52 A 1,10 — 12 L 24,52 A 1,12 L 24, 53 K 16,20 J 21,! him out of their sight ; and he was carried up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they worshipped him. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven ? this same Jesus, who is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Then returned they with great joy unto Jeru- salem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath-day's journey, and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book ; 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. 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. Amen. 292 Dec. 31. lit one erontinuou0 JJ5arratite« Dec. XCII. For Apl. 2, July 2, a7id Oct. 1, see page 1. December 31. Tke genealogy of Christ through Joseph. 'T^HE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, -*- the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham begat Isaac ; and Isaac begat Jacob ; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren ; and Judah begat Pharez and Zarah of Tamar ; and Pharez begat Hezron ; and Hezron begat Ram ; and Ram begat Amminadab ; and Amminadab begat Nahshon ; and Nahshon begat Salmon ; and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab ; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth ; and Obed begat Jesse ; and Jesse begat David the king. And David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah ; and Solomon begat Rehoboam ; and Rehoboam begat Abij ah; and Abij ah begat Asa; and Asa begat Jehosha- phat ; and Jehoshaphat begat Jehoram ; and Jehoram begat Uzziah ; and Uzziah begat Jotham ; and Jotham begat Ahaz ; and Ahaz begat Hezekiah ; and Hezekiah begat Manas- seh ; and Manasseh begat Amon ; and Amon begat Josiah ; and Josiah begat Jeconiah and his brethren, about the time they vi^ere carried away to Babylon. 293 Feb. 29. Zf)e JFour (So0pel0 arranscti Feb. M 1,12 L 3,23 — 24 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jeconiah begat Salathiel ; and Salathiel be- gat Zerubbabel ; and Zerubbabel begat Abiud ; and Abiud begat Eliakim ; and Eliakim begat Azor ; and Azor begat Zadoc ; and Sadoc begat Achim ; and Achim begat Eliud ; and Ehud be- gat Eleazar ; and Eleazar begat Matthan ; and Matthan begat Jacob ; and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Marj', of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations ; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations ; and from the carry- ing away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. XCIII. Feb. 29, Leap Year. The genealogy of Christ through Mary. JESUS himself was supposed to be the son of Joseph, who was the son of Heli, who was the son of Matthat, who was the son of Levi, who was the son of Melchi, who was the son of Janna, who was the son of Joseph, who was the son of Mattathias, who was the son of Amos, who was the son of Nahum, who was 29t Feb. 29. in one Continuou0 Ji5atratit)e» Feb. 29. the son of Eli, who was the son of Naggia, who was the son of Maath, who was the son of Mattathias, who was the son of Shimei, who was the son of Joseph, who was the son of Juda, who was the son of Joanna, who was the son of Rhesa, who was the son of Zerub- babel, who was the son of Salathiel, who was the son of Neri, who was the son of Melchi, who was the son of Addi, who was the son of Cosam, who was the son of Ehnodam, who was the son of Er, who was the son of Joses, who was the son of Eliezer, who was the son of Jorim, who was the son of Matthat, who was the son of Levi, who was the son of Simeon, who was the son of Judah, who was the son of Joseph, who was the son of Jonan, who was the son of Eliakim, who was the son of Melea, who was the son of Mainon, who was the son of Mattathias, who was the son of Nathan, who was the son of David, who was the son of Jesse,* who was the son of Obed, who was the son of Boaz, who was the son of Salmon, who was the son of Nahshon, who was the son of Amminadab, who was the son of Ram, who was the son of Hezron, who was the son of Pharez, who was the son of Judah, who was the son of Jacob, who was the son of • Isa. xi, 1. 295 Zl)Z JFour @o0pel0 arrangeti* Feb. 29. Isaac, who was the son of Abraham, who was the son of Terah, who was the son of Nahor, who was the son of Serug, who was the son of Reu, who was the son of Peleg, who was the son of Eber, who was the son of Shelah, who was the son of Cainan, who was the son of Arphaxad, who was the son of Shem, who was the son of Noah, who was the son of Lamech, who was the son of Methusaleh, who was the son of Enoch, who was the son of Jared, who was the son of Mahalaleel, who was the son of Cainan, who was the son of Enos, who was the son of Seth, who was the son of Adam, who was the son of God.* INDEX, SHOWING WHERE THE SUBJECT OF EVERY VERSE IN EACH OF THE FOUR GOSPELS MAY BE The Roman figur FOUND IN THIS WORK. es in the columns headed Verses indicate that t/ie very words of that verse, in whole or in part, have been used; and the Italic figures, that the sense of that verse has been given in the words of one qf the other Gospels. ^attfjclM. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. I 1-17 92 IV 23-25 15 VI 28-34 31 18-25 3 V 1-12 19 VII 1 22 II 1-2.3 5 13,14 19 2 22 III 1-3 6 U 19 3-5 22 4 2 16,20 19 6 48 5-7 6 21-24 20 7.11 53 8-10 6 2n 20 12 21 11 26, 30 20 13,14 57 12 n 61 15,16 22 13-15 32 61 17, IS 22 16,17 a3-37 20 10 6 IV 1 38-47 21 20 22 2 VI 4H 21 21 22 3,4 1-8 21 22 57 5 9-14 53 23 57 6 m 53 24 22 7-9 16-18 22 25 22 10 19-21 31 26, 27 22 11 22 20 28,29 14 12 11 23 20 VIII 1 23 13-16 14 24 60 2-4 15 17 11 25.26 31 r> 23 18-22 14 27 31 6 23 297 ^atttjeto ' Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. VIII 7,10 23 X 30, 31 31 XIII 9 32 11 57 32,33 44 10,11 33 12 57 34-36 72 12 64 13 23 37,38 43 13-23 33 14,15 14 39 43 24-30 32 16,17 15 4^,41 36 31,32 33 18-20 34 42 36 33 33 21 34 XI 1 36 34-36 33 22 34 2 24 36-53 34 23,24 35 3-11 24 54-57 18 25 35 12 24 58 18 26, 27 35 13 24 XIV 1 24 28-32 35 14 24 2 24 33 35 15-19 24 3,4 11 34 35 20-24 25 5 11 IX 1 35 25-27 52 6-11 24 2-4 16 28-30 50 12 24 5-7 16 XII 1 27 13 37 8,9 16 2-4 27 14, 15 37 10-13 16 5-8 27 16 37 13 27 9 27 17 37 14-16 16 10 27 18,19 37 17 16 11,12 27 20 37 18-23 17 13,14 27 21 37 24,25 17 15 27 22-25 38 26 17 16 28 26 38 27-38 18 17-28 28 27-33 38 X 1 36 29 28 34,35 38 2-4 18 30 60 36 38 5-11 36 31,32 28 XV IS 40 12, 13 36 33 22 4 40 14,15 36 34 28 5 40 16 48 35 22 6-9 40 17,18 72 36,37 28 10,11 40 19 72 38-40 29 12-15 40 20-22 72 41-44 29 16, 17 40 23-26 48 45-50 29 18-20 40 26, 27 30 XIII 1 32 21-31 41 28 72 2,3 32 32 42 1 29 31 4-8 32 33 42 298 ^att^eto. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. XV 34-36 42 XIX 22-26 62 XXIII 22 20 37-39 42 27 43 23,24 .30 XVI 1-4 42 28 44 25 30 5 42 29 43 26-28 30 6 42 30 62 29-37 70 7 42 XX 1-16 62 38,39 70 8-12 42 17 46 XXIV 1-8 72 13-23 43 18 46 9 72 24-26 43 19 46 10 72 27 44 20-28 63 11,12 73 28 44 29 63 13 72 XVII 1,2 44 30 63 14,15 73 3,4 44 31-33 63 16-18 73 5-7 44 34 63 19-22 73 16 18, 19 18 11, 12 7 G 16 19-23 28 13 7 7 16 24.26 28 14,15 11 8,9 16 27-30 28 16 14 10-12 16 IV 31 29 17.19 14 13 16 32.35 29 20-22 14 14 18 1-5 32 23.'io 14 15 16 6 32 26-31 14 IG, 17 16 7.8 32 32. 33 15 18, 19 16 9 32 34 15 20-22 16 10-14 33 300 ^arlfe. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. IV 15-18 33 VI 45 38 IX 47 20 19,20 33 46 38 48 20 21 29 47-56 38 49,50 19 22 30 VII 1-6 40 X 1 48 23 32 7 40 2-4 61 24 22 8,9 40 5 61 24 33 10 40 6-9 61 25 64 11-19 40 10 61 26-29 32 20 40 11 61 30,31 33 21-23 40 12-14 61 32-34 33 24-37 41 15 61 35 34 VIII 1-7 42 16 61 36-41 35 8, 9 42 17-27 62 V 1-8 35 10-20 42 28 43 9 35 21 42 29,30 43 10-13 35 22-26 42 31 62 14, 15 35 27 43 32-34 46 16-21 35 28-30 43 35-37 63 22 31-37 43 38-45 63 23 38 44 46,47 63 24 IX 1,3 44 48 63 25-27 4,5 44 49-52 63 28 6 44 XI 1 66 29.30 7 44 2 66 31 8 44 3 66 32 9 44 4-6 63 33-35 10 44 7-10 66 36.37 17 11 44 11 66 38, 39 12,13 44 12-14 67 40-43 14-18 45 15 66 VI 1-6 18 19 45 16-18 66 7-9 33 20-28 45 19-24 76 10, 11 36 29 45 25, 25 53 12,13 36 30.31 46 27,28 67 14 24 32 46 29, 30 67 15, 16 24 33. 37 46 31 67 17-20 11 38-40 45 32 67 21-29 24 41 36 33 67 30-43 37 42 47 XII 1-3 68 44 37 43-46 20 4,5 68 301 ^atk. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. XII 6 68 XIII 30,31 74 XIV 63 83 7 68 32-37 74 54-62 83 8-11 68 XIV 1 7Q 63-65 83 12 68 2 76 66-68 83 13 68 3-9 65 69 83 14,15 68 10, 11 7Q 70-72 83 16, 17 68 12-17 7Q XV 1 84 18,19 69 18 77 2 84 20-22 69 19 77 3-14 84 23-25 69 20,21 77 15,16 85 26-37 69 22 76 17-19 85 .38-40 70 23 1Q 20-22 86 41-44 70 24, 25 76 23, 24 86 XIII 1, 2 72 2G-29 81 25-28 86 3 72 30,31 81 29,31 86 4-9 72 32 82 32 86 10 73 33 82 33-35 87 11 72 34-36 82 36, 37 87 12,13 72 37 82 38-47 87 14-16 73 38,39 82 XVI 1-8 88 17-19 73 40,41 82 9 89 20-23 73 42 82 10,11 88 24-2G 73 43, U 82 12,13 89 27 73 46-50 82 14-18 90 28,29 74 51,52 82 19,20 91 ILu^e. I 1-4 Intro. III ^ 6 IV 16-30 13 5-38 1 8-14 6 31-36 14 17 44 15-18 7 37 14 39-80 2 19, 20 11 38.39 14 II 1-7 3 21-23 7 40-43 15 8-39 4 23-38 93 U 15 40-52 6 IV 1-13 7 V 1-11 14 III 1-6 6 14,15 11 12 15 %nle. Chap. 1.' verses. Sec. 1 Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. V 13 15 VIII 32,33 35 X 25-42 53 14-16 15 34-37 35 XI 1,2 53 17-39 16 38,39 35 3 53 VI 1-3 27 40 35 4-13 53 4, 5 27 41-43 17 14, 15 28 6-9 27 44 17 16 29 10 27 45-56 17 17-20 28 11 27 IX 1 36 21,22 28 12,13 18 2,6 36 23 60 14 18 7-9 24 24,25 29 15-19 18 10-13 37 28 29 20,21 19 14,15 37 27-32 29 22-26 19 16 36 33 19 27-29 21 17 37 34-36 20 30 21 18,19 43 37-42 30 30 22 20-22 43 43 70 31 21 23-25 43 44-46 30 32-36 21 26-36 44 47 70 37,38 22 37- J 3 45 48-50 70 39 40 43-45 46 61 70 40 48 46 46 52-51 30 41-49 22 47,48 46 XII 1-3 30 VII 1-17 23 49,60 45 4,5 72 18-35 24 51-56 48 6,7 31 36-50 25 S7, 68 34 8,9 44 VIII 1-3 28 59-62 34 10 20 4-6 32 X 1,2 48 11,12 72 7 32 2 18 13-21 31 8 32 3 48 22-24 31 9, 10 33 4-8 36 25, 26 31 11,15 33 9 36 27 31 16 19 10,11 36 28 31 17 30 12 36 29-31 31 18 33 13,14 65 32 72 18 U 15 25 83 31 19 29 16 36 34 31 20 29 17.18 52 35-38 75 21 29 19 90 39, 40 74 22 34 20-22 52 41-18 74 22-31 35 23,24 33 49 72 .1 JLufee. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Veises. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. XII 50 82 XVIII 1-14 61 XX 37 69 51,52 72 16 61 38,39 69 63 72 16,17 61 4(),41 69 51-57 42 18 62 42 69 58 19 19-23 62 43, 44 69 69 20 24 62 4o, 46 70 XIII 1-9 32 25-27 62 47 70 10-17 57 28-30 43 XXI 1 70 18-21 33 31,32 46 2,3 70 22-33 57 33, 34 46 4 70 .3^ 70 35 63 5-9 72 35 70 36-39 63 10 72 XIV 1-24 53 40,41 63 11-16 72 25 43 42, 43 63 17 72 26 43 XIX 1-9 63 18 31 27 43 10 59 19 72 28-33 34 11-25 6t 20-26 73 34 19 26 64 27 73 35 19 27,28 64 28 73 35 34 29,30 66 29-36 74 XV 1-32 59 31-34 66 37,38 Q7 XVI 1-15 60 35-44 66 XXII 1 76 16 24 45,46 QQ 2-6 76 17 19 47,48 66 7 76 tH 61 XX 1,2 67 8,9 76 19-31 60 3-6 Ci7 10 76 XVII 1.4 47 6 67 11 76 5,6 45 7, 8 67 12, 13 76 7-10 62 9,10 68 14-20 76 11-19 49 11, 12 68 21 77 iO, 21 64 13, 14 Qi 22,23 77 22-24 73 15 68 2t-30 46 26 43 16,17 68 31-39 81 26 74 IS 68 40 82 27-30 74 19. 20 68 41, 42 32 . 3t 73 21-25 68 43-49 82 32 73 26 68 50 82 33 43 27,28 69 51-53 82 3i-36 74 29-32 69 54 83 37 73 33-36 69 55-61 83 304 % ILu^e. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. XXII 62 83 XXIII 26-31 86 XXIII 54 87 63-71 83 32 86 55 87 XXIII 1,2 84 33-35 86 55,56 89 3 8i 36-43 86 XXIV 1-11 8:) 4-16 84 44 87 12 88 17 8i 45-51 87 13^35 89 18,19 84 52 87 .36-49 90 20-25 85 53 87 50-53 91 3(01)11. I 1J4 3 VII 2-10 48 XIII 20 36 15 7 11-31 49 21-32 77 16,17 3 32-53 50 m 81 18 10 VIII 1-20 51 34,35 78 19-28 7 21-30 50 36-38 81 29-51 8 31-59 52 XIV 1-14 80 II 1-25 9 IX 1-41 54 15-31 81 III 1-21 10 X 1-42 55 XV 1-27 78 22-36 11 XI 1-46 56 XVI 1-33 79 IV 1-4 11 47-54 57 XVII 1-26 80 5-i2 12 55-57 65 XVIII 1 81 43-54 13 XII 1-6 65 1-12 82 V 1-38 26 7,8 65 13-24 83 39-47 27 9-11 65 25 83 VI 1-9 37 12, 13 66 26 83 10 37 14 66 27 83 11-14 37 15-19 66 23- W 8t 15-17 38 20-24 71 XIX 1-16 85 18 38 25 43 17-24 86 19 38 26 44 25-42 87 20 38 27-50 71 XX 1-18 88 21 38 XIII 1 76 19-29 90 22>26 38 2-15 77 .30, 31 91 27-71 39 16 48 XXI 1-25 91 VII 1 40 17-19 77 actis. 1 Corinttjiatts. Chap. Verses. Sec. Chap. Verses. Sec. I 2,3 8 9-12 18,19 91 90 91 85 XI XV 25 6,7 76 91 Alphabetical List of all Places mentioned in the Gospels. Places. First mentioned. Pl.\ces. First mentioned. Abilene Luke iii, 1 tGethsemane Matt, xxvi, 36 M.x\on John iii, 23 tGolgotha Matt, xxvii, 33 Arimathea ... Matt, .xxvii, 57 Gomorrha ... Matt. X, 15 ♦Babylon Matt, i, 11 Idumea Mark iii, 8 Bethabara ... John i, 28 Iturea Luke iii, 1 Bethany Matt, xxi, 17 Jacob's Well John iv, 6 tBethesda John V, 2 Jericho Mark X, 46 Bethlehem ... Matt, ii, 1 Jerusalem ... Matt, ii, 1 Bethphage ... Matt, xxi, 1 Jordan R. ... Matt, iii, 5 Bethsaida ... Matt, xi, 21 Judasa Matt, ii, 22 t Calvary Lukexxiii, 33 ,, Wilderness of Cana John ii, 1 Magdala Matt, xy, 39 Canaan Matt. XV, 22 Nain Luke vii, 11 Capernaum ... Matt, iv, 13 Nazareth Matt, ii, 23 Cedron John xviii, 1 *Nineveh ... Matt, xii, 41 Caesarea Philippi Matt, xvi, 13 tOlives, Mt. of Matt, xxi, 1 Chorazin Matt, xi, 21 Rama Matt, ii, 18 'CjTene Matt, xxvii, 32 Salim John iii, 23 Dalmanutha... Mark viii, 10 Samaria Luke xvii, 11 Decapolis Matt, iv, 25 Sarepta Luke iv, 26 *Egypt Matt, ii, 13 Sidon Matt, xi, 21 Emmaus Luke xxiv, 13 tSiloam Luke xiii, 4 Ephraim John xi, 54 Sodom Matt. X, 15 Gadara Mark v, 1 Sychar John, iv, 5 Galilee Matt, ii, 22 Syria. Matt, iv, 24 „ Sea of Matt, iv, 18 Tiberias John vi, 23 Gennesaret ... Matt, xiv, 34 „ Sea of John vi, 1 „ Lake of Luke V, 1 Trachonitis ... Luke iii, 1 Gergesa Matt, viii, 28 Tyre Matt, xi, 21 All these places are marked upon the Map at the beginning of this book, except those to which an * is prefi.xed, which are outside its area, and those with a t, which are in, or close to, Jerusalem. 307 - DATE DUE "i»i0@ .-" * ^r^ ■ /^' " ' ' " \^ ^ n \ i ♦- t ' . ♦ ♦ ^' • ' r ■ '■ ■* ■ . •< ' .-" .. 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